San Francisco Chinatown--dangerous?
Apr 25th, 2007, 07:07 PM
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San Francisco Chinatown--dangerous?
I'm going to San Francisco in a couple of weeks on business. I'll only have one night for sightseeing and I'd like to go to Chinatown with a friend, but someone who lives in SF told us that Chinatown is unsafe at night for 2 women alone. Is this true??
Apr 25th, 2007, 11:06 PM
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LOL JayZee....
PollyR, when I was growing up the same story was being told by my relatives whose ancestors came to SF right after the Civil War. Women without a male escort could be kidnapped and taken into a brothel where drugs etc. were used...
I am sorry but your question gives me a chuckle. Unless you plan on doing some illegal activity and get caught by the SFPD go to ChinaTown and enjoy!
PollyR, when I was growing up the same story was being told by my relatives whose ancestors came to SF right after the Civil War. Women without a male escort could be kidnapped and taken into a brothel where drugs etc. were used...
I am sorry but your question gives me a chuckle. Unless you plan on doing some illegal activity and get caught by the SFPD go to ChinaTown and enjoy!
Apr 26th, 2007, 07:48 AM
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PollyR,
Grant Avenue closes up shop and is a bit deserted after 9:00pm or so. I'd choose another street to walk to and from a destination. In general, Chinatown is not a great place for first-timers on a night time stroll, merely because there isn't a lot to see at night and also there are some alley ways and short streets that can be confusing. If you are having a meal in Chinatown, choose a well-populated street like Broadway or Columbus to walk to and from your restaurant.
Grant Avenue closes up shop and is a bit deserted after 9:00pm or so. I'd choose another street to walk to and from a destination. In general, Chinatown is not a great place for first-timers on a night time stroll, merely because there isn't a lot to see at night and also there are some alley ways and short streets that can be confusing. If you are having a meal in Chinatown, choose a well-populated street like Broadway or Columbus to walk to and from your restaurant.
Apr 26th, 2007, 09:43 AM
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I agree with bear900. 
dovima is correct too.
I'm trying to think of which big city in the US that I would feel safe in wandering around the alleyways at night. Exercise the usual care while in a big US city and you'll be OK.
I'm also trying to think of what area of San Francisco is good for night strolling. Everything closes down at 9pm at the latest. You'll be happier spending the late hours in a good restaurant/bar, where everyone else will be. San Francisco has some wonderful restaurants.
SF is also one of the safest big cities in the US.
Have fun!
dovima is correct too.
I'm trying to think of which big city in the US that I would feel safe in wandering around the alleyways at night.
Exercise the usual care while in a big US city and you'll be OK.I'm also trying to think of what area of San Francisco is good for night strolling. Everything closes down at 9pm at the latest. You'll be happier spending the late hours in a good restaurant/bar, where everyone else will be. San Francisco has some wonderful restaurants.
SF is also one of the safest big cities in the US.
Have fun!
Apr 26th, 2007, 12:52 PM
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Faina- the racist remark in this thread belongs to the poster who claims that a cat in not safe in Chinatown. Talk about stereotyping!!! But as my mother used to say about taking umbrage at offensive remarks, consider the source.
Apr 26th, 2007, 01:09 PM
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Not sure about Chinatown as I have only been there in the daytime, but I have frequently stepped out with friends to get a bite between 10p-1am on Post anywhere from Union Square to Hyde...it was bustling with activity.
Apr 26th, 2007, 03:22 PM
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I was in Chinatown on a Friday night a few nights back, it was well lit and had plenty of people walking around. There was also the Critical Mass bike group that was in the neighborhood, so lots of people and it was well lit.
I tried looking for a link and couldn't find one, but there were lots of people out.
I didn't feel unsafe, as long as you stay on main streets (where shops and restaurants are anyway) I think it's fine. The alleys of course are dark, so just stay in well lit areas. Also, I've been out there on the border of Chinatown with the financial district (which is pretty deserted at night) around 2-3am and remember it being well lit.
I tried looking for a link and couldn't find one, but there were lots of people out.
I didn't feel unsafe, as long as you stay on main streets (where shops and restaurants are anyway) I think it's fine. The alleys of course are dark, so just stay in well lit areas. Also, I've been out there on the border of Chinatown with the financial district (which is pretty deserted at night) around 2-3am and remember it being well lit.
