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Best starting point of California Highway 1 - 2-day highlights Road trip in San Francisco ?

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I specifically went to see Jiucuohuajie, but it was winter and there were no flowers...

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Received, thank you

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Are there any national parks near California?

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California is really worth a visit, there are a lot of people in the city center.

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San Francisco: The Best Starting Point for California Highway 1 Road TripWhy is San Francisco considered the best starting point for a California Highway 1 road trip? That's because when driving on the north-south California Highway 1, starting from San Francisco allows you to drive on the side of the road close to the Pacific Ocean and many scenic viewpoints.Before embarking on the exciting California Highway 1 road trip, it's worth spending 2 days in San Francisco to visit these classic attractions: Fisherman's Wharf - Alcatraz Island - Golden Gate Bridge - Twin Peaks - Lombard Street - Inception RoadThe route details can be found on Google Maps: https:goo.glmapsw3Cc75hgvR32When parking in the city, pay attention to parking issues:1. Due to the terrain of San Francisco, many streets are steep. When parking on these roads, if the front of the car is facing downhill, turn the front wheels towards the curb or towards the roadside. Engage the parking brake. If the front of the car is facing uphill, turn the front wheels in the opposite direction of the curb and reverse the car, allowing the wheels to gently touch the curb. Engage the parking brake.2. Pay attention to parking signs in the neighborhood, such as the one in the picture, which means: parking is charged from 7:00-18:00 every day, and only for 2 hours. Even if you pay again, you cannot park after 2 hours. There is no charge from 18:00-07:00 every day, and no charge all day on Sundays.San Francisco - Fisherman's Wharf:Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco is well-known, not only for its bustling crowds of tourists, but also as a leisurely place for locals to visit. Here you can see cute and round sea lions, indulge in a seafood feast, and try the famous sourdough bread bowl and other seaside snacks. If the weather is good, you can also enjoy views of Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island from Fisherman's Wharf.If you find the large logo in the picture above, it means you are at Pier 45 on the wharf. The crab in the logo is the famous

QEEQ User

Nine-bend Flower Street looks bad in winter, it's best to go in spring and summer, with lots of flowers

QEEQ User

About parking there, it's really eye-opening, it turns out that's how you should park.

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California, what sparked my interest was that song Hotel California. I really want to go and see it.

QEEQ User

Now everyone flies to the West Coast, mostly to San Francisco International Airport~

HappyTraveler

Good post

QEEQ User

Good post, definitely saved!

QEEQ User

The downtown area of San Francisco is quite crowded, so drive slowly.

QEEQ User

The cable car of the Golden Gate Bridge is so cute

GulfRover

The Golden Gate Bridge is right in this city!

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