You’ll be captivated by San Francisco’s beautiful setting between the Pacific Ocean and the expanse of San Francisco Bay. The city was born during the Gold Rush and still enjoys a legacy of quirky eccentricity and letting the good times roll. Explore this incredible city’s fascinating neighbourhoods, surrounding central Union Square and busy Market Street.

San Francisco’s historic cable cars clatter up and down hilly streets. Hop on one to travel from bustling Union Square to a mosaic of vibrant ethnic districts like Italian North Beach, while enjoying the view of the city at the same time!

At Fisherman’s Wharf, stroll through the Aquatic Park waterfront, sample fresh seafood and sourdough bread, or catch a ferry to the infamous and fascinating Alcatraz. Eat your way through America’s largest Chinatown and sample Californian cuisine, a heady fusion of American, Mediterranean and Asian flavours.

There is so much to do here, including wandering peaceful trails through three-mile-long Golden Gate Park, with woods, lakes, waterfalls and meadows reaching the Ocean Esplanade beside the Pacific and of course, the incredible Golden Gate Bridge.

Venture across the Golden Gate to the small communities of picturesque Marin County. Or, you may prefer wine-tasting at the famous Sonoma and Napa Valley vineyards, only one hour’s drive from central San Francisco and yet offering a completely different landscape and climate!