San Francisco in California is a great city where a diverse culture, political beliefs, great scenery and various terrains converge and together make up a bustling city. San Francisco currently has more than 800,000 population of mixed ethnicity. With many great tourist spots to visit and explore, San Francisco is a must see city that any travelers should consider at one point in their lives.
For places to see, every San Francisco tourist must visit the Golden Gate Park, a vast 1,017 acres of urban paradise where different edifices and attractions can be found. The size of the Golden Gate Park is so huge that it is advisable to use a bike in order to explore the whole of the Golden Gate park vicinity. Among the most famous spots that can be found at the Golden Gate Park is the Conservatory of flowers, Shakespeare Garden, Japanese Tea Garden, among other historical and cultural tourist attractions.
And of course, after exploring the Golden Gate Park, tourists must also visit or at least pass by and get awed by one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge which has its own share of historical significance traverse through the Golden Gate strait and serves as the entry and exit to San Francisco Bay Area.
Aside from the Golden Gate Area, other places to visit in San Francisco is the Fisherman’s Wharf, a very famous spot in San Francisco where different people converge to enjoy street shows, great tasting fresh sea foods, or visit the Aquarium Marine Museums.
For the more artsy tourists, the Civic Center in San Francisco is a must-see place. Civic Center is San Francisco’s haven for beautifully designed buildings, and a venue for theater and music spectacles. The Civic Center also has a historical significance since it was in the War Memorial Veteran’s building where the United Nations’ charter was signed.
These are just some of the most visited places in San Francisco and there are many more. For the food lovers, or for those who get tired of exploring the city, it would be great to note that there is a barrage of restaurants in the city offering various local and international cuisines. Top class restaurants and fine dining clubs can be found in the heart of San Francisco. For those who are not financially challenged, famous top restaurants such as Chez Panizze, Micheal Mina among others, are the best place to dine and unwind. Aside from these famous restaurants there are also middle range restaurants and diners which would suit any tourist’s budget. One just has to look around and he would surely find a place to satisfy his hunger and food adventure trip.
For accommodations, San Francisco City has many hotels, lodging facilities, transient dorms ready to accommodate various types of tourists. There are budget flats and apartment type accommodations to suit those who are in tight budget. And for those who have the money to splurge on accommodations, some of the top class hotels can be found in the San Francisco area.
Yes San Francisco is a great place to visit ..don’t forget to visit pier 39.
Comment by John — June 28, 2007 @ 9:05 am