Guide to San Francisco, California, USA

San Francisco is arguably the most beautiful and liberal city in US, although surprisingly small it makes up for it’s size with stunning coasts, scenery and hills. San Francisco and it’s residents pride themselves on being funky and individual, whilst it’s presently the tech capital of the world. it’s estimated that over half of the inhabitants originated from other cities or countries, which brings a vibrant, multicultural buzz to this exciting city.

Top reasons to visit San Francisco

See the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge

Take a trip to the infamous Alcatraz Prison

Hop on a cable car and see the famous steep hills

Main areas of San Francisco

Although quite small, San Francisco is the second most densely populated city in the US.

Union Square

The city’s famed heartbeat, containing many famous sights such as cable cars, Theatre District and Maiden Lane.

Financial District and the Embarcadero

The unique monolith that is the Bank of America Centre dominates the area, which also is home to Wells Fargo History Museum, the Ferry Building (Embarcadero) and the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market.

Jackson Square

Includes Barbary Coast - the original settlement of the Gold Rush mining community - and Jackson Square Historic District

Other areas of specific interest

• Mission District
• Fisherman’s Wharf
• SoMa
• Civic Centre
• Marina
• Union Square
• Tenderloin
• Nob Hill
• Pacific Heights
• Chinatown
• Presidio
• Haight
• Castro
• Polk Gulch

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Top Attractions in San Francisco

• Alcatraz Island
• Golden Gate Bridge and Park
• Fisherman’s Wharf
• Pier 39
• Lombard Street
• Ocean Beach
• Grace Cathedral
• Cable Cars
• San Francisco Zoo

Shopping in San Francisco

San Francisco prides itself on it’s quirky, boutique and eclectic small stores rather than malls, such as:-

• Art - Martin Lawrence Gallery
• Books - Books Inc
• Children - Aldea Ninos
• Chocolatier - Christopher Elbow, Littlejohns Candies
• Designer - Wilkes Ashford, My Roommate’s Closet
• Fashion - Upper Playground
• Furniture - Bee Market
• Jewellery - HQ Milton
• Magic - Misdirections
• Music - Clarion Music Centre
• Shoes - Heidisays
• Sports - Sports Authority
• Stationery - Needles and Pens
• Wine - San Francisco Wine Trading Company

Outlets - Cut Loose Factory Outlet

Eating in San Francisco

Recommended restaurants include - Dottie’s True Blue Cafe, Buena Vista Cafe, Pinecrest Diner, Fino Ristorante, Puccini and Pinetti, Calzone’s Pizza Cucina, Boudin at the Wharf, Tadich Grill, Cliff House, Tartine, A16 and Cafe Flore.

Nightlife and Entertainment in San Francisco

• Coffee - Caffe Trieste, Ritual Roasters Coffee, Blue Bottle Coffee
• Bars - Aces, Club Deluxe, Mix, Tee Off Bar and Grill, The Cannery, Rosewood, Blooms Salon, 1015 Folsom, The Royal Cuckoo, Red Jack Saloon, Elbo Room
• Cocktails - Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge
• Craft beer/Brewery - La Trappe Cafe, Mikkeller Bar, Rogue Ales Public House
• Clubs - Oasis, Divas, Bimbo’s 365 Club, The Golden Gate Club, Vessel, Mighty, Monarch, Pura, The HiFi Lounge
• Karaoke - Pandora Karaoke and Bar, Butter, The 500 Club
• Live Music - Top of the Mark, Tonga Room Bix, The Saloon, Pier 23, Johnny Foley’s Irish House, Sheba Piano Lounge
• Wine - the 500 Club
• Museums - Cable Car Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art,
• Theatres - American Conservatory Theatre, Herbst Theatre, Curran Theatre
• Arts - Palace of Fine Arts
• Music - War Memorial Opera House, The Filmore

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