San Francisco
San Francisco is a progressive, open-minded city. It stretches across many hills and is thus famous for its steep streets the top of which can be reached by tram. The city is also a well-known hub of technology and companies the likes of Apple, Google and Facebook are based there. San Francisco does, however, also have a more playful and relaxed side, which is especially noticeable in the famous gay neighbourhood – the Castro District. Visitors are attracted to San Francisco by its relaxed vibe, sights, stunning views, excellent cuisine and crazy parties.
Weather averages in April
- Day 17°C
- Night 10°C
- Rain 4
San Francisco is a progressive, open-minded city. It stretches across many hills and is thus famous for its steep streets the top of which can be reached by tram. The city is also a well-known hub of technology and companies the likes of Apple, Google and Facebook are based there. San Francisco does, however, also have a more playful and relaxed side, which is especially noticeable in the famous gay neighbourhood – the Castro District. Visitors are attracted to San Francisco by its relaxed vibe, sights, stunning views, excellent cuisine and crazy parties.
Weather averages in April
- Day 17°C
- Night 10°C
- Rain 4
Cheap flights
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A City Where Fun Knows No Bounds
San Francisco is an amazing, innovative, and multicultural city, situated atop numerous hills, higher and lower, of which seven are the most famous. If you take the cable car, you can enjoy the stunning vies from the Russian and Nob hills, while the climb to the top of Coit Tower will enable you to see wonderful panoramic views. Hills aside, San Francisco enjoys a particular micro climate that can easily catch you unaware. Be sure to wear several layers of clothing, and always carry an umbrella with you, as the weather changes non stop and it can happen that one side of the city will be basking in the sun, while the other will be under a thick fog.
Despite the hills, San Francisco, should you decide to walk through the city, rewards you with amazing views. You can explore the steep lanes also by the historic tram or travel by metro that connects several city attractions. Check out the fascinating and a very photogenic Golden Gate bridge, take boat to Alcatraz, the former home of the notorious prison, see the sea lions in the Fisherman’s Wharf, try some great sea dishes in all the sea food restaurants and enjoy the architecture of the marvelous Victorian style villas in the Alamo Square Quarter.
San Francisco is a city, known for its openness, free spirit and crazy parties - one of the most famous definitely is the San Francisco Pride, where scores of visitors celebrate diversity in the streets of the city.
San Franciso is considered the tech centre of the US, as it is the home of companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook, Apple and other companies, synonymic for technology. On the other hand, San Francisco is a city, known for its openness, free spirit and crazy parties - one of the most famous definitely is the San Francisco Pride, where scores of visitors celebrate diversity in the streets of the city. Technology aside, in San Francisco you will not remain hungry, as it boasts an impressive number of Michelin starred restaurants, and well stocked farmers’ markets, while its rich Mexican heritage means you can enjoy delicious Mexican dishes all over the town.
Airports
San Francisco Airport
San Francisco International Airport is located in the San Francisco Bay Area south of San Francisco and northwest of San Jose. The distance from the airport to downtown San Francisco is 23 kilometres and the car ride takes 30 minutes.