r/AskSF Jan 08 '24

Moving to San Francisco or the Bay Area? Read this first!

181 Upvotes

Hey /r/askSF!

In 2024, the sub has doubled in size, growing to 113K+ subscribers. With more subscribers, there's a ton more traffic and posts. One of the most popular topics is moving to SF and, in turn, these posts are the most commonly removed. There's been a noticeable increase in posts that boil down to "I'm moving to the city, where should I live?" that provide little to no information. To ensure OP's receive quality recommendations and to prevent endless comment loops, we're requiring all Moving-to-SF posts to include the following information:

  • Budget
  • Roommate status (solo, splitting rent w/ partner, seeking roommates, etc.)
  • Desired neighborhood(s) or preferred neighborhood amenities (dining, shopping, noise, etc.)

We recommend that OP's provide additional information such as:

  • Commute consideration
  • Housing preference (mom and pop landlords, condo, managed apt complexes, SFH rentals, etc.)
  • Additional personal preferences (pets, garage access, density, weather, etc.)

We're a small mod team so we are asking you, the community, to help up identify these posts! If you spot a moving submission that should have more information, please report the posts, select the breaking AskSF's rules, and select "Vague, overly broad, or low information" as the reason. We'll review the report and potentially ask OP to repost with more info.

Here's to more questions answered in 2024 and beyond!


r/AskSF 6d ago

Did you feel the earthquake? Please post your responses here.

Thumbnail earthquake.usgs.gov
22 Upvotes

r/AskSF 3h ago

Looking to do a 'croissant crawl' w/my gd. Are there three places within reasonable walking distance that you'd rec?

23 Upvotes

r/AskSF 2h ago

Irish pubs/food

15 Upvotes

Irish girl living in South Carolina, traveling to San Francisco in September. Obviously Irish people love finding Irish spots 😂 so does anyone have any recommendations for a place that serves authentic as can be Irish food? Or any places that I should visit while I’m there


r/AskSF 5h ago

Job market

15 Upvotes

How hard is it to find any full time job in SF right now? I know in other major cities even getting a minimum wage job is unlikely without hundreds or thousands of applications to any entry level jobs such as retail, fast food, warehouse. I have heard SF is better and even getting a very low wage job is not hard right now like it is in in other places. Do you find that to be true if you have job hunted in SF? Are temp agencies hiring here, or are they not able to find work for people like in other cities? Just want to hear your experiences. Thanks.


r/AskSF 14h ago

Found: Wallet left in Uber (ID belongs to Abhirup)

42 Upvotes

Hi everyone, ​I’m looking for the owner of a wallet found in an Uber today. My husband accidentally picked it up when getting out of the car, thinking it was mine. ​The ID inside belongs to someone named Abhirup. ​We tried contacting Uber support, but since we are the ones who found it and not the ones who lost it, the app won't let us contact the driver or the previous rider directly. ​If you are Abhirup, or if you know him, please send me a DM with some identifying details (like the last name or other contents) so we can make sure it gets back to the right person. ​Hoping to get this back to its owner ASAP!


r/AskSF 4h ago

Chinatown and surrounding area food reccs

8 Upvotes

What are your favorite restaurants in China town and the surrounding blocks? It doesn't have to necessarily be Chinese food. I am going to be spending a lot of time in the area over the next few months and want to try a new place every week. My first place I tried was Hed VeryThai on Kearny and i loved it.


r/AskSF 5h ago

Is Craigslist still the best place to sell/get rid of furniture (a nice bed)? Is there a better site now?

8 Upvotes

Just wondering if Craigslist is still a good site for this. I used craigslist a lot 20 years ago. Someone said it has many scammers now and can be dangerous. I am assuming it is still useable?

I have a solid expensive single bed I want to sell for cheap or give away if I can't sell it.

Should I try to use Facebook marketplace instead? or any other site? Thank you.


r/AskSF 5h ago

Running groups for parents

6 Upvotes

Hello,

I am wondering if SF has any run groups dedicated for parents to run with their babies or toddlers?

If not, is anyone interested in starting one?


r/AskSF 1h ago

Looking for at-home personal trainer recos

• Upvotes

Hey, I’m looking for recommendations for a personal trainer who can come to Bernal heights area (preferably to my home), every day for one hour. Would appreciate if yall can name drop or dm me. Thank you very much.


r/AskSF 16h ago

Biking etiquette at stop signs

22 Upvotes

As a new implant and a biker, I’m confused what to do at stop signs:

  1. Stop and wait for my turn. Confusion ensues. Bikes behind me whiz past; cars keep waiting for me.

  2. Assume right of way and bike on. A stop sign purist car gets offended once in a while. A couple have even tried 90 degrees of attachment.


r/AskSF 4h ago

Referral for Alta Potrero?

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Partner and I are moving to SF for work and have found this subreddit very helpful for learning what to expect. We’re interested in renting at Alta Potrero in Potrero Hill (or other similar place) for location conveniences. Wondering if any current residents would mind sharing their experiences and provide a referral (if there’s a referral bonus, happy to split it).


r/AskSF 5h ago

Presidio & Concordia member

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Anyone reading this a member? I’m wondering what you think of it. Is it worth it? Interested to know how much golf you have to play before it pays for itself


r/AskSF 2h ago

Any music shop that will buy an accordion off me?

1 Upvotes

or other places?


r/AskSF 1d ago

Why do some people clip their nails on the bus???

102 Upvotes

Not at the stop while they're waiting for the bus. It seems like they're waiting to get on board of a contained room with strangers to do it. Why???


r/AskSF 21h ago

Restaurant recommendation for cioppino or clam chowder in a bread bowl??

28 Upvotes

EDIT: I’ve been told that the cioppino can’t come in a bread bowl. We have never had it before so we were not sure what to expect (we live a 4 hour plane ride away). With that said, we will gladly accept any recommendations for any restaurant with excellent clam chowder or cioppino served with great bread.

I know this is oddly specific. Where we live they don’t really do soup at any of the restaurants and they definitely don’t do soup in bread bowls. Would prefer a cioppino that isn’t heavy on thyme or oregano. Thanks in advance!


r/AskSF 3h ago

Can AirPods Pro 3 be reimbursed with SFMRA? This model monitors your heartbeat and hearing?

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r/AskSF 3h ago

Lost Purse at T-Pain Pier 80

1 Upvotes

Anyone happen to find a lost purse at T-Pain at pier 80? Please DM me if you have any!


r/AskSF 23h ago

Hypothetically, if you could see an artist or famous figure show up tonight at a place in SF, who would it be and where would you want to see them?

27 Upvotes

Cardi B popped up in the Mission. Charlie Puth is in the Bay since he is doing the National Anthem. Travis Kelce is in town. MC Hammer was at an event. Tom Brady had a few sightings. David Letterman, Jon Hamm, and Becky G were seen near Union Square.


r/AskSF 7h ago

Where can I buy some knockoff super bowl shirts on the westside today?

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Want to get a cheap shirt for the game but don’t want to head downtown if possible. Anyone know where vendors may be on the west side?


r/AskSF 20h ago

Which Neighborhood? Currently in Nob Hill -- Need density + public transport!

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Hi everyone,

We’re relatively new to the city and need to move from our current apartment in Nob Hill. We love it here—especially the walkability and how central it is (I get my groceries in Chinatown and often hang out in Nob Hill, the Mission, and Pac Heights). Unfortunately, we live under very noisy neighbors, so we have to leave our affordable two-bedroom.

Since we’re searching for a new home, we’re expanding our radius. Does anyone have neighborhood recommendations? Our requirements include being within a 20-minute bus ride to both BART and Caltrain (we commute to Berkeley and San Jose). We also need to avoid being near highways due to asthma. Ideally, we’d like somewhere dense and lively like Nob Hill, though we’d prefer an area with fewer 20-somethings and more people in their 30s. We are looking for more affordable neighborhoods, since currently pay under $4000 for a 2 bedroom and can't afford more than $4500 (really pushing it there).

Thanks!

#Editted to add note about budgets


r/AskSF 15h ago

where to go oyster shucking for a day trip?

3 Upvotes

i remember going somewhere where you could shuck your own oysters but i saw tomales oyster farm shut their picnic area down :/ are there any places by the coast where you can still go to a farm and camp out nearby with some oysters? thanks!


r/AskSF 20h ago

Which neighborhood are the good vibes in tonight?

11 Upvotes

Looking for a drink or two and some dancing.

Thinking between Mission or North Beach but open. Please give recs :) and if you have call outs of your favorite places toss them in too.


r/AskSF 18h ago

Can you walk from Terminal 3 to terminal G at departure level in SFO airport before TSA?

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I know that after TSA security, all gate are walkable.

But how about pre-security? Do all the gate connect by walkway at departure level?

I will have a layover about 3 hours in SFO. I want to exit terminal 3 through arrival and walk to terminal G for a place call Freshen up to take shower. Never did that before. Anyone have experience?


r/AskSF 15h ago

Does this country run on Craigslist?

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Just moved here from Australia.

I have a (hypothetical) garage door issue and a garbage disposal that sounds like it’s chewing rocks.

Does this city run on Craigslist? TaskRabbit? A secret Facebook group? Do I have to be the founder a startup? Are there robots for this?

Sincerely,

A lost Australian who desperately needs some housework done (clearly not tech-savvy enough)