Travel to San Francisco

The City by the Bay one of America’s top visitor destinations. With it’s free-spirited reputation, odd topography and beautiful bay area setting, there is no other American city comparable to San Francisco. San Francisco is aesthetically impressive, with its steep hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. One legacy arising from the steep gradients is the unique, antique-looking trams which visitors all love to ride. More on San Francisco tourist attractions.

San Francisco hotels

There’s a wide array of hotels to be found scattered all over the city and its surroundings. Backpackers, hitchhikers, families, or business travelers, the city offers hotel accommodation for every one. San Francisco hotel rooms can be booked on-line for the most economical rates.

The city of San Francisco is renowned for its laid-back atmosphere and staying in a San Francisco hotel is the best way to experience the unique atmosphere by yourself. For many of the hotels in San Francisco you can make reservations on-line. Best is to book on-line in advance for the cheapest hotel rates.

Highlights

• Chinatown is one of San Francisco’s most enduring features.
• Check out the sea lions who have chosen to make their home on floating platforms around Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf.
• The iconic Golden Gate Bridge is synonymous with San Francisco. The bridge can be observed from locations all over the city.
• Zigzag your way down Lombard street, probably the world's most bendy street.
• Golden Gate Park boasts conservatories, a museum, an aquarium, as well as a quaint Japanese tea garden.
• Union Square is San Francisco's downtown tourist center which comprises of an odd collection of shops and hotels, flower vendors and homeless people.

Day trips by hire car

In the city you can get around easily with the excellent public transport. If you want to explore the surroundings of San Francisco it might be best to hire a car. Road facilities are brilliant and well maintained. Even the most unexperienced driver will enjoy trips by hire car around San Francisco. There are plenty of car hire companies should you wish to hire a car in San Francisco.

The Wine Country is an overnight trip inland to sample some of California’s famous wines, particularly at Napa Valley, Calistoga and Sonoma Valley. Across the Golden Gate bridge, Marin County is wealthy, laid back and trendy – be it new age spiritualism or outdoor pursuits. San Francisco Bay is gigantic and is dotted with islands (including Alcatraz), sail boats, secluded bays and ferries.

San Francisco hire cars can be booked at the International Airport and throughout the city as plenty of car hire companies have their depots in San Francisco. Most convenient is to book your San Francisco car hire in advance on-line. It is secure and safe and usually cheaper because the hire rates will be discounted.