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Can I walk in San Francisco at night?

In general yes. But how late depends on the area. SF like any big city has it's problem areas, so always have someone with you and avoid obvious looking areas and people that may or may not be OK. I have walked around late to take pics, but never alone.



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Union Square and North Beach are popular tourist areas and are generally considered safe during the day, but at night it's always a good idea to take extra precautions, such as staying in well-lit areas and avoiding dark, deserted alleys.

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You can walk or bike across the 1.5 mile art deco-inspired bridge and enjoy sweeping panoramic views to the Pacific, Marin Headlands, San Francisco Bay to the sparkling lights of the city. It's a unique way to experience San Francisco — and best of all, it's absolutely free!

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PIER 39 is the ideal safe outing. The pier is an open-air marketplace that monitors guest count to ensure everyone has space to socially distance.

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Market Street is San Francisco's busiest pedestrian street, with half a million people walking there every day. At the same time, with the highest per-mile crash rate of all streets in San Francisco, it's one of our most dangerous places to walk especially at many of the cross streets.

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