Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#1

Post by Hapa » Mon, Jun 27, 2022, 8:45 PM UTC

Hi, I am in a SF for a week from europe and I thinking what can I find only or mostly in SF, including non expensive experiences, something bit less known.

I am interested in practical things related to tech, everyday and health. So: - darn tough socks - cabin backpack like minaal, aer travel or similar - supplements - magic mind, cocoavia - maybe some tech like oura ring (which is much cheaper here) - try Cafe X, go to The Interval at Long Now

Any recommendation are highly appreciated thanks

Re: Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#2

Post by vhodges » Mon, Jun 27, 2022, 9:01 PM UTC

Hi, I am not from there but:

  * Boudin's Bakery (Sourdough bread) We went to the one near Fishermans wharf.
  * The Ghirardelli factory is near there too (Chocolate).

Touristy things:

  * the five sisters
  * Coit tower
  * Lombard Street
  * Chinatown
  * Streetcars
  * Goldengate Park
  * Goldengate Bridge
  * Alcatraz

Re: Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#3

Post by jasonrojas » Mon, Jun 27, 2022, 9:04 PM UTC

* The Wave Organ in the Marina

* Mechanics Institute Tour

* Seward Street Slides

Buy Pepper Spray. (Kidding...sort of..)

Re: Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#4

Post by fetus8 » Mon, Jun 27, 2022, 9:25 PM UTC

https://g.page/serranos21st?share

A favorite, cheap Pizza place, kind of out of the way but worth it.

https://goo.gl/maps/WBzhhzCeM7nkX4fP7

24 hour donut shop/sort of bakery type place. Another cheap and easy place to swing by.

Re: Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#5

Post by sushid » Mon, Jun 27, 2022, 10:57 PM UTC

I've never seen anyone actually use CafeX. Would recommend you check one out physically if interested but try a coffee chain that originated here. Some big ones are Philz and Blue Bottle.

Minaal isn't SF based but a lot of other ones are just as an FYI. Some I know are Peak Design, Dsptch, Aer, Triple Aught, Mission Workshop.

Re: Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#6

Post by ackatz » Mon, Jun 27, 2022, 11:14 PM UTC

Do the Land's End / Sutro Baths trail. Amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/land-s-end-tra...

Re: Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#7

Post by whb07 » Tue, Jun 28, 2022, 12:16 AM UTC

A crackpipe or some used needles.

I’d also welcome you to perform the locals’ favorite activity:

Walk into a store and grab $900 worth of items and just walk out with them.

Re: Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#8

Post by JiNCMG » Tue, Jun 28, 2022, 1:15 AM UTC

vhodges wrote: post #2

Hi, I am not from there but: * Boudin's Bakery (Sourdough bread) We went to the one near Fishermans wharf. * The Ghirardelli factory is near there too (Chocolate). Touristy things: * the five sisters * Coit tower * Lombard Street * Chinatown * Streetcars * Goldengate Park * Goldengate Bridge * Alcatraz

"Boudin's Bakery" is this the one where their Sourdough Starter, over 150 years old, is so valuable that it is taken from store to store in a Armored Van?

Re: Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#9

Post by supportengineer » Tue, Jun 28, 2022, 2:41 AM UTC

See’s Candy

Re: Ask HN: What to buy/visit when in SF?

#10

Post by thghtihadanacct » Tue, Jun 28, 2022, 2:53 AM UTC

Golden gate park, twin peaks, and walk across the golden gate. Bernal heights, noe valley for very SF experience.