based on 14 experiences from female travelers
Hanna
United States
I would recommend getting a rental car because it's just easier and you can go to different places faster. I really liked the Golden Gate Bridge and would recommend parking a little bit further away, there was a nice walk with great views from where we parked to the Bridge.
Posted: July 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2025San Francisco is quite safe at the daylight. You can meet some homeless people, but they are not crazy. I recommend stay in when sun goes down or walk only in crowded areas. Downtown and Chinatown are pretty crowded.
Posted: February 14, 2025It was pretty safe and convenient in San Francisco. Fisherman’s wharf and beaches were pretty nice. Sunsets were my favorite. Food, transportation and Uber, and accommodation were quite expensive though.
Posted: September 25, 2024I visited San Francisco in December 2023 and stayed with my husband. It was a great trip, the weather was great. We went on long drives along the coast and we saw migratory butterflies, seals, and sea lions. There are many good hikes around the area and beaches as well.
Posted: May 15, 2024Experienced: November, 2023For my first solo trip, I went to San Francisco. Of course, with any city, there are sketchy areas to avoid, but generally, I felt really safe. The city is very easy to navigate and I was able to get around quite easily.
Posted: February 8, 2024Diana
United States
It was fairly safe! Although, I went back to my hostel when it got dark and I used Uber half the time for transportation. If you love seafood, I highly recommend Swan Osyter Depot (get there as early as you can because the wait can take long)! For dim sum, I recommend Good Mong Kok Bakery! If you like relaxing and sightseeing, just walking through Crissy Field East Beach is calm ans scenic. stayed at Green Tortoise hostel. 🐢 The staff and people there were friendly! The hostel was calm and cozy even though it was next to bars and nightclubs. Absolutely enjoyed my time there overall!
Posted: January 23, 2024Experienced: November, 2023Based on 21 local experiences
Based on 21 local experiences
Lauren
Generally a very safe city! I really never worry about any violence. The one thing to be careful about is if you have a car. You would want to make sure to not leave any bags or valuables in the car.
Posted: July 25, 2025Kyra
SF gets a really bad rap from the media. The city is beautiful and as a woman I truly feel safe in a majority of the neighborhoods. That being said staying diligent is important in any new city, but do not let the media intimidate you
Posted: July 7, 2025