According to the article, a Bay Area resident with a net worth of $3.8 million is considered “wealthy.” That’s down from $4.5 million the previous year. Being considered “financially happy” is a bit more of a (relative) bargain — a net worth of $1.8 million will get you that distinction, down from $2.1 million in […]

New York City often makes the list of safest metro cities in the US. Statistically speaking, living in New York City is safer than living in San Francisco. Is NYC or SF more expensive? In the U.S., New York City is the most pricey to live in, followed by San Francisco—however, NYC is only #9 […]

During the week, the train runs from 4 am until midnight. On Saturdays it starts running at 6 am and on Sundays at 8 am. Outside of these times there are night buses that cover the same routes. The trains run every 15 minutes, or up to every 20 minutes at quieter times. How late […]

Grant Avenue in San Francisco, California, United States is one of the oldest streets in the city’s Chinatown district. Grant Avenue. Grant Avenue at Bush Street: The “Dragon Gate” at the entrance to Chinatown Former name(s) Calle de la Fundacion, Dupont Street (1847) Construction What is the oldest part of San Francisco? Mission DoloresThe area […]

San Francisco, one of America’s most vibrant cities, lures individuals across the world because of its appealing beauty.Known for its diverse culture, fantastic scenery, unusual climate, outstanding city, great food, open minded and friendly people and many more, there is no match for San Francisco’s infinite charm. What’s so special about San Francisco? San Francisco […]

Grant Avenue. The Chinatown centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton Street in San Francisco, California, (Chinese: 唐人街; pinyin: tángrénjiē; Jyutping: tong4 jan4 gaai1) is the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese enclave outside Asia. Where is the entrance to Chinatown San Francisco? Dragon GateThe Dragon Gate (“Chinatown Gate” on some maps) is […]

Get Savvy To Live In San Francisco On A Low Salary If you are savvy, you can make $50K work in San Francisco. But, housing cost will be your biggest issue. If you can move to the western side of SF (Outer Sunset or Richmond), housing costs are about 40% – 60% cheaper than downtown […]

The best time to visit San Francisco is from September to November. Believe it or not, fall offers some of the city’s warmest temperatures year-round, not to mention fewer crowds than summer. Spring is another good time to visit thanks to its mild temperatures and lack of rain (compared to other parts of California). What […]

The San Francisco weather in September offers you a chance to break out shorts or skirts during the day.Most places in San Francisco are casual so jeans and casual tops are fine. A few higher end restaurants and dinner cruises require nicer attire. What do you wear to the fall in San Francisco? San Francisco […]

48 Hours in San Francisco: At a Glance Go Shopping in Union Square. Hang out in Chinatown. Walk in the Footsteps of the Beat Poets at City Lights Bookstore. Feast in the Ferry Building. Escape from Alcatraz. Spot the Sea Lions on Pier 39. Climb the Filbert Street Steps to Coit Tower for Spectacular Views. […]

The Abner Phelps House. The Abner Phelps House is currently the oldest house in San Francisco, constructed in approximately 1850 by Abner Phelps and his wife Augusta Roussell with pre-constructed house parts. It is located at 1111 Oak Street just west of Divisadero Street in San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury district. What are the old houses […]

The ocean temperatures off the coast of Northern California are cooler than Alaska’s.Frigid waters and endless fog are all cyclical phenomena for the Bay Area, and they have to do with something called upwelling, which is when extremely cold water from deep in the ocean rises to the top. Why is the ocean cold in […]

San Francisco has maybe the most bonkers topography of any city anywhere, 47 square miles and not a single neighborhood is completely flat, Yee said, “A grade of over 15% is steep enough to deter most city planning commissions from building pretty much anything, but this is San Francisco, where we hate anything flat What […]

San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, as well as the oldest in North America, making it a worthwhile visit while you’re staying in this buzzing city. Is Chinatown worth visiting? Chinatown in NYC is worth a visit, especially for tourists who haven’t visited many Chinatowns before. The neighbourhood is expansive, unique, […]

With a booming economy, great weather, a world class food scene, and endless options for getting outdoors and staying active, the Bay Area leaves little to be desired in a city, other than affordable real estate. (Seriously: It’s so expensive.) Why San Francisco is a good place to live? The city is chock-full of charming […]