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Ask HN: I'm visiting SF for 3 days, what do I do?

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Re: Ask HN: I'm visiting SF for 3 days, what do I do?

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Post by dougmccune »

Someone else mentioned Maker Faire, and I second that. Even if you don't think that kind of thing is "your thing", there's so much there that's genuinely interesting to any inquisitive person that you're bound to find it fun. The only drawback IMO was that it's massive and crazy crowded, so if you're not a fan of large crowds it can get overwhelming.

Also, change your ticket and fly back on Monday so you can experience Bay to Breakers. It's one of the best/most ridiculous events our city has to offer.

Re: Ask HN: I'm visiting SF for 3 days, what do I do?

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Post by larrys »

jowiar wrote: post #10

Forget all of that. The most interesting people in tech are largely not in San Francisco (and the ones who you find are loud, while the ones who are interesting you won't find). Instead: SF is a stellar place to unwind. Do that. Catch a Giants game. Drink fantastic coffee (Sightglass, Blue Bottle, Epicenter, Four Barrel, Ritual, etc.) Get a Chocolate Shot at Tcho, Ice Cream at Humphry Slocombe, a burrito in the Missi…

But the OP said specifically:

"What meetups/cafes/events can I go to to network"

The goal appears therefore to be to network. Not to do interesting sight seeing things. Nor to meet "interesting people" unless those interesting people are specifically for networking purposes.

Add: How does a three day visit for networking jive with "Catch a Giants game. Drink fantastic coffee".

You can do all that in the city that I live in and in many cities.

Re: Ask HN: I'm visiting SF for 3 days, what do I do?

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Post by tsenkov »

jowiar wrote: post #10

Forget all of that. The most interesting people in tech are largely not in San Francisco (and the ones who you find are loud, while the ones who are interesting you won't find). Instead: SF is a stellar place to unwind. Do that. Catch a Giants game. Drink fantastic coffee (Sightglass, Blue Bottle, Epicenter, Four Barrel, Ritual, etc.) Get a Chocolate Shot at Tcho, Ice Cream at Humphry Slocombe, a burrito in the Missi…

I've visited SF just once, but California Academy of Sciences was pretty nice.

Also, probably more exotic for foreigners, but the hop-on hop-off bus tours are also quite nice, especially if the weather is OK.

Have fun! :)

Re: Ask HN: I'm visiting SF for 3 days, what do I do?

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Post by alain94040 »

You'll be missing the startup conference on Wednesday, but the tips page shows what happens the next day, when you are in town:

May 15: Hackers and Founders Meetup at the Hacker Dojo.

May 15: the Founder Showcase is a great event, and even if you can’t attend the afternoon presentations, it’s worth spending $15 for the evening after-party at NASA that looks to be really cool. Registration here, after-party here.

Grab a coffee at Red Rock Cafe in downtown Mountain View, if you are a pennyless entrepreneur working on the next big thing, or at Coupa Cafe in Palo Alto if you think you are ready to pitch VCs. Just sit back and watch…

[source] http://thestartupconference.com/tips-for-first-time-attendee...

Re: Ask HN: I'm visiting SF for 3 days, what do I do?

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Post by allochthon »

jowiar wrote: post #10

Forget all of that. The most interesting people in tech are largely not in San Francisco (and the ones who you find are loud, while the ones who are interesting you won't find). Instead: SF is a stellar place to unwind. Do that. Catch a Giants game. Drink fantastic coffee (Sightglass, Blue Bottle, Epicenter, Four Barrel, Ritual, etc.) Get a Chocolate Shot at Tcho, Ice Cream at Humphry Slocombe, a burrito in the Missi…

If I can recommend Alamo Square, and the Mill, a cafe nearby. Not necessarily a place to do networking, but a lovely part of SF.

Re: Ask HN: I'm visiting SF for 3 days, what do I do?

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Post by chrisBob »

Be safe: My wife and I have been to SF twice. The first time a bar fight spilled out into the street while we were walking to church at 9am on Sunday morning. One of the guys pulled a knife, but someone talked him down before there was any blood spilled.

The second time my wife was about 20' away from a shooting near the convention center.

I am sure its a great city, but I haven't had the best experience there.

Re: Ask HN: I'm visiting SF for 3 days, what do I do?

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Post by tizzdogg »

jowiar wrote: post #10

Forget all of that. The most interesting people in tech are largely not in San Francisco (and the ones who you find are loud, while the ones who are interesting you won't find). Instead: SF is a stellar place to unwind. Do that. Catch a Giants game. Drink fantastic coffee (Sightglass, Blue Bottle, Epicenter, Four Barrel, Ritual, etc.) Get a Chocolate Shot at Tcho, Ice Cream at Humphry Slocombe, a burrito in the Missi…

Yeah, SF's not all about tech. Take the time to explore the reasons why all the tech people wanted to live here in the first place, before there was a startup ecosystem. Access to nature, beautiful location, progressive and accepting attitude etc.

If you can stick around an extra day, Bay To Breakers is happening on Sunday. One of the more quintessentially San Francisco events which you wont find anywhere else in the world.

Re: Ask HN: I'm visiting SF for 3 days, what do I do?

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Post by Macsenour »

jowiar wrote: post #10

Forget all of that. The most interesting people in tech are largely not in San Francisco (and the ones who you find are loud, while the ones who are interesting you won't find). Instead: SF is a stellar place to unwind. Do that. Catch a Giants game. Drink fantastic coffee (Sightglass, Blue Bottle, Epicenter, Four Barrel, Ritual, etc.) Get a Chocolate Shot at Tcho, Ice Cream at Humphry Slocombe, a burrito in the Missi…

Ride a cable car and see the buffalo in Golden Gate park.
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