I’m so sick of hearing how terrible things are in San Francisco.
For the past several years, the media has been on a relentless campaign talking up the problems of the City by the Bay. Outlets from The New York Times to the Financial Times have written stories about how San Francisco is caught up in a “doom loop,” where rampant drug use, homelessness and street crime are driving out businesses and residents.
But recent trips suggest to me that the hype is way overblown.
In fact, I’d argue it’s actually a great time to visit San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Flight prices are reasonable from many U.S. hubs, and hotels — especially luxury accommodations — are…