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SF is not a particularly dangerous city, but there are still some rough neighborhoods. In downtown SF, the mood of the neighborhood can change in just a couple of blocks. Therefore it is important where to avoid. As a general rule, as you go towards the water you'll run into much nicer neighborhoods. At night, avoid south of market street. actually, the good /safer areas start around Post street - unless you are at the Union street area, try not to go below Post. Better yet, look at your map and try to avoid the Tenderloin area! Ironically, some good bars and clubs are in the Tenderloin, just take a taxi straight to the club. Mission can be rough if you don't know where to go, although there are a lot of bars and restaurants in the area. Don't walk around Mission; take a taxi or drive your car to whereever you are going to. Leave a Comment
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I have noticed that many VT members have commented on how unsafe certain areas of San Francisco are. As a lifelong resident of San Francisco, I generally feel very safe in the city. Yes, there are areas to avoid, especially if you're a woman alone and at night (Tenderloin, Hunter's Point - but tourists wouldn't end up in Hunter's Point anyway, sometimes SoMa at night, Mission district at night). But, to be honest, I feel that as long as you are street smart and know how to handle beggars and sketchy folks, you will be just fine. For instance, in the downtown area, you will undoubtedly come into contact with beggars. How I deal is just say "Sorry," and walk on confidently. I also do not make eye contact and make purposeful strides forward. I feel much safer in San Francisco than I do in other cities. If you are street smart and don't go wandering off into dangerous neighborhoods to explore, you will be fine. Almost all touristy areas are considered safe in San Francisco.
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