Have you ever heard about the marine layer in California? I sure hadn’t. Apparently it’s this ghostly fog that rolls in from the ocean and covers the entire state of California for the better part of half a day, every day. This layer was supposed to have dissipated by June, but decided to stick around for an extra month while I was there. For most of the trip, this wasn’t the end of the world but severely impacted our experience while in San Francisco. For the first 4 days that we were there, the Golden Gate Bridge, the most iconic representation of the city, was completely obstructed. We drove past it, we drove back and forth on it, we visited multiple viewing points and saw absolutely nothing. We didn’t even see the bridge while we were on the bridge, that’s how foggy it was. It was until 7pm on our final day that the fog cleared and we were able to get a glimpse.
Pro-tip: If there are any seasonal weather phenomenons that occur at your destination, make sure to look them up in advance, prior to booking your trip.