WG does San Francisco

Cory · #1 Posted **Mar 19, 2007, 9:35 PM**

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.

Stepping into texasboy's neighborhood

The next day. Cheapest parking found in the Tenderloin.

Goodnight

BTinSF · #2 Posted **Mar 19, 2007, 9:50 PM**

Thanks for taking my picture:

At the arrow tip

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 · #3 Posted **Mar 19, 2007, 10:45 PM**

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

fflint · #4 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 3:03 AM**

Great perspectives and composition. Really nice.

someone123 · #5 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 3:19 AM**

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 · #6 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 3:49 AM**

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

Jularc · #7 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 3:53 AM**

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

Derek · #8 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 3:54 AM**

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!!!

BTinSF · #9 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 3:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by fflint

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 · #10 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 4:29 AM**

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...

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

UrbanSophist · #11 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 4:46 AM**

Awesome!

sbarn · #12 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 4:52 AM**

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

BTinSF · #13 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 5:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by 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...

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 · #14 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 6:09 AM**

Wow. A beautiful and vibrant city. Great photos.

edluva · #15 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 10:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by BTinSF

^^^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 · #16 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 10:51 AM**

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

edluva · #17 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 11:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by JivecitySTL

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 · #18 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 12:14 PM**

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

ChrisLA · #19 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 12:27 PM**

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

condodweller · #20 Posted **Mar 20, 2007, 3:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by JivecitySTL

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"?