Get The Most Out Of Your San Francisco Holiday

Whether you're only staying a couple of days or enjoying a longer holiday in the city, you'll want to make sure you get the most out of your time in San Francisco by seeing all the best attractions during your visit. To get the essential sightseeing out of the way in one fell swoop, visit Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square on day one to enjoy the famous sights, and then you'll be free to explore the 'real' San Francisco beyond the postcard images. That said, former prison Alcatraz is an attraction well worth seeing, and a trip to iconic Golden Gate Bridge can offer much more than just sightseeing, whether you choose to walk over the famous suspension bridge or take the road.

The larger Golden Gate Park area is enduringly popular with visitors too, especially with families who can find everything from free-roaming bison to fairground rides across its 1,017 acres of urban parkland. Golden Gate Park is also a big draw for nature lovers, due to its impressive floral displays.

If you're visiting San Francisco with the family, you can find a host of excellent modern attractions that should provide entertainment and enlightenment to visitors of all age groups.

The Exploratorium is one of the city's most prestigious, an interactive centre housed inside the Palace of Fine Arts, while San Francisco Zoo can always be relied on for fascinating days out – home to almost 200 species from around the world. San Francisco boasts impressive cultural diversity, and visitors can experience this mix of cultures firsthand by taking a trip to Chinatown. While some of the colourful buildings may appear a little gaudy by today's standards, since their construction in the early 20th century, heading beyond the tourist areas to find more authentic Chinese shops and restaurants can be an excellent diversion during a San Francisco trip. Even getting around can be an experience in itself at San Francisco, with quirky forms of transport such as cable cars being effective ways to see the city and connect some of the major destinations. Similarly, taking a cruise to nearby islands or around the bay can be a great way to see the city's sights from a new vantage point. A trip to San Francisco doesn't have to expensive either, especially when you buy a city pass to obtain discounts at top attractions and find affordable San Francisco hotels suited to your budget. Janine Barclay writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

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