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Hi Hive Mind! I'm confirmed for a business trip in San Francisco for the end of April (21-29, not counting travel). I'm from Central Europe, this is my first business trip and my first US trip. I have questions. [more inside]
posted by kmt around San Francisco, CA at 6:41 AM - 38 answers

I'm free from breakfast until but not including dinner. Could you recommend me a couple of places to eat, a newspaper that lists small theatrical productions, and ainteresting grocery store? Also, is it worth walking across the golden gate Bridge if you like walks and fog and scenery but not people? [more inside]
posted by meaty shoe puppet around San Francisco, CA at 5:34 AM - 13 answers

I'm planning a trip that involves flying into San Francisco and catching a bus the next day. I've heard that this city has a lot of homeless people. I'm wondering if I could avoid paying for a hotel. How difficult, dangerous, or expensive would it be for a healthy young man with a backpack and some camping experience to unroll a bivy sack under a hedge somewhere for the night? [more inside]
posted by meaty shoe puppet around San Francisco, CA at 4:28 PM - 39 answers

I'm looking for a bar in San Francisco that is within 15 mins walking distance of Market and 1st to watch the England v Croatia match tomorrow (11am). I don't mind a crowd, but I'd like a reasonable chance of a seat if I turn up 15 minutes before kick-off. I don't care about food. I know there are lots of bars with TVs in that area. I'm more looking for recommendations based on personal experience during this world cup.
posted by caek around San Francisco, CA at 1:06 PM - 3 answers

My out of state license expired two days ago because I’m dumb. What do I need to do to get a CA drivers license? [more inside]
posted by stoneandstar around San Francisco, CA at 5:56 PM - 6 answers

What's the best way (driving vs. public transit from the South Bay) to get to Cal Academy of Sciences this coming weekend, on the Sunday of the SF Pride Parade? [more inside]
posted by serelliya around San Francisco, CA at 4:58 PM - 10 answers

Bay Area folks, this one's for you. A friend I haven't seen for a while is coming to SF and I'd like to see them while they're here. However, it will have to be on a weeknight. Taking into account current traffic patterns (please don't answer this question if you lived here 7 years ago) what is the optimal spot for us to meet for dinner, accessible by BART from the city, and by car from the south bay? [more inside]
posted by fingersandtoes around San Francisco, CA at 7:53 PM - 14 answers

We have to be in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on a Saturday afternoon for a wedding (very soon). Where should we stay that is safest and nicest while also an affordable Uber/Lyft to the park? [more inside]
posted by velveeta underground around San Francisco, CA at 7:20 AM - 9 answers

I'll be in SF on March 16 - 28, for GDC but with several days before and after the conference to look at the city. What is worth seeing, beyond the obvious items? I like games, history, science, coffee, cocktails, and cats. I can't drive.
posted by Zarkonnen around San Francisco, CA at 7:29 AM - 13 answers

I just discovered that although I am currently in Davis, CA, I could very easily spend tomorrow in San Francisco! What shall I do? [more inside]
posted by PussKillian around San Francisco, CA at 7:59 PM - 7 answers

I'm heading up the coast to see TMBG do their two nights in San Francisco at the Fillmore in March. Where should I stay? [more inside]
posted by ovenmitt around San Francisco, CA at 8:14 PM - 4 answers

California wildfires: Is there any way to predict how likely wildfires similar to 2017 will be during 2018? [more inside]
posted by kalapierson around San Francisco, CA at 9:04 AM - 6 answers

Where can we eat a nice dinner after seeing a show at the Great American Music Hall? [more inside]
posted by too bad you're not me around San Francisco, CA at 12:06 PM - 3 answers

Great advice from everyone on a drive with a Tesla north from SF last year, let's go south this year. Where would you drive a Tesla 90D from 8am-9pm south of San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector around San Francisco, CA at 6:29 AM - 6 answers

Driving from San Fran to Portland - Leaving Wednesday stay the night somewhere in between and wake up Thursday and finish the drive to Portland. Heres my question..... [more inside]
posted by flipmiester99 around San Francisco, CA at 3:09 PM - 8 answers

I'm visiting some friends in San Francisco this weekend and wanted to park my car somewhere north of the Golden Gate Bridge for Friday night, pick it up on Sunday morning. It seems like this will be a much less-expensive option than trying to park in SF proper. Is there a multi-day park & ride with transit down to the bridge where my car won't definitely be broken into?
posted by curious nu around San Francisco, CA at 3:16 PM - 14 answers

I've got a bunch of time to kill tomorrow afternoon in San Francisco. I'm staying on 7th Street at The Carriage Inn and my current plan is to just walk up the hill to the water, but is there something else I should be doing? I don't mind taking a taxi, but walking would be ideal.
posted by yerfatma around San Francisco, CA at 5:11 PM - 7 answers

I've been struggling to find available campsites in driving range from the SF Bay Area over the July 4th long weekend. Does anyone have any suggestions for places to find campsite inventory or places which may not require a permit?
posted by touareg around San Francisco, CA at 9:08 PM - 4 answers

Friend and I (both f/mid twenties) are taking a spontaneous and much needed trip to San Francisco, CA at the end June/early July for 3 days. We are both hoping to mend and strengthen our friendship after a few months of estrangement. I would appreciate any insights about any of the city's intimate and thoughtful spots. [more inside]
posted by dea around San Francisco, CA at 3:28 PM - 19 answers

Was watching online the first porn movie I ever saw recently. It's from the 80s. I am reasonably sure this scene is somewhere in or near Potrero in San Francisco because there was a Ray Cicero Realty sign and I found out they were based in Potrero. Wondering if anyone is familiar with the area or has good detective skills. Kind of fascinated about the historical changes. Here are the (very poor quality) screenshots
posted by vizsla around San Francisco, CA at 7:57 PM - 6 answers