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The home of the Golden Gate Bridge, gorgeous beaches, cable cars, hilly roads, lavish boutiques, and open-minded people, San Francisco is the 14th largest city in the United States. A city full of entrepreneurs and innovation, it was the first to explode in the dot com industry. The prices of property truly reflect the city’s success, including one of the most expensive lifestyles in the United States. As a very liberal city, San Francisco was the first in the U.S. to permit gay marriage. Experience the varied cultures, diversity, and the way of life in San Francisco. Book your flight today and see for yourself why everyone loves San Francisco!

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Things to do in San Francisco

With so much to see and do in San Francisco, you won’t know where to begin! First of all, the most well-known and popular attraction is the world famous Golden Gate Bridge. After astounding yourself with this magnificent sight, take a cable car ride through the hilly city, stopping at Market Street and Fisherman’s Wharf. If you have ever watched the television show Full House, you have to check out Alamo Square Park, where the row of the famous “Painted Ladies” Victorian houses resides. Some other great sights definitely worth checking out are the Coit Tower memorial, Mission Dolores Church (one of the oldest buildings left in the city), the Transamerica building, and one of the windiest and steep streets in America- Lombard Street. Taking a trip to any of the beautiful beaches in San Francisco and the San Francisco Zoo are great options as well.

Nightlife in San Francisco

San Francisco is known for being a very “scene” city. With many different bustling spots for nightlife scattered throughout the city, you could be partying all night long! You will find a good deal of Irish pubs, many stretching out into the Sunset neighborhood. If you are looking for upbeat dance clubs or even strip clubs, North Beach is the hot spot for you. Hoping for more of a chill, casual night out? Make a stop at the Marina where you can enjoy a few drinks. Hipsters and alternative lifestyle college students frequent Haight-Ashbury, South of Market (SoMa), and the Mission District for a fun night out. If you like gay bars and clubs, check out The Castro. San Francisco truly has everything you could dream of and more!

Dining in San Francisco

The variety of restaurants, types of cuisines, and price ranges in San Francisco are bound to tempt your taste buds in one way or another. A couple big trends in the city are vegetarian and vegan foods, so if you love sushi, fruits, and veggies, you’ll fit right in. With the largest Chinatown in North America, there are excellent Chinese restaurants serving traditional Chinese cuisine, including dim sum. If you are a seafood lover, head to the Fisherman’s Wharf for some delicious clam chowder and fish plates. For Italian, head down to North Beach, and if you’re in the mood for Mexican, check out the Mission area. Any variety of food your heart desires, you can find right around the corner in San Francisco.

Shopping in San Francisco

There are many local, quaint shops scattered throughout San Francisco worth checking out. In an effort to slow the expansion of big box stores in America, San Francisco has promoted the development of small, local businesses in the city. Head down to Fisherman’s Wharf and you will find souvenirs, small shopping centers, and the busiest tourist spots. Although there aren’t many chain stores located in San Francisco, Union Square does have many well-known national retailers, shopping centers, and a couple classy boutiques. Plus there’s an In-N-Out Burger down by the water–how can you resist?

San Francisco travel tips

• Contrary to popular belief, San Francisco has a cooler climate than much of California, due to it’s position along the northern coast.
• Although the dominant language is English, you can find many people who speak Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish within the local community.
• Make it a priority to take a boat trip out to the Golden Gate bridge and around Alcatraz Island, home to the historic and famous Alcatraz Prison.