San Francisco is a one of the most widely chosen summer vacation destinations for scenic rolling hills, chilly fog in summer, melange of contemporary and Victorian architecture as well as its world famous landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco has been voted as top notch city of America in numerous surveys and this is mainly because cosmopolitan neighbourhood and colourful landscape along with its obvious charm 1.7 miles long Golden Gate Bridge. With the gracious span, this bridge touts an iconic construction of America and celebrates 65th anniversary. The bridge gives an unforgettable experience while cycling, driving or simply walking through the bridge.
Other famous landmarks of San Francisco you will enjoy are Chinatown, cable cars etc. The dragon-draped archway at the crossroad of Bush and Grant streets leads to the entrance to Chinatown. The streets of Chinatown have rowed with vegetable and fish stalls, temples, herbal shops and eateries. Lichee Garden, R&G, Hunan Home's are most popular eateries that are ranked high amongst diners. There are also museums such as the Chinese Historical Society of America, Chinese Culture Centre in the Chinatown to date with history of China.
San Francisco also houses acres of verdant landscapes including lakes, gardens and bridal paths along with Strybing Arboretum, Botanical Gardens, quiet Japanese Tea Garden where tea drinkers overlook pond framed by fragrant wisteria and a waterfall. Another must visit attraction in San Francisco is named Exploratorium, a fun-filled and quirky museum with art, science, human perception featuring around 650 “please touch” creations.
Apart from Golden Gate, another largely popular destination of the city is Fisherman's Wharf that has a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. Since this historic waterfront serves as an active fishing pier, so San Francisco has a lot to offer fresh seafood around city’s restaurants and eating joints. Near Pier 39, there are the Ghirardelli Square and The Cannery which have been proven to be highly irresistible to most tourists.
Other attractions worth visiting during your San Francisco tour include –
- North Beach
- Alamo Square
- Alcatraz Island
- Aquarium of the Bay
- Grace Cathedral
- California Academy of Sciences etc.