I have probably spent a total of 8 months of my life here. I went to a couple favorite hang outs and wasted time until I had to get back on the ship. I was freezing as it was 54 and cloudy for the first part of the day and I did't have clothes for cold weather. ...
NCL Diverted to this Port with no warning prior to cruise. Topless Big Bus City tour was the only option. It was a really COLD day and it was that and/or walk down the street to little shopping area ...
San Francisco is a spectacular city but be aware is it a real west coast city, panhandlers and 'interesting' people frequent the tourist spots. For $12 you can purchase a Muni transit pass (using the Muni Mini mobile app on your smart phone). You can use it to get around the city and ride the cable cars. The ship docks on the embarcadero and the historic "F" line streetcars run right in front ...
Other than the scenery and the golden gate bridge, quite an over rated city.
Must say the dirt and garbage and homeless everywhere is exactly what the media has been describing for the past year or so about San Fran.
Fortunately there was an air show on when we arrived, so that salvaged the visit.
Will not go back to San Fran ...
We did San Fran on our own 2 days before the cruise.
Have to say the dirt, drug needles, garbage, homeless, aggressive pan handlers in most tourist based locations was a disgrace.
Will not return to San Francisco. ...
