- If you go out for coffee, you can't beat Blue Bottle IMHO. - Do a lot of walking (within reason - it's not as big as London but things are more spaced apart!

- If you go out for coffee, you can't beat Blue Bottle IMHO. - Do a lot of walking (within reason - it's not as big as London but things are more spaced apart!). You're there for a very short period this time around - if you have any thoughts about living there longer term (right now, before you have even been there) then forget about hacking code and concentrate more on getting a feel for the city. You can hack in London just as easily as you can in SF. - Drive down the 101 to Palo Alto and roll along University Ave. I really like SF. I'm sure the first thing you'll notice is how much more positive the vibe is compared to London (I have been living in London for 6 years, have been to SF at least once a year for the past 3). And good luck. EDIT: Realised they are only there for a very short time.