San Francisco
San Francisco is compact, hilly and frequently foggy in summer, with distinct neighbourhoods within walking or streetcar distance of each other. The bay, the bridge and the parks define the outdoor side; Chinatown and the Mission define the eating. It is the base for Yosemite, Napa and the Pacific coast highway.
How long to stay
September and October, the warmest and clearest months.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for San Francisco yet
Is San Francisco right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what San Francisco is known for.
Great for
- Food
- Nature
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Family
- Couples
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Alcatraz Island
Entrance $47.95 · VerifiedSan Francisco
The former federal prison on an island in the bay, visited by ferry with a cell-house audio tour recorded by former guards and inmates.
Golden Gate Bridge
Entrance $15 · VerifiedSan Francisco
The 1937 suspension bridge across the strait, with a walkable eastern sidewalk and viewpoints at both ends.
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