San Francisco
To go skiing in California and not stay a night or two in San Francisco is really missing out. This lively, cosmopolitan city has so much to see, do and experience and adds an extra dimension to either the beginning or the end of your ski trip.
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San FranciscoTours & Attractions:
Even for locals, San Francisco takes years to explore. Bursting with popular tourist attractions and eclectic neighborhoods, San Francisco is definitely a wonder to behold. One of the top attractions in San Francisco is the infamous Alcatraz Island, if not for its history then for its view of the entire San Francisco Bay. Fisherman's Wharf bustles with the sounds of barking seals and brims with Dungeness crab restaurants. North Beach's Italian flavor sidles up next to the exotic Chinatown, while Union Square and the Haight Ashbury district entice with world-class and diverse shopping. Just beyond San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma wine country beckon with rolling vineyards and award-winning wineries.
Read more about San Francisco's tours, book Alcatraz tours and other San Francisco tours online or purchase the Go San Francisco Card for free admission to the Exploratorium and other San Francisco museums: http://www.sanfrancisco.com/attractions/
Urban Safari
The Urban Safari offers tours to many of the city's most popular sights aboard zebra-striped safari vehicles and buses. Many sites include the hidden, more cultural places like the Mission District, movie locations, murals & artistry, lookout points and architectural wonders. Other places tour options include a behind the scenes zoo tour, bar hopping, Summer of Love tour, Ghost hunting and many more unique and off beat treks. Pickup and drop off at your hotel or prearranged location.
More at: www.theurbansafari.com
Double-Decker Bus Tours
Double-Decker Bus Tours are led by City Sightseeing San Francisco aboard English-style, open top double-decker buses. Many of the major city sites are covered including Union Square, Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Ghirardelli Square and many more. Ticket purchase is valid for two days and you can hop on and off at your convenience. Spend as much time as you like exploring a region and hop on the next bus when you're ready. Stop and start your tour at any location.
More at: www.citysightseeing-sf.com
Restaurants
For 10 years running, readers of Bon Appétit magazine have named San Francisco their top city for dining out. That should come as no surprise. The city's beauty, accessibility and multitude of superb, neighborhood-based restaurants make San Francisco a one-of-kind destination for food lovers. To view details of San Francisco's top restaurants and book tables online, visit:
http://www.sanfrancisco.com/restaurants/
Music & Nightlife
From arty lounges to swanky nightclubs, San Francisco has a bar, lounge and club for every taste. Hip wine bars are de rigueur all over San Francisco, while North Beach is a staple of neon strip bars and the Mission District a hideaway for hipsters. Explore this neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to San Francisco's pulsing nightlife scene:
http://www.sanfrancisco.com/nightlife/
Events:
As a historic center for theatre on the west coast with a colorful and diverse population, San Francisco boasts a ceaseless parade of events and festivals that hum with excitement year round. Find event and ticketing information to San Francisco Giants Baseball, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Concerts and San Francisco Theaters, including the world-famous Curran Theatre and the Orpheum:
http://tickets.sanfrancisco.com/
San Francisco shopping
San Francisco offers some of the best shopping in the world, so it is no wonder that visitors and serious shopaholics alike want to spend some time and money in San Francisco's varied shopping centres, districts and malls. Union Square, Hayes Valley, upper Fillmore, the Mission, Sacramento Street, Chinatown and downtown's San Francisco Shopping Centre offer a unique style with one-of-a-kind shops, each mall and neighbourhood with a distinctive feel suited to any shopper's mood, from urban sophisticate to funk fantastic.