San Francisco Off the Beaten Path | What We Found
San Francisco Off the Beaten Path | What We Found Think you’ve seen all of San Francisco? Think again! In today’s episode of The Slow Travel Nomads, we’re stepping away from the Fisherman's Wharf crowds to explore the quiet, local, and truly picturesque corners of the city that give SF its unique soul. You can get a perfect "Instagrammable" shot from all of these places. From a secret redwood forest in the shadow of a skyscraper to the "armchair travel" vibes of Macondray Lane, we’re showing you the spots that usually only locals know about. Whether you're a photographer looking for the perfect shot or a traveler who loves a slower pace, these hidden gems are a must-see. Think you’ve seen all of San Francisco? Think again. Today, we’re stepping away from the Fisherman's Wharf crowds to explore the quiet, industrial, and literary corners of the city that give SF its soul. In this video, we explore: The Transamerica Pyramid: We look at the legacy of architect William Pereira’s 1972 masterpiece and its NEW massive modern renovation by the world-renowned firm Foster + Partners. This is where you go if you are limited on time but want to see a California Redwood tree for free. Filbert Steps: A vertical garden path through the "Secret Garden" cottages of Telegraph Hill where the famous Telegraph Parrots flock. Ina Coolbrith Park: A tribute to Ina Coolbrith, who was known as "Gertrude Stein of San Francisco", and one of the best (and most peaceful) views of the Bay Bridge and skyline. Macondray Lane: The literary inspiration for "Barbary Lane" in Armstead Maulpin's Tales of the City. The colorful, quintessential "San Francisco" views of Potrero Hill, with one of our consistently favorite French restaurants on Potrero Hill-- Chez Maman. *Chapters:* 00:00 Intro & The Secret Side of SF 01:03 The Redwoods of the Transamerica Tower 04:10 Flowers of the Filbert Steps 05:28 Views from the Ina Coolbrith Park 12:18 Hidden Garden of Macondray Lane 14:13 Dinner at the always wonderful Chez Maman Bistro (Potrero Hill) location. 15:30 Cool Arty Picturesque Potrero 16:42 Final Thoughts & Our Slow Travel Update *Don't forget to subscribe!* Join us as we continue our slow travel journey across California and beyond. We’re all about finding the beauty in the unfiltered and the local. #SanFrancisco #HiddenGems #SlowTravel #ChezMaman #PotreroHill #TravelGuide #TheSlowTravelNomads 🌍 About The Slow Travel Nomads. We are a couple of digital nomads (an Artist/Real Estate Agent and an Architect/Artist) transitioning from a settled life in the San Francisco Bay Area to a life of intentional, slow travel through Southeast Asia. We focus on travel logistics, video production (shoutout to DaVinci Resolve!), and the authentic "middle" parts of travel—the meals, the waits, and the lessons learned in between. 🛠 Tools We Use: Editing: DaVinci Resolve 20.2 Camera Gear: Insta 360 Go Ultra Travel Optimization: Chase Sapphire Preferred & Capital One Venture X 📲 Connect With Us: Instagram: @TravelBetweenMeals Support the Channel: buymeacoffee.com/betweenmeals Watch to find out! Our Channel @slowtravelnomads Reach us at https://www.betweenmeals.net/ We're the Slow Travel Nomads Now: • We're The Slow Travel Nomads Now — Big News Slow Travel Limbo & Swedish Death Cleaning Our Unfiltered Update: • Slow Travel Limbo & Swedish Death Cleaning... 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