| San Francisco is one of the most famous | | | | now part of the National Park Service. The |
| cities in United States. This fourth largest | | | | island is also home to the first lighthouse |
| city of California, and 14th largest city of | | | | and US fort on the West Coast, as well as |
| United States, is among one of the most | | | | natural tide pools, bird sanctuaries and |
| densely populated cities in country. San | | | | incredible views of the bay. |
| Francisco is located on the tip of the San | | | | |
| Francisco Peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean | | | | Chinatown - So much of the history of the |
| to the west, San Francisco Bay to the east, | | | | city is tied into the Chinese people and |
| and the Golden Gate to the north, making it | | | | their contribution to the development of San |
| an amazing natural beautiful place. San | | | | Francisco. Discover the history and vitality |
| Francisco is blessed with Natural Beauty as | | | | of this community, from the original schools |
| well as having several other attractions for | | | | and churches to traditional herb shops and |
| global visitors. No trip to the City by the | | | | modern delicious restaurants. |
| Bay is complete without a visit to Alcatraz, | | | | |
| Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Nob Hill | | | | Nob Hill - Sitting high above the city is one |
| and other places of interest. | | | | of the most renowned neighborhoods, Nob Hill. |
| | | | Tour the homes of those who made their riches |
| Golden Gate Bridge - The Bridge connects San | | | | through the railroads, silver mining and |
| Francisco Peninsula with Marin County. | | | | other industries that helped create the city |
| Spanning 2 miles, with 750-foot towers and | | | | and the West Coast. This area is also home to |
| painted bright orange, Golden Gate Bridge is | | | | Grace Cathedral, the world's largest |
| impossible to miss! Walk or bike across, but | | | | Episcopal church, with incredible stained |
| be sure to leave enough time to gaze in awe | | | | glass and bronze doors. |
| at the impressive views from start to finish. | | | | |
| | | | Lombard Street - Climb to the top of |
| Fisherman's Wharf - One of the most popular | | | | America's most crooked street for amazing |
| destinations in San Francisco, Fisherman's | | | | views in every direction. From the top, |
| Wharf is block after block of historic | | | | you'll see Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz, |
| landmarks, shops and attractions. Visit | | | | Telegraph Hill and the Bay Bridge. |
| Ghirardelli Square, The Cannery at Del Monte | | | | |
| Square, the Wax Museum, Aquarium of the Bay | | | | Presidio - For hundreds of years the Presidio |
| and so much more. Don't miss the area's most | | | | has stood as a symbol of defense of our |
| famous residents, the Sea Lions living off | | | | country. Originally established by the |
| Pier39. | | | | Spanish in 1776, the Presidio was the oldest |
| | | | continually operating military base in the US |
| Alcatraz Island - Take the ferry across the | | | | until its closing and transfer to the |
| bay to "The Rock", the infamous home of some | | | | National Park Service. |
| of the country's most notorious criminals, | | | | |