San Francisco is one of the most popular cities in the United States for tourism ― and for good reason. It boasts a top-notch food scene, gorgeous parks, iconic architecture and more. But according to locals, Bay Area tourists tend to get things wrong during their visits. We asked San Francisco residents to share some of the faux pas they’ve observed, and they eagerly obliged. AdvertisementFrom wearing the wrong clothes to leaving items exposed in a car, here are just a few mistakes tourists often make while visiting San Francisco ― and some advice for avoiding these errors during your travels.Not wearing layers“One fashion mistake that most tourists make when visiting San Francisco is packing the wrong clothes. Since the weather changes frequently and it gets quite windy and foggy, layer up! Skip the shorts and mini skirt and opt for baggy jeans or trousers.” ― Ally Chen, blogger and YouTuber at Fashion by Ally“A common question I receive from family and friends who are planning to visit SF is, ‘What should I wear?’ No matter the time of year, I always recommend packing a few light layers — the weather can change quickly so it’s best to be prepared with pieces you can easily take on and off. My go-to combination is a comfy sweatshirt layered under a long modern coat.” ― Kate Ogata, content creator and style blogger Leaving items exposed in your car“A big mistake is leaving things in your car while it’s unattended. If you plan to rent a car or drive up, please please do not leave anything valuable in the car, like your luggage, backpacks, purses, electronics, etc. Car break-ins have reached an upsetting and unprecedented level.” ― Ashleigh Reddy, photographer and content creatorAdvertisement“Never leave anything showing in your car, not even clothes or a charging cable. It will get broken into. If you want to put stuff in your trunk, put it in before you get to your destination and don’t open your trunk once you get there.” ― Allie Tong, blogger at Allie EatsSpending the whole time …
14 Mistakes Tourists Make While Visiting San Francisco
