Area ActivitiesSan Francisco is one of America's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Its hilly streets provide wonderful glimpses of the San Francisco Bay. The city has plenty to offer from excellent and unique shops on Union Square, to the bustling Downtown and China Town areas, the hippie haven of Haight-Ashbury and the magnificent bridges such as the Golden Gate. The Golden Gate Park is a large area incorporating gardens, lakes, sports facilities an aquarium and a host of museums. San Francisco is also famous for its festivals that take place at different times throughout the year and incorporate film, music and theatre. The whole city comes alive on Halloween when many hundreds of thousands of costumed revellers take to the streets. For excellent seafood and shopping, head to the Fisherman's Wharf. |