![]() ![]() 8 acre park located on the Russian Hill between Vallejo and Taylor. You wouldn’t think so from this photo, but it’s generally packed! We waited for just the right moment to snap this shot. My mother had a lovely photo taken of her there during her youth that we absolutely love. We visited in March, but during the summer the hedges are in bloom so the block looks especially beautiful. It’s a residential block with beautiul homes and an amazing view of the city. is famous for it’s steep, one block section with eight sharp turns. Don’t miss the magnificent Dragon’s Gate at the official entrance! I loved strolling through the lantern strewn streets and admiring beautiful asian murals around every corner. I have fond memories of Chinatown because my parents took us here when I was little and bought me my own kimono! Fun fact: I was obsessed with the movie the Parent Trap and Lindsay Lohan’s pink kimono so I was thrilled to have one of my own. ![]() San Francisco’s Chinatown is actually one of the oldest and most established in the country. You can easily drive to the park or take an Uber. We visited just as the sun was setting and it was magical. I love city views and the views of San Francisco from this hilltop park are amazing! There are several different view points and even trails that you can walk for higher views. Rocio and I visited the Painted Ladies when we were little so it was so fun to see them again! This park is the perfect spot for soaking up some sun or enjoying a picnic. The Painted Ladies are located in front of beautiful Alamo Square. The Painted Ladies are a San Francisco icon! Fun fact: A lot of people think the “Full House” house is supposed to be one of the Painted Ladies but the actual house they shot for the show is in a different neighborhood. There are several different views along this road if the first few are packed. Drive uphill until you find a parking lot on your left. This viewpoint is on the northwest side of the bridge. One of the first things I picture when I think of San Francisco is the Golden Gate bridge! There are so many great spots for capturing the bridge but my favorite spot is from the view point off of Alexander Ave. I’ve rounded them all up in this guide for you! WHAT TO DO We were able to hit all of the spots on my list and visit some great restaurants, hotels, and coffee shops. We had such a great time! This was my third time visiting San Francisco so I knew exactly what I wanted to do. We road tripped all the way from Portland, OR and spent 3 days in San Francisco. For our four year anniversary, Schyler and I decided to visit San Francisco to celebrate. ![]()
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