San Francisco Rental Guide

View toward downtown San Francisco, ID#83566 Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA ID#144576 San Francisco, CA ID#206590

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 youre 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 theres $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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