San Francisco, California is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, so many Americans believe they know everything there is to know about the city by the bay. However, this is not the case. If you're planning a move to San Francisco, be sure to read these 20 things you need to know.
1. Bring your checkbook.
No, really, bring lots and lots of money. While writing checks is a thing of the past, spending money in San Francisco is not. San Francisco is the second most expensive city in the USA
2. Your neighborhood describes you.
The Mission is one of the distinctive districts of San Francisco.
Certain neighborhoods are known for certain types of residents. If you live in certain neighborhoods, you need to up your cool quotient. The mission is for hipsters and the generation
3. The rent is high.
According to Priceonomics, the average rental price of a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco was $3,120 in June 2014. However, you'll likely find lower rents west of the city's fog line; The fog is heavier in this part of the city.
4. It's getting more and more crowded.
San Francisco's population continues to grow.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between 2008 and 2012, San Francisco counted nearly 16,000 people moving from other states and nearly 12,000 people moving from abroad.
5. It's a foodie's paradise.
We are a city full of foodies. San Francisco has 39 restaurants per 10,000 households (2012). This number cannot be surpassed by any other major metropolitan area in the United States
6. Eat out early.
Many restaurants in San Francisco close at 10 p.m
Unlike New York and Los Angeles, San Francisco is not a night city. Even the most popular restaurants close around 10 p.m
7. Get out of your tiny apartment.
From music festivals to outdoor activities to cultural events, there is no shortage of things to do in San Francisco, and many of the activities are free.
8. We are a shelter for the homeless.
Mild weather attracts homeless people to San Francisco.
This is an obvious statement to anyone who knows even a little about San Francisco. The city's mild weather attracts many homeless people as the climate makes outdoor living easier year-round.
9. Layer, layer, layer.
Come on, this isn't Southern California. Always have a light jacket or sweater within reach, as San Francisco can be cool in one place and warm in another.
10. Costumes are everywhere.
Costumes are plentiful in San Francisco.
San Franciscans don't have to use the annual Bay to Breakers race or any of its many events as an excuse to wear a costume. Even walking around in your bare skin used to be considered a “costume” until the city banned public nudity two years ago.
11. We are attuned to dogs.
It's common knowledge that there are more dogs than children in San Francisco. Some dog owners take their canine friends with them everywhere they go.
12. Step back.
Other passengers will yell at MUNI new riders if they don't get on the back steps so the bus doors can open.
13. It's a young population.
The massive influx of technology incubators has attracted a younger workforce, with residents aged 25 to 44 making up the highest percentage.
14. Lombard Street is not the steepest street.
The gradient of Lombard Street is 27 percent.
Lombard Street has a gradient of just 27 percent, while other steep streets in San Francisco range from 41 percent (Bradford above Tompkins) to 31 percent (Broadway above Taylor). A drive through one of these streets is a sure way to get your heart racing.
15. Bring comfortable shoes.
San Francisco has more than 50 hills so you and your feet can get a workout.
16. Throw away the umbrella.
San Franciscans equip themselves with umbrellas to brave the elements.
Unlike people in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, WA, locals use umbrellas when it rains. However, beware of the newbies who think it's okay to take giant golf-style umbrellas downtown. They'll put out your eye.
17. San Francisco is made up of made-up transplants.
The more you get to know the people, the more you learn about how they immigrated to the city.
18. There are three cable car lines.
Locals don't usually ride the cable cars.
Mostly tourists use San Francisco's cable car system. However, everyone who lives in the city should ride the cable cars at least once.
19. It's Fisherman's Wharf.
However, locals call it Fishermen's Wharf.
20. There's no “h” in Crissy Field, folks.
When updating your online dating profile, leave out the “h” in Crissy Field. The popular former airfield is named after Maj. Dana Crissy and is dotted with renovated aircraft hangars and beautiful shoreline.
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