SF Listed Among Best U.S. Cities To 'Staycation': Report

San Francisco CA

08 June, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Three Golden State cities ranked among the best places to "staycation," according to a new list compiled by WalletHub. San Francisco, snagged no. 3 out of 182 cities across the U.S. The financial advice website used several metrics to determine how cities ranked, including the number of parks, swimming pools, ice cream shops, museums, coffee shops, beer gardens, zoos, aquariums, tennis courts, public golf courses and spas per capita in each city. It also took into account local restaurant meal costs and entertainment. San Francisco scored among U.S. cities that have the most museums per capita, according to WalletHub. Fortunately for San Franciscans, the Bay Area's largest city is chalked full of eclectic architecture and historic landmarks to admire, including the Golden Gate Bridge. Downtown, locals can hop on a cable car and find a new restaurant, neighborhood or shop to explore every week. Here are just a few suggestions to add to your San Francisco staycation bucket list: Alcatraz Island16th Avenue Mosaic StepsCastro TheaterFarallon IslandsKabuki Springs and SpaGolden Gate Park Fisherman's WharfUnion SquareChinatownThe Palace of Fine Arts The Presidio Aquarium of the BayTwin PeaksThe Asian Art MuseumSutro Baths RuinsThe Wave OrganVisit the parrots of Telegraph HillSeward Street SlidesSan Francisco Columbarium Andy Goldsworthy's Spire Other California cities that ranked above no. 20 were Los Angeles (no. 15) and San Diego (no. 9). Fremont, the Bay Area's fourth-largest city, was listed at the bottom of WalletHub's staycation list, ranking as the worst city for taking a local vacation. WalletHub's "2021 Best & Worst Cities for Staycations" was published last week and compares 182 U.S. cities for vacationing locally. The figures were based off 46 metrics, which observed parks per capita, restaurant meal costs and more. SEE ALSO: Fremont Ranked Worst City To 'Staycation': Report "...even though the COVID-19 vaccines have made summer travel possible, some people may not be ready to venture far from home yet, and others simply don't have the money to take a trip with how hard COVID-19 has hit the economy," WalletHub said in its report. "Luckily, there are certain places that offer plenty of options for entertainment and relaxation at the right price point, making those cities the perfect spots for staying local." See the full list here.