San Francisco came to life with the gold rush, caused by the discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills. In the 1930s with the construction of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, the city was connected to the bay area, now known for its numerous high-tech companies.
San Francisco has a unique character with very distinct neighborhoods, like SoMa, Chinatown, Japantown, Castro and Mission district.
San Francisco came to life with the gold rush, caused by the discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills. In the 1930s with the construction of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, the city was connected to the bay area, now known for its numerous high-tech companies.
San Francisco has a unique character with very distinct neighborhoods, like SoMa, Chinatown, Japantown, Castro and Mission district.
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Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a technical masterpiece that can only be described in superlative terms….
Cable Cars
San Francisco’s famed cable cars are among the city’s most popular attractions. Even though it may…
Lombard Street
Lombard Street is a long road situated between Embarcadero and the Presidio park, where it becomes…
Fisherman’s Wharf
One of San Francisco’s most visited attractions, Fisherman’s Wharf is a delightful outdoor area where you’ll…
City Hall
The city hall of San Francisco is one of the country’s most magnificent Beaux-Arts buildings, and…
TransAmerica Pyramid
The moment the Transamerica Pyramid’s construction was completed in 1972, the skyscraper’s unique silhouette instantly made…
Coit Tower
The 64-meter-tall (210ft.) Coit Tower on top of Telegraph Hill is a monument dedicated to the…
St. Mary’s CathedralCathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
This striking cathedral was built in 1967 by renowned architect/engineer Pier Luigi Nervi and partnering architect…
Bay BridgeSan Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge
The Bay Bridge is a 7-km / 4.5-mile-long bridge connecting San Francisco with Oakland across the…
Chinatown
San Francisco’s Chinatown is not only the oldest, but also the most famous and largest Chinatown…
Golden Gate Park
The largest and best known park in San Francisco is the 1,017-acre (411 ha.) Golden Gate…
AlcatrazThe Rock
Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island is best known as the site…
Alamo SquareThe Painted Ladies
The picturesque Victorian row houses at Alamo Square are among the most photographed buildings in San…
555 California StreetBank of America Center
Originally built as the headquarters of the Bank of America, San Francisco’s 555 California Street was…
Nob Hill
San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood was once home to the city’s richest railroad barons and other…
Mission DoloresMission San Francisco de Asis
The only intact Mission Chapel in the chain of twenty-one established under the direction of Father…
Pier 39
One of San Francisco’s premiere attractions, Pier 39 boasts shops, restaurants, and enough activities to keep…
Union Square
The third-largest shopping area in the United States, San Francisco’s Union Square is home to tons…