San Francisco, California is home to approximately 7.5 million people. It is part of the San Francisco Bay area and is located at the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula. The Golden Gate is to the north of San Francisco. San Francisco is often called the “Golden City by the Bay”, and is one of the most interesting places to visit.
If you prefer to fly, you can catch a flight directly into San Francisco International Airport, or you can fly into Oakland and take a cab or rent a car. If you are traveling on a budget, you can take the Bay Area Rapid Transit train to get to the city faster and cheaper.
When you get to San Francisco, there is no need to worry with transportation. There are many options to traveling around the city. If you choose to walk around the city, take some comfortable shows and be prepared. San Francisco is a city full of hills so be ready to climb. There are also ferries, electric mini buses, light rail, Segways and the subway system for traveling. Don’t forget that you can always jump on one of the iconic cable cars in San Francisco.
In just a day’s time, you can experience the natural beauty of San Francisco. You will see the beauty that captured the imagination of the world since the Spanish explored California many years ago.
The lovely scenic drive through Monterey is 17 miles long and gives visitors a breathtaking view through the winding coastal mountains. You will ride through several different famous locations. Some of the most spectacular waterfronts are seen from the City by the Bay. You will pass through Santa Cruz and Carmel. While visiting Carmel, take a bit of time to do some seaside exploring, shopping and some of the other various activities here.
The lovely wine country of Sonoma and Napa Valley are a must see when visiting San Francisco. A big contrast from the rugged coast, here you get to see the tall grassy land and rolling hills. The vineyards extend out as far as one can see, which tells you a winery is close by. During your visit, touring the wineries and tasting the excellent wines is something you must do. To complete your tour, take a relaxing cruise right across the bay, missing all the traffic to end your special day.
If you want some relaxing time away from home visiting a place that allows you to join in the fun, hustle and bustle of a big city, come to San Francisco, California.
