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San Francisco Travel & Sightseeing Guide
January 10, 2008 |
A trip to San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge is the symbol of San Francisco, a city which boasts a vibrant harbour area. Exploring the city on foot, with its steep hills (home to the steepest road in the world) and cable cars, is simply charming. Top this off with an American experience like watching a baseball or football game at Candlestick Park. International flights arrive directly at San Francisco International Airport, as well as at two nearby regional airports: Oakland and San Jose international airports.
Flights to San Francisco
San Francisco can be easily accessed from three international airports: San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland. San Francisco International Airport has the most international connections, while the other two serve primarily regional and domestic flights. All three airports are well serviced by public transportation, with shuttle buses and BART rail system links. Taxis are also abundant and make for a convenient way to get into the city if you have a lot of luggage. If you are looking for a cheap flight to San Francisco try Expedia.
Driving a car in downtown San Francisco can be tricky and complicated, but a car is handy if you want to explore the Bay Area and the rest of California. The famous five-line highways are a great way to travel. Within the city, most areas are easily explored on foot or by short taxi ride. Don’t miss a ride on the famous San Francisco cable car, which starts its journey from Union square.
San Francisco
Sightseeing in San Francisco
The pier is a favourite destination for locals as well as visitors. Go to Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy some mouth-watering seafood or stroll and shop. There are many shops here selling everything from plastic kitsch to handicrafts. Pier 39 is the main entertainment district and also where boats for the infamous Alcatraz depart.
San Francisco is famous for its Chinatown, which is well worth a visit. There are more than 30,000 Chinese residents in San Francisco and Chinatown is fun for eating, strolling and shopping. Japan Town is adjacent to Chinatown and has some great sushi bars.
Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
Restaurants and bars are spread across the city, with something for everyone. San Francisco is readily compared to New York when it comes to range and depth of cuisine on offer. In Noe Valley, visitors will find smaller but pricey and well-known restaurants. The Civic Centre area is full of eateries and bars catering to the pre- and post-opera scene. The city also has a very vibrant gay scene and many bars and restaurants cater specifically to gay clientele, especially in the Castro street area.
Seafood is one of the main attractions in San Francisco and visitors should head to Fisherman’s Wharf or Ghirardelli square to try the catch of the day. Restaurants such as Alioto’s and Scoma’s are institutions here.
Fun by day - shopping and activities
Shopping in San Francisco is a serious affair and the city offers plenty for shopaholics. The main downtown shopping areas are Union square, Hayes Valley, Upper Fillmore, and Mission and Sacramento streets. Each area has its own unique style and range of shops. There are also plenty of malls worth visiting as well, such as Westfield San Francisco Center and Embarcadero Center.
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