--- title: "San Francisco" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for San Francisco." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/san-francisco" locale: "en" --- # San Francisco Primary place hint: San Francisco ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [California](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/california) > [San Francisco](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/san-francisco) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/san-francisco) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their San Francisco ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in San Francisco with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/san-francisco) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing brand offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning content. Their San Francisco city guide is a strong planning overview, covering landmarks, neighborhoods, Alcatraz tours, food spots, and broader trip context. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/united-states-travel-guide/san-francisco/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer travel through practical planning resources and destination guides. Their San Francisco budget travel guide is practical for independent visitors, with advice on things to do, costs, transportation, money-saving tips, and planning. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/san-francisco/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Their San Francisco guide is a practical overview for visitors who want landmarks, neighborhoods, murals, cultural areas, parks, transit, and current city experiences in one place. - [Legal Nomads](https://www.legalnomads.com/san-francisco/) (legalnomads.com) Legal Nomads is Jodi Ettenberg's food and travel site covering food, celiac travel, curiosity, and reflective travel writing. Her San Francisco food guide is a helpful pick for readers looking for places to eat, visual context from a first visit, and a food-focused way into the city. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/san-francisco-in-a-day/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog by Caroline and Craig Makepeace covering destination guides, family travel, and trip planning. Their 24-hour San Francisco itinerary gives visitors a clear, useful structure for making one day and night in the city feel well planned. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/72-hours-in-san-francisco/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, scenic travel ideas, photography, and personal travel stories. Their 72-hour San Francisco itinerary is a well-rounded option for balancing iconic sights with a more local view of the city. - [Girl Eat World](https://girleatworld.net/san-francisco-travel-guide/) (girleatworld.net) Girl Eat World is Melissa’s food and travel blog, publishing travel tips, itineraries, food stories, and destination advice. Her San Francisco itinerary and travel guide is especially helpful for first-time visitors who want a clear introduction to the city. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/best-of-san-francisco-in-a-day/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is Kiersten Rich’s solo female travel and lifestyle blog, focused on stylish travel planning, packing, photography, and inspiration. Her one-day San Francisco itinerary offers a focused, practical way to see the city when time is limited. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/san-francisco-itinerary/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning, covering destination inspiration, food and drink, hotels, family travel, and polished guides. Her San Francisco itinerary is a strong fit for travelers who want major sights and neighborhoods such as Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Mission District, and Chinatown organized into a polished route. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/things-to-do-in-san-francisco/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a travel blog focused on practical destination guides, long-term travel, remote work, and living-abroad resources. Their San Francisco things-to-do guide is useful for planning a city trip around attractions, landmarks, activities, and visitor-friendly events. - [Hand Luggage Only](https://handluggageonly.co.uk/how-to-spend-a-fun-weekend-in-san-francisco/) (handluggageonly.co.uk) Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home inspiration blog with destination guides and travel advice. Their San Francisco guide gives visitors a positive starting point for exploring the city's history, parklands, food, and broader travel options. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-san-francisco/) (nomadasaurus.com) NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, visual storytelling, and practical trip-planning content. Their list of 21 things to do in San Francisco is a helpful broad guide to major attractions and visitor activities across the city. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-san-francisco/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) Girl About The Globe is a social impact blog focused on conscious solo female travel and practical destination guidance. Their solo travel guide to San Francisco is a practical resource for planning things to do alone, where to stay, and the wider context of a solo visit. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/ultimate-guide-san-francisco-beyond-guidebook/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site by Jessie Festa. Her San Francisco guide is a thoughtful choice for readers who want to go beyond standard guidebook coverage and focus on local-style exploration, charm, and culture. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/3-days-in-san-francisco/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on long-term travel, location-independent work, and travel resources. Their three-day San Francisco guide gives short-trip visitors a practical framework for planning a compact California city stay. ## Travel Videos - [Hungry Passport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVXzfUlr7w8) (youtube.com) Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering travel guides and tips for major destinations around the world. This San Francisco travel guide video gives a clear attractions overview, including Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Ferry Building, and cable cars. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8JKJCUrHW8) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel by a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, hotel tours, and trip tips. This guide video is a helpful quick pass through San Francisco things to do, including Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Chinatown. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJvNgZ2h_us) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín focused on culture and value-oriented trips. This budget travel video makes San Francisco planning more practical with free places, cheap activities, viewpoints, food, and value-focused travel tips. - [Attaché](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmvHhTVsO7g) (youtube.com) Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, history, transport, and money topics. This San Francisco travel guide video brings a thoughtful food-heavy Bay Area perspective, with beer, transport, and money topics included. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv7JpinfSHo) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel by Alex and Marko Ayling focused on cultural and culinary discovery around the world. This one-day San Francisco guide video follows Alex and Marko through notable city stops and visitor highlights for a focused day-plan view. - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZenFk6D5-0) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine sharing videos and guides from their travels since 2021. This travel video offers a strong mix of twelve things to do in and around San Francisco, combining city sights, outdoor routes, and nearby day-trip ideas. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJvgVAOFpWg) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a travel channel with detailed guide videos, reviews, and planning-focused destination coverage. This planning guide video gives a practical San Francisco Bay Area overview, including where to stay, things to do, food, and nearby extensions. - [Dots on a Map](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3vx5Xz37Zc) (youtube.com) Dots on a Map is a travel channel by Dottie and Lenza, focused on destination stories, culture, visuals, and food. This documentary-style video gives San Francisco useful context through scenery, Victorian architecture, history, the Tenderloin, and local social contrasts. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTBzGK6jeKg) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a travel channel offering firsthand travel advice, destination tips, and practical planning guidance. This advice video helps visitors approach San Francisco more thoughtfully by explaining what not to do around common city attractions and experiences. - [Hey Nadine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIHDbgqWQpc) (youtube.com) Hey Nadine is a travel channel by Nadine Sykora, focused on destinations, travel advice, and practical expertise. This San Francisco vlog adds a visual trip-planning angle through Instagram photo locations and SF Pride Parade coverage. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkOTrkm8zuw) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a travel channel by Eric and Allison, focused on places and unique foods. This cheap food guide video is a practical San Francisco food stop reference, highlighting Asian, Mexican, and American options described as $10 or less. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Rn-qf13r6o) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a travel channel by Gabriel Morris, featuring travel chronicles, practical information, and budget travel tips. This practical travel video explores San Francisco through daily expenses, making it a helpful watch for visitors comparing city costs with on-the-ground sightseeing. - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPsYto_aIU8) (youtube.com) denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel by Dennis Callan, featuring educational travel videos from Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond. This educational travel video gives a well-rounded look at San Francisco, covering Market Street, Golden Gate Park, the DeYoung Museum, North Beach, Chinatown, Nob Hill, Grace Cathedral, and downtown. - [Celine ♡](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BflbuBt7Oyk) (youtube.com) Celine is a YouTube creator channel with a concise channel description and travel vlog content in its wider archive. This solo travel vlog follows a first-time San Francisco trip with a strong mix of classic stops, including Chinatown, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, the Painted Ladies, Golden Gate Bridge, and Palace of Fine Arts.