# A One Night Romantic Escape to San Francisco *By James Hills — Updated January 2024* Not all travel needs to be planned and sometimes the best escapes are the ones where you fly by the seat of your pants and boldly go somewhere and then figure out what to do. That's sorta what happened last week for Heather and I when we visited San Francisco. We were invited for a quick media launch event, but decided to fly in early and leave late the next day so we could see some sights and figure out if this was a destination that we wanted to come back to and spend more time in the future. Thankfully, we've gotten very nimble and planning escapes like this and so it wasn't as challenging as it might have otherwise been. Packing smart makes it a lot easier to be flexible when you make bold plans like exploring a new city. So that means that along with standard stuff like a water bottle, great headphones, and my Honor 8 cell phone (gotta take great pics right?). 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Unfortunately, when you visit, it is unlikely that you'll find fancy glowing drinks and Scotch cotton candy there for you, but it's a museum that you should definitely visit. When you do, you'll be able to see sharks, stingrays, penguins, mangrove trees etc. I'm sure there was a lot more to see but we were limited to the rooms that hosted our party. Feel free to substitute visiting a chic cocktail bar such as Burritt Room or a fun tiki bar like [Smuggler's Cove](https://www.smugglerscovesf.com/) or [Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar](https://www.tongaroom.com/) for some similarly fun drinks. The next morning it was time to do a quick photo safari of San Francisco including a tour through China town. Don't forget to stop at Eastern Bakery in Chinatown for some snacks. While the attitude is rough and the language barrier is strong, simply point to stuff that looks good and you really can't go wrong. Aside from this one, I'm not sure what anything else in my bag was or how much it cost but I don't regret trying any of it. Though I probably should have been bolder and tried the "Pig Ears" but I guess that's my limit. Next it was time to visit the Palace of Fine Arts for a stroll through the park. And then a visit to the Golden Gate bridge before heading back to the airport.  It was a quick trip, but you gotta be bold sometimes and seize opportunities when they present themselves.  Top Picks Flow Voyages ### Book your next cruise with Heather at Flow Voyages Flow Voyages is a travel advisor specializing in cruises and resorts. [Contact Flow Voyages](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/3lM3jd_y2nIT3rTCClcmVg.617) Promoted by FlowAds Details Written by: James Hills Published: 23 August 2016 Last Updated: 11 January 2024 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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