Crammed into a relatively small area surrounded by the bay and the Pacific Ocean, it’s possible to walk the length and breadth of San Francisco. Holidays here have a special close-up quality – you’ll find friendly faces and a great atmosphere as you explore on foot, taking in the various neighbourhoods.
Chinatown is lively and bewitching, with its shops selling curios and restaurants tempting you with their sizzling delights. Union Square is for department store shopping, and downtown drinking and dining. North Beach has some great Italian restaurants, and is also famous for its association with the Beat poets. Holidays to San Francisco have to include a visit to the well-to-do Nob Hill on one of the famous cable cars (it's compulsory to take a ride!), while swanky Russian Hill and Pacific Heights are a delight to stroll around. In Mission, sample some great Central American food in the funky restaurants.
Down at Fisherman's Wharf, you can meet sea lions, sample delicious local seafood and take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, home of the world's most notorious prison. And San Francisco holidays wouldn't be complete without a walk across Golden Gate Bridge. Take a stroll over this unmistakable landmark to reach Golden Gate Park - a delightful place for a relaxed afternoon away from the buzz of the city. You can also Ascend Coit Tower for stunning views of the bay and the whole city. Sonoma and Napa wine valleys are slightly north, with Carmel and Monterey 2 hours south, down beautiful Highway 1.
Read on to find out more about our fantastic range of San Francisco holiday packages:
Eats & drinks
Famous for fusion cooking, San Francisco is home to some of the best restaurants in the west. There's Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Thai and even a few Indian restaurants together with usual favourites such as the Hard Rock Cafe®. The Stinking Rose garlic restaurant is a must for lovers of this pungent herb - booking is essential!
Getting around
Either explore on foot or hop aboard one of the many cable cars, but hold on tight, riding down some of those steep streets requires nerves of steel!
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