Nine things to do San Francisco the hot destination of summer stars and strips, a stop of the most classic of West Coast tours, where to stop at least two days or, better yet, 49 hours. Why 49? Because it is a number that has a special meaning in the city on the Bay: to begin with, San Francisco It measures exactly 49 square miles, the Scenic Drive measures 49 miles and, as if not enough, 49ers is also the name of the famous American football team in San Francisco.
Here are 9 things to do in San Francisco to make the most of the rest in the most seductive city of San Francisco California.
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9 things to do in San Francisco
Visit the Golden Gate Bridge
The most famous bridge in the world is 75 years old on May 27, but there are special celebrations and events for the entire 2012. Visits to the GGB improve daily with new shops to buy souvenirs, restaurants and guided tours on the day and evening bridge.
Experiences away from the crowd
Unique experiences that remove stress: cruises in the bay with Blue & Gold, yoga sessions, walks along paths along the bay, rides in RocketBoat to name just a few. U.S. Open Championship gathers the best golfers at the Olympic Club. The America’s Cup has returned to the USA since 1995 and the historical World Series regattas will take place in the San Francisco Bay from 21 to 26 August.
Cultural visits
The CityPASS, offered by SF Travel, opens its doors to major museums: California Academy of Sciences, Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), Exploratorium, deYoung and Legion of Honor. The Stern Grove Festival, whose entry is free since 1938, celebrates its 75th anniversary, offering outdoor concerts with performances at the highest levels.
Shopping
For shopping lovers the city offers an endless choice of shops, boutiques and shopping centers where you can buy any items from clothing, footwear, books and much more. You can find inspiration for your shopping at the deYoung museum (until 19 August) where the exhibition "The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk.
Excursions nearby
There are endless excursions that can be done from the city. The major theme parks of California, Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, the Oakland and Berkeley communities. South Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, with a stop at Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad, an ancient railroad on the road to Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach. To the north the wine area and Mendocino. To the east Sacramento, the capital, towards Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County and the cold clear waters of Lake Tahoe.
Fun parks
The child who is in each of us leads us to seek fun in some of the city’s attractions: the Exploratorium, the Bay Area Discovery Museum, the Children’s Creativity Museum, House of Air, the Magic Bus tour and the Disney family at the Walt Disney Family Museum. Great evening fun in Hurricane Bar within the Fairmont Hotel.
Taste multiethnic cuisine
San Francisco meets the best palates with a multi-ethnic and refined cuisine, with chefs creating combinations of increasingly innovative foods. It begins with breakfast on Saturday, a rite for Americans, at the Ferry Building Farmers Market, for the most delicious chocolates in Embarcadero with Tcho Chocolates, while in Chinatown there is the factory of fortune cookies Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. An event dedicated only to good food is the San Francisco Chefs from July 30 to August 5. Taste garlic bread, typical of San Francisco and fresh oven, accompanied by the classic olive oil and for dessert the refined candies of See’s Candies.
Photograph the most iconic places
The best memory of San Francisco is the photos taken in the most beautiful and picturesque places in this city. So this tour indicates the most beautiful places to photograph: Marin Headlands, Horseshoe Bay, Treasure Island and Twin Peaks. For architecture enthusiasts, the Coit Tower, the Legion of Honor, the Palace of Fine Arts and Alamo Square. But don't forget icons like cable cars and Chinatown.
Explore the neighborhoods
The route to San Francisco is 49 miles and leads visitors to see gems of rare beauty in many neighborhoods of the city. Mission murals, Golden Gate Park and Wave Organ in Crissy are unique discoveries. There are then places known only to the inhabitants: Creativity Explored, Paxton Gate and 826 Valencia. You will walk through the 49-mile panoramic road, which winds through the city and then return to the beauties that have struck you most.
