Some cities are known for great food, some for beautiful scenery and others for high culture at every turn. San Francisco is blessed with all three. In one day, you can surf below the Golden Gate Bridge, browse a dozen bookstores and sample the local, organic cuisine that drives culinary conversations nationwide.
In the heart of San Francisco is an ultramodern city with skyscrapers, a symphony (San Francisco Symphony), a ballet (San Francisco Ballet) and a museum scene with posh restaurants to match.
Venture beyond the city centre and you'll find vibrant ethnic enclaves like Chinatown, Japantown, the old Italian neighbourhood of North Beach and the Latin quarter known as the Mission District.
Move further out of the city and you'll encounter ancient redwood forests and the lush vineyards of Napa Valley. All the while, you are never far from the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
Maybe it's the natural beauty, the lovingly restored Victorian houses or the way every meal becomes a culinary event, but somehow San Francisco doesn't feel like a workaday city.
Some vacation spots nourish the mind while others focus on relaxing the body. San Francisco allows you to accomplish both. Mountain bike in the morning, discover a funky shopping district in the afternoon and spend the evening taking in a foreign film while indulging in small-batch wine and chocolate.
In San Francisco, come for the food and stay for the nightlife. Or come for the nightlife and stay for the surfing. Better yet, forget about what you thought you’d find and just stay in San Francisco. There's a new sight over every hill and a new taste behind every storefront.
San Francisco is a fantastic destination for:
- outdoor adventure
- shopping and dining
- culture and history
Airport served by:
SFO