San Francisco

It has a liberal reputation that is like no other city in the world, and sights to see that you will never forget once you have seen them, and thanks to its range of attractions and activities, San Francisco is one of the top destinations in the country, offering something for everyone who visits to enjoy.

One of the most remarkable things about San Francisco is the fact that it enjoys such a stunning location. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and surrounded by the verdant landscapes of Northern California, San Francisco is built on a number of hills that ensure that wherever you are in the city there is an exemplary view over the ocean to the sun set in the west.

The city is dominated by instantly recognizable landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the TransAmerica building, and there are many streets that you will have seen many times in the movies before you ever visit. The cable cars that date back more than a century and the iconic Alcatraz prison that sits on an island in the harbor. The steep streets that played such an important role in the Steve McQueen movie Bullitt, and Haight Ashbury Park where the hippies danced in the summer of love.

Wherever you go in San Francisco you can see stunning views and beautiful buildings, while if you leave the city behind and head out into the countryside that surrounds it, you will find yourself in the peaceful and gorgeous rolling landscapes of the main wine making areas of the USA. From the smaller wineries through to the giant commercial vineyards, the area around San Francisco offers visitors the chance to explore their favorite tipples and to try the latest vintage fresh from the vine.

Thanks to its large ethnic populations from all over the world, there is a real cosmopolitan feel in San Francisco, and the cuisine in the city reflects this. You will find a large China Town area that has some of the best oriental restaurants that you will ever visit, while the large Italian population that call San Francisco home have opened many trattoria and other small restaurants where you can enjoy he flavors of Italy without having to travel halfway around the world.