San Francisco is no doubt among the most expensive cities to live in and to visit in the United States but your San Francisco holiday does not have to drain your savings. Budget travel San Francisco is possible and there are a lot of things that you can do for free in San Francisco:
Golden Gate Park
The SF Golden Gate Park is among the best parks in the U.S. It has the same configuration as the Central Park in New York but it is about twenty five percent bigger. You can walk around the park and enjoy its green spaces, have picnic, ride a bike, or visit the museums around the park. It is pretty convenient if you love to checkout the dining scene and nightlife in the city as the districts of Unner Sunset and Haight are just nearby.
Cable Car Museum
The cable car has been an integral part of the San Francisco culture. The cable cars has made life easier for everyone as the natural terrain of the city includes hills and steep streets. The city has an entire museum dedicated to the cable car where you can learn about this mode of transport from its origins, designs, and how it influenced the lifestyle of the city thru the years.
Shakespeare Festival
If you are visiting San Francisco during the summer and you might just be in time to join the Shakespeare Festival which showcases the talents of professional theater artists at different parks around the city. You can enjoy the weekend with your family or friends and enjoy this free show . All you have to bring is a blanket and your picnic basket and have a great time with some classical literature.
Sutro Baths
You will not really be going to a bath when you visit Sutro Baths but what you will see are ruins of a public bath which opened back in 1896. The place went thru a lot of renovation and repackaging until it burned down in the 1960s. The ruins are pretty hallowed and intriguing with maze like structures cypress trees by the cliffs, cave, crashing waves, and a sign post warning you that you may fall off the rocks and die. Just be careful as you explore the place and you will be fine, anyway what you are after here is the great view of the city of San Francisco.
Anchor Brewing
Another free tour that you can do in San Francisco is at the Anchor Brewing which is among the leading breweries in the region. Aside from being a free tour (Which is pretty rare in breweries nowadays), the activity ends with a tasting of freshly brewed Anchor beers. It will be safe to call Anchor way in advance to reserve your slot.
Museums
San Francisco also has a number of museums which you can visit for free. This includes the Museum of Modern Art and the California Academy of Sciences. Museums in San Francisco usually charge something for entrance but they have one day every month which is open to the public. These free days are usually scheduled midweek when the crowds are less.
Fort Point
Fort Point is located on the southern portion of the Golden Gate Bridge. Although the main attraction here will be the bridge, the fort is a good spot to see the skyline of San Francisco. You can explore the area by yourself or join a guided tour for free. Fort Point follows business hours from Thursday thru Monday.
Mime Troupe
The San Francisco Mime Troupe do free performances during the summer. This is not your ordinary street corner mime but really good theatrical performaces which you can see in different pakrs like the Dolores Park, Washington Square Park, and the Glen Park.
San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site
You can find the Maritime National Historic Site just by the Fisherman’s Wharf. Here you can see different types of marine crafts and vessels ranging from schooners, tugboats, and ferries. For a very little fee, you can hop on to the boats and explore. This destination is also perfect for some photos as you have a great view of the downtown, the Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, and the Ghiradelli Square.
Pier 39
You will see the celebrities of Pier 39, the sea lions. The crowd may be a bit thick but just make your way thru the tourists at the Fisherman’s Wharf and you will be able to see the sea lions. You will not miss them on the dock. Just follow the smell carried by the breeze.
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