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Coordinates
  • Latitude: 37.775196
  • Longitude: -122.419204

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Introduction

The Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge

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San Francisco's cosmopolitan feel and somewhat European feel make it one of the most popular stops in the US.

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Neighbourhoods

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Sights and Activities

San Francisco is awash in fun activities for practically everybody. Events and happenings in Everybody's Favorite City are always changing. The local visitors' bureau has a really good events calendar, with information about what's currently going on in town. Alternatively, try the Fisherman's Wharf website for a list of everything happening at the city's most popular tourist attraction.

Alcatraz Island

A trip to Alcatraz Island should be at the very top of every visitor's agenda. Fascinating history and amazing views make this a most memorable day.

DeYoung Museum

The newly renovated/built DeYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park is simply spectacular. Gazing at the building and going into its tower for a most unexpected perspective on San Francisco is enough of a reason to visit. But, the art collection strikes the visitor as much like the city itself, eclectic, vibrant, beautiful and unlike any other in the world.

Golden Gate Bridge

If you haven't walked across Golden Gate Bridge in the evening, toward sunset, you really haven't lived. The setting sun's rays reach into the glowing city and make for a spectacular scene. Below you, the peace of the bay clashes and mixes with the drama and power of the endless Pacific ocean. At times, some locals say it can be better than the Grand Canyon. Bring someone you love to make the moment complete.

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Weather

It is cold! Because it's right on the bay the temperature stays about the same all year round. Even in the summer, a thick jacket is needed in the evenings if you're going to walk around.

The months of May through September is dry with temperatures during the summer to peak at 21 °C on the average and with an average low of about 10 °C. From November through March, rain is a common occurrence with mild winter temperatures at an average low of 7 °C and peaking at about 15 °C. Snowfall is extremely rare in this city.

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Getting There

By Plane

San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km (13 miles) south of San Francisco, is a major gateway to Asia, Europe and Oceania.

United Airlines and American Airlines are the biggest carriers with almost half of the flights in SFO, mostly domestic, were operated by them.

Foreign carriers include Air France, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Singapore Airlines.

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Getting Around

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Eat

San Francisco is a food lover's paradise. For an extensive overview pick up a Zagat guide.

Every neighborhood has it's specialities. The Mission has a lot of trendy but reasonably priced restaurants. Tartine's and Pizza Delfina are popular spots close to each other. Pacific Heights is known to be a yuppie neighborhood but they have many good bars such as Harry's Bar, which serves fresh mango mojitos.

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Sleep

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Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Airport North
373 South Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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