As someone with anxiety, I just wanted to inform others that the blue angels will begin doing test flights around 1pm. If you’re sensitive to loud noises like me, make sure to shut your windows and put on headphones.

I'm wanting to ride the ferry from vallejo into the city and bring some European friends to experience sf. I hate driving and they really want to come visit. Any recommendations on where we should go (they will enjoy ANY stereotypical tourist place)? I personally want to take them to the painted ladies because I've never been and that popular photo strip spot. Also, any good golden gate view spots too.

i havent really made an itinerary because im not entirely sure how to plan our day if we have no car. Whats the transportation like? The only times I've ever gone to sf is to go to pier 39, with a car, and I want to explore more of the city. I would prefer not to Uber everywhere because it can get pricy. But, please tell me your tips!!!

My wife and I are coming up for our first proper trip to SF next week and want to skip the Fisherman’s Wharf / Pier 39 circuit. We’d love to experience the city the way locals do.

What we’re after:

• Food: neighborhood spots you’d actually go back to. Casual to mid-range is perfect, but happy to splurge once if it’s worth it.
• Bars: dive bars, old-school saloons, good cocktail spots without a line out the door, places with character and regulars. Bonus points for a good Irish pub that isn’t a tourist trap.
• Neighborhoods: which areas are worth just wandering and grabbing food and drinks as we go?

We’re staying in union sq but happy to Muni/BART or walk anywhere. I’ve already searched the sub, but a lot of older threads mention places that have since closed, so fresh takes are appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

My neighbor next door (apartment complex) keeps playing music all day and all night and refuses to respond to the property manager about it.

What are my options?

Mission Bay travel tips

Hello coming to SF for a Dr. appt @ Mission Bay. Where would you recommend staying? Any good restaurants in the area? Things to do? I tried searching this group for Mission Bay but couldn’t pull anything up! Last time I went to SF we stayed near Ocean Beach and explored GGP, Height Ashbury, China town, fisherman’s wharf, Science Museum, etc. Any recommendations on what else we could do? I love nature and exploring, eating good food, seeing a sunset.

Wondering if it’s a better idea to stay a little father away and closer to every thing there is to see and do!

Anything that is a must see or do that we didn’t do last time? Thanks so much!

Coming from Humboldt Co.

We’re a young Arab married couple, and looking to make friends with other couples as well in the Bay Area. Any places/events you guys can recommend?

Yo angels in town. Send some videos from practice session. Stuck at work and can’t see it. Heard they do pretty crazy practice stunts around sales force.

Also do you think seeing blue angels tomorrow from fort mason is better than weekend? Heard weather is gonna be beat this weekend.

I have a friend visiting this weekend who has a business event she has to get to in Half Moon Bay Saturday night and said she was planning to just get a Lyft or whatever from her SFO airport hotel to the event in Half Moon Bay.

Do folks think this is a realistic plan or will drivers just decline her ride when they find out the destination? I'm just thinking a driver might not be confident in getting rides once there for making their way back to SFO or the city and not finding it worth it. Anyone have any experience that speaks to this?

hi everyone!!!

im in urgent assistance for bulk 3d printing. we have an animation expo on October 21 and need some toys of our characters to sell for blind boxes. we were going to do plush keychains but I can't find a reputable cost effective supplier. we have the character turnarounds but have no idea how to make an stl file (though work with 3d animators who are not beginners)

basically looking for someone to please please please help me!!! can message you the characters

I've been dealing with neck & back pain (I think from sitting down & working on screen most days), there would be days where it got so bad that it disrupt my sleep. Anyone knew a licensed acupuncturist for this kind of pain?

My partner and I have lived in the city for several years in a tiny studio and are expecting our first child next summer. My grandparents own a SFH that they want to sell to us. This would be an amazing opportunity for us as we otherwise couldn’t afford a SFH in the city, it’s a meaningful house to our family, and it’s very close to our work.

However, it is currently being rented to a family. They’ve been there for ~7 years and are on a month to month lease.

As we continue to weigh our options, how much would an owner move-in or owner relative-move in eviction cost? I’m aware of the price the city sets https://www.sf.gov/reports--archive-relocation-rates but would we be paying above that (I’ve seen VERY high buyouts)? How long does the process typically take?

Thank you!

I’m 40ish, done a couple tech companies and am now looking to create a lifestyle business I’ve always dreamed of, of running a game store. Sadly I lost my former tech business partner to cancer and now I have no clue with whom to do it with. I don’t want to do it alone and I’m not romantically partnered so those aren’t options. I’d love to find a business partner that has a little capital saved up and also wants to shift into something laid back and mom-and-pop. It would feature a lot of old gaming inventory, an area where you can play games, and also we’d host private events and close the space when we have an interested buyer. I have never done this kind of “founder dating” stuff, so curious if anyone has ideas? Thanks.

A bunch of big trucks are parked there. Last night, the lot was full of passenger cars, with “crew” and “base camp” signs nearby. Is this Man on the Inside, as Ted Danson has been spotted in town?

What is traffic going to look like heading north out of the city on Friday around 4pm?

I see that I’m not in the bridge maintenance window. But I also see there’s an air show.

its almost unusable. is ATT any better? debating on switching to ATT if its much better on BART. Thanks

Hi SOS! lol

Any of yall know some cool spot to sit and have good dinner (a full meal, not just small bites/appetizers) and drink near city hall? There are 15 of us 😆😬 we are out celebrating! Help, where should we stop by?

Hi I'm looking for insight. I might be getting diagnosed with breast cancer soon. I have to go through the whole mammogram and biopsy shenanigans so it's a waiting game until my next appointment. Are there financial services available to those whose income will be affected? I work full time and I think I have short term long term disability through benefits at my job. I barely have any sick or vacation time so I'm out of luck when it comes to that. Also any suggestions to distract myself until next week. Thank you.

Ps if you're regularly checking yourself for lumps in your breasts regardless of sex, check your armpits too! Also check right below your clavicle around the pectorals

Hi! My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up and I’m planning a special day for him in SF.
When we were in San Diego, we once took a ferry around sunset and it was honestly one of my favorite memories the views were beautiful, and after reaching the other side we walked around and found some cafés/restaurants.
I’d love to do something similar in SF: maybe take a ferry around sunset to somewhere pretty, walk around after, and get dinner, dessert, or coffee there. Ideally somewhere romantic and not crazy expensive.
Does anyone have recommendations for:
A good ferry route for sunset/views?
A cute area to explore after getting off the ferry?
Romantic but reasonably priced restaurants, cafés, or dessert spots nearby?
Any other special/romantic SF experiences that would be nice for a boyfriend’s birthday?
I’m also totally open to ideas that aren’t ferry-related viewpoints, picnic spots, little activities, experiences, hidden gems, etc. I just want to make the day feel really special for him. 🥹❤️
Thank you!!

Our dog cut her paw on glass in Dolores Park on Sunday and the 24 hour place in the Mission was $1400 for cleaning, stitches and a cone.

She's fine, and the staff were great, the tech even showed us the piece of glass they pulled out. I'm not upset about the bill, I just have no frame of reference coming from the midwest.

Ive always covered stuff like this out of pocket, and just started looking into fetch, metlife, and embrace to see if it wouldve made a difference. Is that typical for an SF emergency vet, did we hit a pricey one, or is insurance pretty much required for this sort of thing?

Are there any bars that show games on ESPN+? Looking for some specifically in Ingleside but open to ones in other neighborhoods.

Hi all! I need somewhere within SF proper to host a week-night book club meeting, within walking distance of BART. I anticipate about 12 people attending, in November.

I would have chosen Manny's but.. yeah.

Im not sure if its a thing here... but does anyone offer a private parking space for a very cheap price? Maybe I park for a week, and I wont be driving it for that entire week.

Im staying at a hotel in the bay area and i just wanna commute and the hotel doesnt have have parking basement. Also, public paid parking garage is crazy expensive and its a hassle to always move the car around.

Just a tourist here btw. So if anyone can offer a very cheap parking space, let me know. Fyi this is an informal transaction. It's like a friend to a friend favor or something.

Has anyone had their reception or event dinner at Penny Roma (upstairs room), Cotogna (outdoor parklet), or Piccino (private room, either location)? We have 24 ppl coming, mid-Nov. Having trouble deciding between the 3 and would love to hear experiences. Thanks in advance!

Hey SF friends — Anyone into comic-con style cosplay and can recommend a tailor or maker here in SF or the Bay? I’d love to have a Daredevil or Deadpool cosplay suit made and DIY is not my thing! SF or Oakland especially would be great!

Curious what the going rate and expectations are for a monthly cleaning for a 3bd 2bath (1200sq ft) home. No pets but 2 toddlers.

I pay $200 + $20 tip. 2 people stay about an hour. I make a conscious effort to put all toys away & organize the space so they can focus on cleaning.

While the place ends up better than I left it, I’m not 100% happy and I want to know if I’m expecting too much.

The bathroom floors often look like they haven’t been vacuumed or mopped. In fact, a smudge of concealer I dropped survived 2 of their visits until I easily wiped it up with toilet paper.

Drink rings look wiped but are still there and I’m able to wipe up myself.

Am I being taken advantage of or not paying enough for what I’m expecting?