The Fairmont San Francisco Part 2! I thought I took more pictures of my hotel room but these are the only ones I snapped. If I'm being honest, I spent more time enjoying the sights SF had to offer and living in the moment than documenting every single second. Distancing myself from social media and my phone really allows me to indulge in my surroundings and witness the beauty of the area. I hope you enjoyed my SF series. Next time I travel, I'll remember to bring my DSLR so I can snap some professional quality pictures when the moment is just too good.
The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is unlike any other. For those who have not seen or heard of the hotel, it's definitely one to visit. This hotel has been featured in multiple films and is a gem in the heart of San Francisco. The rooms and views are also exquisite though I must admit, my first room was absurd in the most ridiculous way. I requested a room with a view and I literally got a room with windows looking at walls. For anyone who has watched Casey Neistat's Vlogs, I was in the exact room where he climbed out of the window and onto the roof of the Fairmont. It was really disheartening so I went back down and switched rooms... for a pretty penny, of course. My room had a view and I could see the fog roll in and out each day. Saying it was magical is an understatement. More pictures of this hotel to come!
Were you a fan of Full House? I remember watching it as a kid and in all the times I've been in San Francisco, this was the first instance I've been in front of these Victorian and Edwardian homes! It was extremely crowded but everyone is very civilized and there's enough room to take pictures without anyone else photobombing your shot! I stopped by the Alamo Square Cafe right before coming here to grab a sandwich and it was delicious (you'll find it if you walk along the perimeter of the block with The Painted Ladies)! Whoever created Dutch Crunch Bread, I love you (see picture below)! You can find this landmark location between Steiner Street and Hayes Street in SF.
The other snaps below were taken near and at Japantown. My mom and I walked there by foot and it's fairly easy and flat... unlike the rest of SF! Have you been to these places? Would you want to visit?
For trips I take out of Southern California, I don't typically bring along my DSLR. It's a bit too chunky and I believe iPhone pictures are sufficient in capturing the moment. I took a mini vacation in San Francisco prior to the pandemic/rotations and have yet to share any of my pictures! My mom and I walked up and down Lombard Street... we managed to get up and down the steep, STEEP hill (#LegDay) to enjoy one of the most famous streets in the world. We got some really cool pictures too! The last time I was here was the day before interviews! Instead of preparing, I ran all over SF and took so many pictures of landmarks! Anyways, I have no idea how anyone could live in such a congested street. There's always people and cars around... day and night. The views are amazing (you can see all the way to Coit Tower) but the traffic and noise? Benefits and opportunity cost, right? More pictures to come!