San Francisco

Sights

• Golden Gate Bridge – Walk or cycle across the red bridge.
• Alcatraz – The former island prison – book early.
• Cable Car – Ride the historic cable car over the steep hills.
• Fisherman's Wharf – The waterfront with sea lions at Pier 39.
• Golden Gate Park – Museums, a Japanese Tea Garden and lots of green.
• Painted Ladies – Victorian houses on Alamo Square.

Food & nightlife

• Ferry Building – A waterfront market hall with local produce.
• Mission burrito – Huge burritos in the Mission District.
• Chinatown – One of North America's oldest Chinatowns, with dim sum.
• Sourdough and clam chowder – Clam soup in a bread bowl – a classic.

Day trips

• Muir Woods – Redwood forest just north of the Golden Gate.
• Napa and Sonoma – Vineyards and wineries, an hour's drive away.
• Sausalito – Take the ferry to the harbour town with houseboats.

Good to know

When to go

April–May, September–October

Getting around

Cable cars, buses, streetcars and BART (also to the airport); Clipper card or contactless.

Tipping

15–20% is expected in restaurants.

Power

Plug type A/B, 120 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

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