an easy travel guide to

San Francisco

INTRODUCTION

San Francisco, is a cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. 

San Francisco has been a magnet for fortune-seekers, immigrants, artists, poets and famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, steep streets, Alcatraz

The city attracts a diverse group of travelers year round because there are a variety of things to explore in  San Francisco.

Wheather

The best time to visit San Francisco is from September to November. Believe it or not, fall offers some of the city’s warmest temperatures year-round, not to mention fewer crowds than summer. Spring is another good time to visit thanks to its mild temperatures and lack of rain

HOW TO REACH SAN FRANCISCO

If you are planning a trip to San Francisco from any U.S. city or abroad, flight is the quickest and the most convenient way to travel to the city. San Francisco International Airport hosts nonstop flights to/from many U.S. cities. Direct flights to San Francisco in undoubtedly the best way to reach the city.

When To Visit San Francisco

The best time to visit San Francisco are in the spring and fall months of May, June, September, and October, when the weather is generally clear and mild, and tourist season isn’t at its peak. Traveling to San Francisco in the winter guarantees chilly, damp weather.

 

How To Get Around San Francisco

The best ways to get around San Francisco are on foot and by using public transportation. Most of the popular attractions are within walking distance of the city center, and the large municipal transportation system (called the Muni) operates bus and streetcar lines, leaving little need to rent a car.

MUST VISIT PLACES IN SAN FRANCISCO

  • Golden Gate Bridge – The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
  • Alcatraz Island –  Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco Bay, 1.25 miles offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and a federal prison from 1934 until 21 March 1963.
  • Union Square –  “Union Square” also refers to the central shopping, hotel, and theater district that surrounds the plaza for several blocks. The area got its name because it was once used for Thomas Starr King rallies and support for the Union Army during the American Civil War, earning its designation as a California Historical Landmark.
  • Coit Tower – Coit Tower is a 210-foot tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California, offering panoramic views over the city and the bay. The tower, in the city’s Pioneer Park, was built between 1932 and 1933 using Lillie Hitchcock Coit’s bequest to beautify the city of San Francisco.
  • PIER 39 – Pier 39 is a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California. At Pier 39, there are shops, restaurants, a video arcade, street performances, the Aquarium of the Bay, virtual 3D rides, and views of California sea lions hauled out on docks on Pier 39’s marina.

WHERE TO STAY IN SAN FRANCISCO

There are two main areas of tourist accommodations: downtown and Fisherman’s Wharf and the nearby Marina district. Without a car, downtown is best because so many attractions are within walking distance: Union Square shopping, North Beach (Little Italy), Chinatown, and scenic Nob Hill.

What To Eat in San Francisco

 

The unique or regionally typical foods to be sampled in San Francisco are abaloneDungeness crab, sand dabs, bay shrimp and crusty sourdough French bread.

Get Out of The City

You can explore the Arizona winelands near Sonoita. Besides, you can take a flight to Phoenix which offers great scenes of shopping and dining, and splendid cultural attractions.

top serving airlines usa

jetblue airways

JetBlue is New York’s hometown airline, and it is amongst the largest airlines in the United States of America, in terms of the passengers it carries. It is popular among the frequent travelers because it is a low-cost carrier serving the major U.S. cities like Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. The airline is known to carry about 40 million passengers each year, hosting an average of 1,000 daily flights to the cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America.

In case of any concerns related to the airline, you can call on the official JetBlue travel number.

delta air lines

Based on Atlanta , Georgia, Delta Air Lines is a major United States airline. Founded in the year 1925, the airline, currently, serves 52 countries across six destinations, covering more than 300 destinations. Known to be among the airlines which provide the world-class travel experience, Delta serves nearly 200 million people every year. The airline offers as many as 5,000 daily flights and 15,000 affiliated flights.

While the airline is known to serve the worldwide customers, it operates significant hubs at airports in Atlanta, Amsterdam, Boston , Detroit, London-Heathrow, La Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis/St.Paul, New York – JFK and LaGuardia, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and Tokyo.

To get in touch with the support system of the airlines, contact at the travel number provided by the airline itself.

spirit airlines

Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier. The airline is popular among the travelers because it is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. Spirit Airlines serves more than 70 destinations in the entire U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. It operates more that 500 daily flights, generating more travel opportunities for all the Spirit Airlines’ lovers. The airline has its operation basis at Fort-Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

To make online flight bookings with Spirit Airlines for all domestic and international flights, you can connect with a Spirit Airlines representative by dialing the official travel number provided by the airlines.

southwest airlines

Southwest Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the airline operates non-stop flights to more than 100 destinations across the United States and 10 additional countries. It is popular due to its reliable, friendly, and low-cost air services. The airline operates about 4,000 flights each day during a peak travel season.

The airline operates its crew bases at the airports in Baltimore, Atlanta, Denver, Dallas Love Field, Chicago-Midway, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston-Hobby, Oakland, Orlando, and Phoenix – Sky Harbor.

To book your tickets, change, or cancel your flights with Southwest Airlines, you can call on the official travel number given by the airlines.

frontier airlines

Frontier Airlines is a low-cost airline of the United States of America which has its headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Since the airline is committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right,’ the airline carries around 22 million passengers on its domestic and international flights, every year. Frontier Airlines serves more than 100 destinations in the entire USA, Mexico, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Canada.

Frontier Airlines maintains its hub at Denver International Airport with numerous focus cities which include Las Vegas, Atlanta, Chicago-O’Hare, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Raleigh/Durham.

In case of any concerns related to the airline, you can call on the official Frontier travel number.

united airlines

Headquartered at Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois, United Airlines operates a large domestic and international flights network. The airline offers air services to 1000 destinations in 170 countries.

United Airlines operates about 4,900 flights a day together with the United Express, carrying about more than 162 million customers, each year.

The major hubs for the airline are at Chicago-O’Hare International Airport, Denver International Airport, Guam International Airport, George Bush International Airport (Houston), Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and Washington-Dulles International Airport.

To make online flight bookings with United Airlines for all domestic and international flights, you can connect with a United Airlines representative by dialing the official travel number provided by the airlines.