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San Francisco, one of the major cities of California,
USA is just one of the cities that make up the San
Francisco Bay Area. Specifically,
it is the centerpiece of the Bay Area. Being one of the top visited cities
in the whole world. There are many things to discover in this beautiful
city where spectacular views, outstanding culinary choices, fog during summer
and a great cultural diversity can be found. The total population is only about
815,000 but it is actually a center of a metropolitan area with over 7.1 million
population.
With its mild climate,
abundance of accommodations such as condos and apartments as
well as vacation
homes that make you feel at so home even when you’re actually away
from home and the availability of international airports such as the San Francisco
International Airport, the major airport in the city and is known to be one
of the largest airports in the world, travelling to San Francisco is easy
and hassle free. In addition, English is the main language spoken in the
area, though Spanish is also common.
An interesting fact is
that many movies have been shot in San Francisco. The reasons behind this
is that the city is close to Hollywood plus the filmmaking industry in the
Bay Area is very popular and in demand. Some of the best films shot in
San Francisco include Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, La Mission, Dirty Harry
and many other highly popular ones.
You can get passes and
enjoy great discounts for a tour to some of the most interesting tourist
attractions in the city. The San Francisco City Pass for example is only
as affordable as $84 for adults and $59 for young children (as of 2013).
This pass gives you admission to sites like the California Academy of Sciences,
The Aquarium of the Bay also known as the Monterey Bay Aquarium and more.
The City Pass is valid for a period of 9 consecutive days where the tourist
is only allowed one visit to each of the tour spots included in the pass.
Another pass here is the
San Francisco Card which, as of 2013, is for $50 for 1 day pass, $80 for
2 days, $85 if its 3 days, then there’s $115 for 5 days and then
lastly $136 for a 7 day pass. This card will allow you to experience tours
for free such as the Wine Country Tour, or the San Francisco Sightseeing
Tour, tour on the Conservatory of Flowers, museum tours, and many more. Another
type of pass available in the city is the Wharf Pass. It costs $58 for adults
and $38 for children. This pass is good for 2 days and allows you to enjoy
a tour in San Francisco, Bay Cruise and 3-6 tourist attraction choices.
Of course, don't miss
seeing the most recognizable landmark in the city, the Golden Gate Bridge,
spanning the Golden Gate. This is considered one of the famous bridges
in the world and is included in the 7 Wonders of the Modern World. Being
one of the major roads going in and out of the city, it is one of the
first things you will see when you drive to San Francisco from the north. Mountain
View California and San
Jose California are some of the nearby vacation regions of the city.
There are many beautiful
parks, museums and other tourists attractions found in San Francisco which
are all part of the reason why the city is known worldwide as
a top tourist destination. There are many things to do, sights to see, places
to discover in the city and a trip here will make for a memorable one either
alone, with a partner, with a family or with a group. Just be sure to book
a nice San
Francisco vacation rental by Owner Direct to make sure your vacation
will be enjoyable and comfortable for you and your colleagues. Make sure
to bring your camera and take lots of photos to make your vacation memorable
as well.
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