[WesternGulf]

This is my second and final part of my Bay Area series and of course it would not be complete by not stopping in the City of Bay Windows. As many times I have visited the city I have never came to the conclusion that it is my favorite city in the US. I can say that it is now after NYC without any hesitation. The city is an absolute b**** to drive in and I love it for that. Here is the tour.

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Stepping into texasboy's neighborhood
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The next day. Cheapest parking found in the Tenderloin.
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Goodnight
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[BTinSF]

Thanks for taking my picture:

At the arrow tip
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But, seriously, a very different perspective and very satisfying. I'm left wondering how you got access to some of the venues. It appears maybe you were staying at the Hilton.

[condodweller]

Wow -- very nice! I especially like that last picture.

[fflint]

Great perspectives and composition. Really nice.

[someone123]

I love the rows of apartment buildings. How much would rent be in one of those?

It would also be nice to have pretty good weather year-round.

[fflint]

Rent would be expensive and the weather is cool and damp for about 6 months of the year.

[Jularc]

San Francisco is so vibrant and is so amazing to experience.

[Derek]

6 months is that all? its always been cool and damp there no matter what time of year i go...but i love it :)


well done...excellent pictures!!! :yes:

[BTinSF]

Rent would be expensive and the weather is cool and damp for about 6 months of the year.


^^^He's boasting. It's cool and damp more like 9+ months of the year. It's just that in the "summer" it doesn't rain and the dampness comes in form of mist and "low clouds" which some would call fog.

Not sure what "rows of apartment buildings" you are referring to, someone123, but you can see what SF rents are like at http://www.rent-sf.com/avg_rent.html . Many of the pictures were taken in the Tenderloin (called "downtown" in the list), some in the Haight and some in North Beach . But "downtown and North Beach have some pretty pricey units dragging up the averages so I'd figure on maybe $1000-$1200 per month in the Tenderloin, more like $1800 in North Beach and go with the figure given of $1600 in the Haight for a 1 bedroom. Now, of course, all sorts of people are going to tell me how wrong I am and I may be, but at least then you'll have your answer.

[city dweller]

Not only is San Francisco on one of the most beautiful settings imaginable, it's also incredibly dense and urban - what's not to love? I'll be there in less than three weeks.

San Francisco...where you have to park perpendicular to the street...

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I'm digging all the pics, thanks a lot!

[UrbanSophist]

Awesome!

[sbarn]

Wow... amazing thread, one of the best San Francisco pictures I've seen in a while. I was just there last week, great weather. :cheers:

[BTinSF]

Not only is San Francisco on one of the most beautiful settings imaginable, it's also incredibly dense and urban - what's not to love? I'll be there in less than three weeks.

San Francisco...where you have to park perpendicular to the street...


You probably understand that part of the reason for parking that way is to avoid the issue of cars rolling down the hill, and in that regard you should be aware that it's the law here that when you parallel park you have to "curb" your front wheels. But, of course, the really hard part for some of us with a few years on us is opening that driver's side door when it's on the uphill side of the car. You don't realize how heavy a car door is until you've done this.

[pip]

Wow. A beautiful and vibrant city. Great photos.

[edluva]

^^^He's boasting. It's cool and damp more like 9+ months of the year. It's just that in the "summer" it doesn't rain and the dampness comes in form of mist and "low clouds" which some would call fog.

Not sure what "rows of apartment buildings" you are referring to, someone123, but you can see what SF rents are like at http://www.rent-sf.com/avg_rent.html . Many of the pictures were taken in the Tenderloin (called "downtown" in the list), some in the Haight and some in North Beach . But "downtown and North Beach have some pretty pricey units dragging up the averages so I'd figure on maybe $1000-$1200 per month in the Tenderloin, more like $1800 in North Beach and go with the figure given of $1600 in the Haight for a 1 bedroom. Now, of course, all sorts of people are going to tell me how wrong I am and I may be, but at least then you'll have your answer.

you could always find "good" deals renting 2bdr in-laws around sunset/ingleside while splitting rent with a roomie. if you want to live near haight, inner sunset's a cheaper alternative.

[JivecitySTL]

Nice pictures! San Francisco reminds me of Dubuque, Iowa, although not quite as impressive.

[edluva]

Nice pictures! San Francisco reminds me of Dubuque, Iowa, although not quite as impressive.

No way. SF's way more diverse than Dubuque. And it's got hills. What's Dubuque got that SF doesn't? SF has at least as much to offer as Dubuque does. At least.

[STLgasm]

This has to be one of the most impressive SF threads ever.

[ChrisLA]

These are wicked, some of the best I've seen.

[condodweller]

Nice pictures! San Francisco reminds me of Dubuque, Iowa, although not quite as impressive.

Well, in light of recent events, "Baghdad by the Bay" no longer seems an appropriate moniker. So, perhaps, "Dubuque of the West"? :D

[crisco disco o o]

edluva, i see you are a fan of miranda july and me and you and everyone we know. excellent.

[ColDayMan]

The city is an absolute b**** to drive in and I love it for that. Here is the tour.

Tsk tsk.

[flar]

You won't find better streetscapes than these anywhere!

[greenmidtown]

you captured the hustle and bustle and the vibe in some parts very well. And I love your after-dark pics! :worship:

[pwright1]

This is why SF is my favorite city in the world. Your pics are absolutely amazing. WG you get THREAD OF THE MONTH.:)

[ltsmotorsport]

Excellent set. This one really caugt my attention.
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[Trojan in NYC]

I've always wanted to go to San Francisco. I love the hills, the density, the buildings, the weather, the bay, the bridges, and the gays. I need to start saving money for a trip to San Francisco.

[BigKidD]

Those photos are quite impressive WesternGulf. This one especially caught my eye,
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[volguus zildrohar]

Captivating.

[KevinFromTexas]

Amazing city. The New York of the west coast.

:slob: Wowzers.
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[Ex-Ithacan]

:worship:



btw, I can't believe the Anti-Saloon League sign hasn't been tagged up, let alone destroyed.

Thanks for making my day with this thread WG. :tup:

[LSyd]

awesome pics. best SF thread ever, one of the best threads ever period.

this one's too awesome for words.

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Excellent set. This one really caugt my attention.
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me too.

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[discojames]

I love the last pic from Twin Peaks at night. Does that observation point allow you to see the Pacific from the other side too?

[mSeattle]

Awesomeness .

[texasboy]

WOW. There is a reason why I wanted to wait and see how these photos turned out on a photo thread vs your camera. What a great eye you have sir. I especially love the last pic. Really capitalizes what is the "main street" of San Francisco. Great pics and again it was nice showing you around and your right the city is tough getting around in some parts by car. Part of the reason why I sold mine 2 months ago.

BTinSF, you can still find places cheaper, although still not cheap, than what those listings say although they claim that is the average price. I have an unpretentious but comfortable studio in North Beach for 1198/month. I say it is better than what a neighbor is paying for $400 more. With my trips to Oakland, I may have to jump ship. ;)

[joeindt]

Wow, that was a really great set sf street scenes... and you even got some sunshine.

[dimondpark]

love the pics...extremely "day in the life of" and quite characteristic of this city.

[slock]

Great pics. Some of my favorite parts of the City.

[WesternGulf]

Thanks guys.


I love the last pic from Twin Peaks at night. Does that observation point allow you to see the Pacific from the other side too?

I didn't bother to look although I believe I did see the Golden Gate at the corner of my eye. The bridge is bloody overrated compared to the underrated Bay Bridge.

[StevenW]

Ya know, San Francisco sure is a lot of wonderful things, most undeniably. But, what you have shown above and beyond all that, IMHO, is that San Francisco is so alive! I mean, awesome density that is teeming with people everywhere! How awesome is that!?
Great pix, to say the least! :yes: Bravo, man! Bra-frickin'-vo! Awesome photo thread of my favorite city!

[Sacto]

Excellent!

[ikcyzrteip]

I Gotta go to Frisco

[pwright1]

I can't stop looking. Your pics are amazing.

[Altauria]

Amazing city. The New York of the west coast.

I've been informed by many people that it's the Boston of the West Coast as well. But I suppose Seattle could be too.

Not that we have to compare...but it's interesting to think about.

Anyway, fantastic pictures. I really do want to visit this fine city someday, I'm sure I'd fall in love with it.

[Coriander]

I've been informed by many people that it's the Boston of the West Coast as well. But I suppose Seattle could be too.

Not that we have to compare...but it's interesting to think about.

The comparison with Boston has always seemed strange to me. SF is much different culturally and *feels* and looks a lot bigger and more urban and I'd add it's more lively or colorful to me.

Seattle on the other hand is too suburban (low-density in look and feel) and much less of a city than Boston, imo.

[The_Analyst]

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This is a quintessential San Francisco scene. A bay windowed building, a Muni bus with a San Francisco themed ad, a pole plastered with colorful bulletins, and a classic VW bug.

Great pics!!

[BTinSF]

I love the last pic from Twin Peaks at night. Does that observation point allow you to see the Pacific from the other side too?

More or less. The "observation point" is on Twin Peaks which dominates the geographic center of town. To see the Pacific, you have to walk a small distance along the roadway that circles the hill near the top, but it's only a short walk and easy to do.

[Westsidelife]

The comparison with Boston has always seemed strange to me. SF is much different culturally and *feels* and looks a lot bigger and more urban and I'd add it's more lively or colorful to me.

Seattle on the other hand is too suburban (low-density in look and feel) and much less of a city than Boston, imo.

How I see it:

New York City/Los Angeles
Boston/San Francisco
Philadelphia/Seattle
Washington, DC/Sacramento
Miami/San Diego

[Kroy Wen]

made me smile- and grin! great shots WG!:D

[dimondpark]

The comparison with Boston has always seemed strange to me. SF is much different culturally and *feels* and looks a lot bigger and more urban and I'd add it's more lively or colorful to me.


I tend to agree.

[mrherodotus]

Great use of the long lens.

[Wheelingman04]

One of the best SF threads ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WesternGulf]

Thanks guys.

[sf_eddo]

btw, I can't believe the Anti-Saloon League sign hasn't been tagged up, let alone destroyed.


The Anti-Saloon League sign is actually the only signage for a modern-day "speakeasy" serving fandancy uber expensive artisanally crafted drinks (think 20 bucks a glass kinda place). They have no phone number, you have to make reservations online, and they give you a password that you have to say into an intercom for them to open the door for you. This is on the intersection of like Crackhead St and Cray Cray Avenue. The cucumber gimlet is *amazing*.

[Ex-Ithacan]

^ Well then it deserves to be tagged up. :haha: ;) :banana:

[sf_eddo]

As long as I have my gimlet, you can do whatever you want to the sign, Ex Ith. ;)

[UncleRando]

Wowsers!!!
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[tyler82]

Amazing city. The New York of the west coast.

:slob: Wowzers.
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You actualy think this looks like NY? HAHAHAHAHA!!

[Segun]

S to the O, G - O - O -D

[rriojas71]

No way. SF's way more diverse than Dubuque. And it's got hills. What's Dubuque got that SF doesn't? SF has at least as much to offer as Dubuque does. At least.

edluva I wouldn't pay no mind to JiveCitySTL's posts. Have seen several of his post trying to dog SF. He's clearly a hater. He probably lives in East St. Louis anyway.

[Buckeye Native 001]

Can't wait to be up there this Thursday (albeit for a business conference :hell:)

That last pic is fan-fucking-tastic :tup:

[Segun]

New York is the Dubuque of the East.

[arbeiter]

Hey, I haven't seen so many white people walking since the Million Mom March! ;)

good job!

[Stanzmastertron3000]

Shit, man.

[tyler82]

This is a quintessential San Francisco scene. A bay windowed building, a Muni bus with a San Francisco themed ad, a pole plastered with colorful bulletins, and a classic VW bug.

Great pics!!

It's missing the guy with his dick whipped out through his zipper pissing into the sidewalk while reading the Street Scene.

And the guy taking a fresh dump into the tree planters after eating Taco Bell handouts.

[IntotheWest]

Love it. San Fran is easily my favourite American city...can't wait to return. Stayed at the Fairmont SF on Nob Hill, looking out towards Coit Tower - and stared out the window for hours :-)

Great pics too - the street life and colourful homes are excellent.

And are you guys really whining about the weather? ;-)

[Gutter Tech]

These are fantastic. I love the shots of the Huntington...that is the hotel I stay at when in town for Thanksgiving. San Francisco is my favorite city to visit and explore so I am glad I got to see such great photographs which capture exactly how I always picture the city: vibrant, dense, and colorful.

[rriojas71]

You actualy think this looks like NY? HAHAHAHAHA!!

Yeah I don't think it looks like NYC either other than maybe the density. Not enough taller buildings in this shot plus you won't find the beautiful Marin Headlands in the background of any NYC pic. :D

[i_am_hydrogen]

Some of these shots show how similar SF and Manhattan really are. Phenomenal set, WG.

[BTinSF]

It's missing the guy with his dick whipped out through his zipper pissing into the sidewalk while reading the Street Scene.

And the guy taking a fresh dump into the tree planters after eating Taco Bell handouts.

Considering that "wowsers" shot has the Tenderloin in the foreground, tyler, you know those guys are in there somewhere. Be content. :rolleyes:

[myord]

That part of the series is in my opinion the best. Great shots. Nice living city.

[cristian244]

excellent work, my favorite city in us

[rriojas71]

6 months is that all? its always been cool and damp there no matter what time of year i go...but i love it :)


well done...excellent pictures!!! :yes:


It depends on what side of twin peaks you live on. The eastern side of the city gets over 220 days of sun a year. While the western side about 170.

I live near the Mission District and it is grey in the morning but then it burns off by 11am and the fog (our natural air-conditioning) rolls in around 6:30 - 7

[rajaxsonbayboi]

best sf forum yet!!

[Mr.YGuy]

You know I always thought as San Francisco as being one of my most favorite cities but I was just never sure if it was or not. Although now that I see these wonderful pics of it I'm sure that it is and ranks high on my list. I mean I have seen a lot of pics of it but never in such depth like this before. So thank you so much for showing us these.

[boden]

Dazzling collection of photos.

[sjerseyrez]

The street scene pics bring it back home for me, being I was just there a couple weeks ago. Was staying at a hotel in the Union Square area, notice the pics of Union Square and vicinity. San Francisco is a great city for sure, will get back again.

[dktshb]

Awesome, I really like your unique take on the city. I can't believe this thead has been here since March and I never saw it.

[Pistola916]

Love the pics. You captured the true essence of San Francisco

[Surrealplaces]

Nice pictures of one of my favorite cities. :tup:

[JackStraw]

so dense, so great

your last picture in the thread is awesome

[peanut gallery]

My goodness, what an awesome collection of pictures. I can't wait for you to move here and take more!

[Wheelingman04]

I wish I could afford to live there.

[Mr.YGuy]

I must say that the last night photo is a real stunner! I''d sure like to visit SF someday. I can't wait to see more.