February is almost done, and for any of you local San Franciscans you know that means the rain is upon us. As water is plummeting from the sky, we know it can be hard to find any motivation to leave your cozy, warm and DRY San Francisco furnished apartments. As the cold returned once again, we all cozied up in our shared housing to escape the San Francisco weather…. some of you haven’t left since. But we are here to tell you that SF has a lot to offer, even in poor weather. So if you’re feeling inspired and adventurous, here is a list of rainy day must-dos. Grab your family, your friends, and your roommates, and go explore San Francisco in the rain!
Urban Putt
If you like golfing, you won’t let a little rain stop you. Urban Putt is the perfect place to get a bite to eat, maybe a drink, and putt around. Also great for a rainy-day date!
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Wine Tasting Room
Nothing warms you up quite like a few too many wine samplers! San Francisco is home to dozens of wine tasting rooms. Find one around the corner from your furnished apartment in SF, or try one of our favorites below!
Bluxome Street Winery
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Maritime Wine Tasting Studio
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DogPatch WineWorks
Jennifer Ferland
JAX Vineyard
Terra Ferma Landscapes
Exploratorium
If you and your San Francisco roommates have already binge-watched every Planet earth episode on Netflix, it may be time to get out of your student housing and explore San Francisco’s mind-opening offerings. You can head to the Exploratorium for an afternoon of science-filled fun and exploration! Even better, checkout the Exploratorium “After Dark” on Thursday evenings for an adults-only experience that is sure to blow your mind.
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Castro Theatre
Why watch Youtube videos all alone in your San Francisco single room when you could watch movies in a beautiful old movie theater! Even better, this historic theater now hosts sing alongs and drag shows, making for the best rainy day activity.
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The 4-Star Theatre
Known for “alternative world cinema”, this theater is perfect for when you don’t feel like seeing the current Hollywood hit.
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Warm Drinks
Sometimes, the only thing that can get you to roll out of the bed in your SF furnished apartment is the idea of a soothing and delicious warm beverage. So on a rainy day like this one, head to one of the cozy cafes on our list of favorites for some hot cocoa or a cup o’ joe!
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The Ferry Building Marketplace
If you are only staying in your San Francisco apartment for a short amount of time, this one should definitely be at the top of your bucket list. All of SF’s local flavors are available in the Ferry Building, and it is a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. Try all of the free samples and be sure to make a pitstop at Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream (the “secret breakfast” flavor is a crowd favorite!)
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Head to the coast!
If you not only want to get out of your housing, but out of San Francisco altogether, head to the coast! Checkout the number of hip cafes on Ocean Beach, and cozy up for a few hours. Maybe take a walk on the sand along the stormy seas – just prepare to get wet!
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Conservatory of Flowers
Whether you are a SF local or are renting your room for the short term, the Conservatory of Flowers is always a good idea. The Conservatory of Flowers is truly is a gem of San Francisco – and what better time to visit a giant greenhouse full of exotic greenery than on a rainy day? Read more about our experience here!
Finally, if you want a good idea of some of the unique things happening in the city every day, check out this website for daily ideas. There are a million places to escape the rain in San Francisco, you just have to get out of the house to go find them!
Whether you are a SF native or a traveler, if you need a place to escape the rain, you can browse our available short term rentals and long term furnished apartments in San Francisco here.
Need more inspiration for things to do in the city? Our blog posts weekly about adventures, ideas, and places to explore in San Francisco! Check out our other posts here!
Post written by contributor Rachel Fay.
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