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SAN FRANCISCO
America's Most Welcoming City
San Francisco

Known for being laid-back and liberal, San Francisco also stands out for being the most scenic of all major American cities. Located by a bay and with one of the world's best known icons as a backdrop, this cool, welcoming city is the home of counterculture, cable cars, and a cosmopolitan population spread through a number of panoramic hills.

Victorian houses, old-money mansions, and a few landmark skyscrapers make up its urban landscape, while great restaurants, an eclectic nightlife, and major cultural attractions are part of everyday life. Join the dot-com yuppies, hippies, gays, and an overall youthful social scene for one of the most carefree and pleasant city experiences in the American continent.


San Francisco

Top 10
  1. The most famous bridge in the world, the GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE.
  2. The world-class collection of the San Francisco Modern Art Museum.
  3. Going on a CABLE CAR RIDE.
  4. Alcatraz, the world's most famous prison.
  5. Hanging around Fisherman's Wharf.
  6. America's largest Chinese community in CHINATOWN.
  7. The city's tallest landmark, the TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID.
  8. LOMBARD STREET, "the crookedest street in the world."
  9. The graceful Grace Cathedral.
  10. The 18th century MISSION DOLORES.




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The Best San Francisco Hotels

DESIGN HOTELS:
With its excellent location in Union Square and its modern interior, Diva Hotel is one of the most attractive places to stay in San Francisco. Get more details about this Design Hotel in San Francisco HERE>>

BOUTIQUE HOTELS:
Galleria Park is an intimate hotel in the center of the city, while Hotel Vitale has one of the most sophisticated interiors in San Francisco. Know more about these and other Boutique Hotels in San Francisco HERE>>

CHARM HOTELS:
Located in one of San Francisco's famous Victorian buildings, Hotel Queen Anne is a top choice for a romantic break. Get to know this and other Charm Hotels in San Francisco HERE>>

LUXURY HOTELS:
The Clift may have the look of a classic hotel from outside, but inside it's all about designer furniture and modern luxury. Another special place to stay is the InterContinental Mark Hopkins which appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo." Get more details about the Luxury Hotels in San Francisco HERE>>

CHEAP HOSTELS:
Young travelers choose Pacific Tradewinds Backpacker Hostel or the H.I. Fisherman's Wharf as their favorite places to stay in the city, but you can choose your perfect Cheap Hostels in San Francisco HERE>>

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Body & Soul
Gay & Lesbian
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Tours & Daytrips

Hotels & Hostels
The city's best design, boutique, charm, and luxury hotels, as well as cheap hostels with easy online booking at special rates. All of the best, special, and hip places to stay are HERE (San Francisco Hotels & Hostels Guide)>>

Sights & Activities
The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and all of the city's must-see landmarks, classic and modern art, striking architecture and street life, daytrips and tours -- it's all HERE (San Francisco Sightseeing Guide)>>

Cafés & Restaurants
You'll find the world on your plate in San Francisco. It offers a number of ethnic cuisines and undoubtedly some of the world's best vegetarian restaurants. We've selected the ones you should not miss, and they're all HERE (San Francisco Restaurants Guide)>>

Bars & Clubs
Except for the gay venues in the Castro district, San Francisco is surprisingly not much of a dance club city. Instead, it is big on live music clubs and lounge bars. We know where all the best ones are, and they're found HERE (San Francisco Nightlife Guide)>>

Body & Soul
San Franciscans are health and body-conscious, so in addition to keeping active through sports, the beach, or at the gym, they also have some pretty good spa choices:
International Orange - Renew your skin with the special facials at this spa that also offers massages and yoga classes. It uses organic products that may also be acquired at the online shop.
Remede Spa - Enjoy champagne, fruit, and truffles as you choose the right treatment for you at this world-class spa. The 5-hour Spa Indulgence is the best but also most expensive pampering option you can get here, but you can also choose a customized facial, a hydrating body-refining wrap, or a hot stone therapy.

Shopping
Start in Union Square for San Francisco's major department stores and designer shops, and then move on the special original shops throughout the city. Which ones you should go to and where to find them are all HERE (San Francisco Shopping Guide)>>

Gay & Lesbian
As the world's gay Mecca, San Francisco is a destination every gay traveler wants to go to at least once in their lives. When they get there not only do they find an attractive, friendly city, but also a large number of gay and lesbian hotspots. The places to check out are all HERE (San Francisco Gay Guide)>>

Getting Around
How to go from the airport to the center of the city and back, how to get around using public transportation, and city map HERE (San Francisco Airport & Transportation Guide)>>