My Holidays From Dublin Travel Guide - San Francisco, USA
My Holidays From Dublin Travel Guide - San Francisco, USA
San Francisco undoubtedly deserves its honour as ‘Everyone's Favourite City,' for it is one of America's most tightly inhabited with millions flocking each year to experience the stunning city by the bay, view San Fransisco's wonderfull attractions and sample the culinary delights San Fransisco's restaurants have to offer. Very few places enjoy such a laid back atmosphere, varied mix of individuals and an eclectic character, all of which are contained in a relatively small area for the US meaning you dont have to travel for hours to take it all in.
San Francisco International Airport is situated 14 miles (23km) south of San Francisco. The Bay Area Rapid Transport or "BART" Rapid Rail service connects the airport to the city centre. This provides a connection to the Caltrain commuter rail service at Milbrae Station, from here trains leave frequently to San Francisco downtown. Regular bus services also leave every thirty minutes or so in the direction of the City. Taxis take around one hour to the city centre and will cost you about $45, that taken into consideration car rental is widely available and a cost effective option. Oakland International Airport is 12 miles from the Oakland suburb and has similar Rail and Bus links. A Taxi from here will set you back about $30
Rent a bike, Take a Tour, Shop till you drop, the options really are endless in this diverse city. Some of the most popular attractions are,
There are a magnificent range of hotels available in this vibrant city. The main areas of accommodation would be areas of Downtown, Chinatown and Fishermans Warf. There's an extensive range of hostels, bed and breakfasts and luxurious hotels to suit everyone's budget. Rates will increase the closer to the main areas you stay, but many people have reported harassment from homless people a problem when you stay further out from the centres. Look around for the best hotel deal possible to get the most from your budget
The nightlife in San Fran is as varied as the city itself. Every one of the local bars in San Fran has its own unique vibes and travellers looking for something beyond mainstream won't have far to walk.
San Francisco's north beach is open until the small hours and is full of strip clubs and secluded bars for those looking to extend the night a little further.
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Introduction
San Francisco undoubtedly deserves its honour as ‘Everyone's Favourite City,' for it is one of America's most tightly inhabited with millions flocking each year to experience the stunning city by the bay, view San Fransisco's wonderfull attractions and sample the culinary delights San Fransisco's restaurants have to offer. Very few places enjoy such a laid back atmosphere, varied mix of individuals and an eclectic character, all of which are contained in a relatively small area for the US meaning you dont have to travel for hours to take it all in.
Getting there
San Francisco International Airport is situated 14 miles (23km) south of San Francisco. The Bay Area Rapid Transport or "BART" Rapid Rail service connects the airport to the city centre. This provides a connection to the Caltrain commuter rail service at Milbrae Station, from here trains leave frequently to San Francisco downtown. Regular bus services also leave every thirty minutes or so in the direction of the City. Taxis take around one hour to the city centre and will cost you about $45, that taken into consideration car rental is widely available and a cost effective option. Oakland International Airport is 12 miles from the Oakland suburb and has similar Rail and Bus links. A Taxi from here will set you back about $30
What do do
Rent a bike, Take a Tour, Shop till you drop, the options really are endless in this diverse city. Some of the most popular attractions are,
- Golden Gate Bridge - The rust-coloured towers, elegant suspension and supportive cables of the Golden Gate Bridge make this legendary symbol of San Francisco the most photographed bridge in the world, and visible from nearly any high point in the city, although it is often cloaked in rolling fog.
- Alcatraz - Out in the centre of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, or 'The Rock', is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most well-liked destinations
- Fisherman's Wharf - Some folks love the bustle of Fisherman's Wharf, while others make a conscious effort to steer well clear of it. But for better or worse it is extremely popular, attracting more people than any other city sight, with Pier 39 the commercial tourist epicentre.
- Cable Cars - One of San Francisco's most charming attractions is its network of 130-year-old cable cars, the only mobile National Historic Landmark in the country, and the world's only present system of cable cars.
- North Beach - Amid Russian and Telegraph Hills, North Beach is San Francisco's 'Little Italy', that has long been the central hub for anyone with alternative inclinations. During the 1950s the pleasure-seeking, non-conformist existence of the "Beat Generation" and their rebellious literature contributed to the neighbourhood's alternative character and tourists poured into the district for 'Beatnik Tours'.
- Golden Gate Park - Of the numerous open green spaces in San Francisco, Golden Gate Park is the largest and the loveliest stretching from The Haight to the Pacific Ocean, featuring gardens, lakes, many sporting facilities, and museums.
Hotels
There are a magnificent range of hotels available in this vibrant city. The main areas of accommodation would be areas of Downtown, Chinatown and Fishermans Warf. There's an extensive range of hostels, bed and breakfasts and luxurious hotels to suit everyone's budget. Rates will increase the closer to the main areas you stay, but many people have reported harassment from homless people a problem when you stay further out from the centres. Look around for the best hotel deal possible to get the most from your budget
Nightlife
The nightlife in San Fran is as varied as the city itself. Every one of the local bars in San Fran has its own unique vibes and travellers looking for something beyond mainstream won't have far to walk.
- SOMA – San Francisco's SOMA is the place to go for electronic music, hip hop and chill art lounges.
- Mission District – This is where you want to go if pub crawling with hipsters is your thing
- Marina District – More elegant then the above the Marina district, though no less debauchers, offers a more upper class option.
San Francisco's north beach is open until the small hours and is full of strip clubs and secluded bars for those looking to extend the night a little further.
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