San Francisco Bay Area: Tech & Tradition

🏟️ Venue: Levi's Stadium

Location: Santa Clara, CA (45 miles S of San Francisco)

Capacity: 68,500

Pro Tip: Do not underestimate the distance. Santa Clara is far from SF. Use Caltrain + VTA Light Rail to get there from the city, or stay in San Jose for easier access.

🏨 Where to Stay

• San Francisco (Union Square / Fisherman's Wharf): The tourist hub. Iconic sights, cable cars, and hills. Long commute to game.
• San Jose / Santa Clara: Tech central. Very close to the stadium, modern hotels, but less "touristy" charm.
• Palo Alto: Home of Stanford University. Upscale, nice dining, and halfway between SF and the stadium.

🦀 Where to Eat

• Sourdough & Chowder: Boudin Bakery at Fisherman's Wharf. Touristy but delicious.
• Mission Burrito: La Taqueria in the Mission District. Rice, beans, meat, no filler.
• Dim Sum: Yank Sing or any spot in Chinatown (oldest in North America).

🎢 Things to Do

• Golden Gate Bridge: Walk or bike across it. Go to Battery Spencer for the classic photo view.
• Alcatraz Island: Tour the infamous former prison. Book tickets months in advance!
• Napa / Sonoma Valley: World-class wine country is just an hour drive north.

💎 Hidden Gem

Musée Mécanique: Located at Pier 45, this is a free museum of vintage coin-operated arcade machines and musical instruments. You can play them all!

🤓 5 Fun Facts

1. The fortune cookie was invented in San Francisco (by a Japanese family).
2. The Golden Gate Bridge is painted "International Orange" to be visible in fog.
3. Denim jeans were invented here by Levi Strauss during the Gold Rush.
4. San Francisco has the second-largest Chinatown outside of Asia.
5. It is home to the crookedest street in the world (Lombard Street).