San Francisco

When looking into American destinations, you’ll find holidays to San Francisco tend to be one of the most popular options available. Situated in California, you are guaranteed fantastic weather, a varied culture and plenty of interesting and exciting activities to keep you entertained. You certainly won’t forget your San Francisco holidays anytime soon!

Most Popular Attractions

One of the best ways to explore the city when you go on holidays to San Francisco is via cable car. It provides you with a unique and retro way to explore the city.

Alcatraz is potentially the most popular attraction in San Francisco. This is by far the world’s most infamous prison. It hasn’t been used since 1963, yet the attraction still manages to pull in around a million visitors every year. While visiting this popular attraction, you’ll go on an audio tour where you hear interviews with former prisoners and guards. This is a really chilling experience and one that will stay with you for a long time.

If you love greenery you’ll want to head to the Golden Gate Park. It features around 3 miles of beautiful scenery. No San Francisco holidays would be complete without a visit to one of the world’s largest man made parks. From Japanese tea gardens to paddocks and white domed conservatories packed full of beautiful flowers; this is the best place to head to if you are looking to relax and escape the bustling city life.

One thing that holidays to San Francisco are known for is a fantastic nightlife scene. The city really does come alive at night time and there’s so much to take in. The Marrakesh Magic Theatre is perfect for the whole family.

It can sometimes be difficult finding night time activities for children but this is by far one of the best available. This close up magic show will have you laughing and your children will be left amazed by what they have seen. Definitely an activity not to be missed on any family holidays to San Francisco.

If you’re looking for a cultured holiday, then head to the Palace of Fine Arts. The building alone is beautiful. It looks similar to Roman ruins and it attracts thousands of tourists every single year. Other cultural activities in the city include theatres and many museums. There’s even a good selection of children’s museums.

Dining Out in San Francisco

One thing that you won’t be disappointed with on your holidays to San Francisco is the food on offer. It really doesn’t matter what mood you are in, you will easily be able to find something to suit your tastes.

As well as standard eateries, you’ll also discover some weird and wonderful dishes in restaurants such as ‘Don Bugito’. This unusual restaurant serves up creepy crawlies as one of its main delicacies. If creepy crawlies aren’t your thing then why not try unusual meats such as elk and wild game in ‘Missing Link’.

Don’t worry if you don’t fancy trying anything out of the ordinary. San Francisco holidays offer delicious foods from all over the world. This is definitely one destination you won’t forget in a hurry!