15 SAN FRANCISCO Scams, Rip Offs & Tourist Traps (Watch Before You Go in 2024-25) !

[@ForbinColossus]

@8:54 NO one calls fog 'KARL' unless youre a newb. Karl was coined by some twitter nobody 20 years ago and the influencers repeated it. Don't say Karl to a San Franciscan the same way you don't say "the big apple" to a New Yorker-unless you want to look like a rube... Most important thing if youre driving is to watch for colored curbs and street signs. If you must leave anything in your car, drive a car with a trunk. And most important of all, bring a scarf and gloves. The warmest time of year is September/October, not July

[@aces7515]

Jay, how can fog be on your list? It’s a natural occurrence. Prices are high in every tourist type area and crime is everywhere. SF is being very proactive in the downtown area this holiday season with police presence. It’s still a fun place to visit but no matter where you go, always be aware of your surroundings.

[@eliassegura1]

Iconic land marks, infrastructures, were built long before tourist were visiting the city as well as the fog. The only tourist trapped was you not doing your homework.

[@petedunn2638]

A true San Franciscan would know that Lombard is not the crookedest street in San Francisco! It's Vermont st on potrero Hill.

[@momcation9786]

Great tips Jaycation! I love San Francisco & I hope more tourists visit in the future w/ all these smart info. 😊for a great experience! Value- added video!🥰

[@Jaycation]

Gracias

[@bobblebunny219]

Thanks Jay. Been really looking forward to this one. We've been loving your SF series 👍 Thanks for always giving us great advice to help us on our journeys 😁

[@Jaycation]

I appreciate u my friend!

[@nicks3329]

Good to know, Jaycation. Beautiful city.

[@Jaycation]

Great city!

[@anthonytorres9496]

Have a good day jaycation😍😍

[@Jaycation]

Thanks u do as well!

[@jmethlouthi]

When at the painted Ladies/Alamo square Park, just walk down the hill on Hayes Street into Hayes valley. Lots of things to do down that way.

[@Jaycation]

Nice tip!

[@Bluboy30]

It's been almost a decade since I was in the Bay area, I'm planning to go back there soon. It's a fun and beautiful city.

[@Jaycation]

Yeah still a great place to visit

[@latruce]

Thanks for the tips I haven’t been there since 2014!

[@Jaycation]

This was my first since 2016

[@yvonneacosta2539]

Thanks for the heads up Jaycation. San Francisco is a city I would love to visit some day. Like most major cities they have their problems. Have seen San Francisco in so many TV shows and movies. You mentioned the painted Ladies being famous due to "Full House" but they were famous long before that show. "Too Close for Comfort", "The Streets of San Francisco" starring a young actor named Michael Douglas were a couple of shows I watched as a kid and the Painted Ladies are featured. Just saw a couple of days ago a movie called "What's Up Doc?" starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neil that takes place in San Francisco. Funny movie. They go down Lombard. It's crazy.

[@Jaycation]

So many great filming locations in SF!

[@kikx24]

hi may I know the best IG spot for the golden gate bridge? thanks

[@latruce]

Search The Lone Sailor Statue Or West Bluff Picnic Area Also Baker Beach (be careful though)

[@Jaycation]

Baker beach or golden gate park

[@Jaycation]

Nice

[@KatherinePierson-k3f]

We used to love shopping in Union Square. Best Old Navy.

[@Jaycation]

Old Navy in the early 2000s was something else!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job jay drop a like for you partner

[@Jaycation]

My dude!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

No problem

[@geezerpleasers_OG]

Very well done.

[@Jaycation]

Thanks

[@jamesanthony7013]

I'm def going

[@Jaycation]

Nice

[@AlitaKnight]

Hey Jay looking fresh. I see u chillin in San Francisco. Do u have family there? Good tips to avoid getting scammed. Be safe out there. Alita

[@Jaycation]

Thanks! Yup got fam there

[@DominikHernandez-yn8xx]

Great video! By the way, a friend of mine did a livestream in San Francisco. He actually walked all the way across the Golden Gate Bridge, and I believe it was extremely foggy that day too. I don't know about you, but knowing how windy it is while walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, especially in the fog. Bundle up!

[@latruce]

My friend suggested Baker Beach…. I wasn’t expecting what I saw

[@Jaycation]

Naked people?

[@latruce]

@ “dangles”

[@Jaycation]

@@latruce soggy ballz?

[@latruce]

@ 😂😂

[@Niners70]

@@latruce crazy for some people for sure. Native here and I’ve never been to BB 😂

[@jenniferhamlin5073]

Macy’s is definitely not closing anytime soon. They said in about 2 years they will probably close.

[@Jaycation]

Still closing

[@roscoemuttley]

Nice vid, I love SF! I have found the 'tourist traps" are really '"occupy your kids for 25.00 each"

[@Jaycation]

Lol true story

[@BillHaynal]

I thought the CD guys were only in Las Vegas. lol

[@Jaycation]

I thought so to and didnt have them on the list til he approached me. Funny he was still behind my back when i started filming 🤣

[@calibomber209]

do a free non trap vid. like free parking at chrissy field, palace of fine arts, food trucks at fort mason. when i visit sf i would always bring my bike and my friends bros cuz etc we would ride everywhere. and park at the free spots. the fort under the gg bridge is free and cool too. thumbs up and subd.

[@Jaycation]

Great tips

[@Emilya-A]

I did not know that the Painted ladies are Edwardian houses

[@Jaycation]

👍🏾

[@ForbinColossus]

They are not; they predate Edwardian era by decades

[@DTI-n3s]

One way to save on parking at Pier 39 is to ask restaurants that you're dining at to Validate your ticket for parking.

[@56Spookdog]

Crazy that it’s $45 to go to Alcatraz now. No the fog doesn’t have a name only dorks think it does.

[@pholipio]

@@56Spookdog well the fog has had a name since 2010 But 45$ for a ticket for Alcatraz is pricy.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

same with Vegas ,cable car tip go 2 blocks from the end of the line last stop no long line to wait in now might not get seat

[@Jaycation]

Yup ive heard thats the best way to circumvent the line

[@Danbb-sc5oc]

Jay what about doing this from manila and naia brother

[@Jaycation]

I have check out my Philippines tourist traps vid!

[@brianantoniohuman]

If you just want to see Alcatraz, just take the ferry from the ferry building to Sausalito. You see a lot of great sites.

[@rainbowgaming8441]

tip if you want to buy a soda for only 75 cents go 3 blocks to the from the Fisherman's Wharf, vs buying a soda for 350

[@Mike__B]

The real clue that fake ticket was fake was that it was ONLY $60 🤣🤣

[@Jaycation]

Haha

[@latruce]

Have you ever fallen for any of the scams you list on these lists?

[@Jaycation]

Madame tussauds lol

[@latruce]

@ lol

[@SergioFernandez-cj4mt]

Serramonte 🤜🏼🤛🏼 Daly City’s ‘downtown’ 😆

[@MartinChee-z4u]

How can u call parking rates in big city downtown a rip-off it’s normal and iconic cable car ride

[@alamedajon1453]

Awareness is good , I worked in SF for 20 years , and almost got ripped off some tool's in the back of the truck, But luckily I had written bad on tools that I had recently fixed. The Box was open and the electrical tools were near the back of truck. Still there, So write, fubar, bad, ooc, on the tools. Maybe they won't steal them.

[@Jaycation]

Awareness is key!

[@LBTRG]

Painted Ladies 😂😂😂 there are a lot of Painted Ladies in the New England Coast. I think it became famous because of the TV Show Full House.

[@Aahlife]

Correction- while there are some buildings in San Francisco that are Edwardian, the Painted Ladies are Victorian. By the way, they are also known as the Seven Sisters.

[@alexwallace6120]

Wow! thanks I've heard of a few of them. When I traveled in the 1990's no problems, except the High prices. In 2008, no problems except 1 aggressive homeless man who threw little rocks at us, when we didn't give him money. I said You better that or I'll call the cops. He stopped. I do enjoy visiting Fisherman Wharf and Pier 39, once a bit of a tourist trap, and higher prices.

[@Jaycation]

Gotta stick up for yourself. Glad u did

[@dsn9157]

Lived here for 21 years. Such a mismanaged city turned into a shit hole (literally) 😂. I’d say avoid San Francisco until some real changes happen if you don’t know where to go you will end up in a bad spot. Stay safe!

[@jayrome8245]

The CD guys in Vegas shoved it into my jacket pocket so when i pulled it out the cd is n my hand and they arguing w me to get the money

[@Jaycation]

Lol ive gotten smart with them. Say i dont listen to music 🤣

[@TruthHurts01]

Thanks for the heads up warning & tips specially for the tourist, Good thing Prop 36 pass in the last election. *_Salamat pre koy_*

[@iamyourleaderr2979]

Stay away from ALL SEAFOOD near Pier 39

[@billjohnston4603]

Go Padres !

[@jamiev3908]

Go to Cafe Colma

[@WinnerNases]

Now it's a decrease in quality and an increase in prices. There is no reason to buy genuine products, it's better to buy counterfeit products with even better quality than genuine ones kislux