Short breaks to San Francisco
San Francisco city breaks offer a great atmosphere, iconic attractions, beaches and a vibrant urban culture – giving you all the best of the USA in one place. A city break to San Francisco is a real one-off experience and a highlight to any short break.
Main Attractions:
- The Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco Bay
- Alcatraz
- Little Italy
Ideal For:
- Culture Vultures
- Sightseeing holidays
Explore San Francisco
San Francisco is a real cultural hub. Discover all the different cultures, taste all the different foods and listen to the buzz of this city at its best. There’s such a wide range of things to do on San Francisco city breaks that you’ll want to come back again and again.
San Francisco – The City by the Bay- is home to a great Jazz and live music scene, festivals, iconic architecture, a wide range of street food and one of the warmest all-American welcomes anyone could ask for.
Head to the San Francisco Bay area and visit the island prison of Alcatraz; a military prison up until 1963, Alcatraz is now run by the National Park Service and serves as one of the top tourist spots in the US. You might have heard of it from films such as Escape from Alcatraz and with stars such as Sean Connery in the film The Rock – the film title taken from the island’s nick name.
A city break to San Francisco wouldn’t be complete without a ride on the Cable Cars (Trams). They retain their old-world look but are more than just a tourist staple; they are regularly used and are a common mode of public transport. Hop on and see the sights on San Francisco in a truly unique way.
You may not have heard of Lombard Street but you have to see it. Instead of a straight road down the hill, Lombard Street winds strangely downwards and to drive down it has become a San Francisco must for any tourist wanting to get the full experience.
San Francisco is also home to the full mix of American foods – top cuisine, great southern street food and an urban food culture that mixes world tastes with American portion sizes and excellent service culture.
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