San Francisco Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

San Francisco is a city bursting with youthful energy and only 350 miles from LA. Follow us through the city and discover that here, adventure seems guaranteed.

Leave the regular world behind when you step into the fog-swathed “City by the Bay.” From shopping adventures in Union Square to a trip on the city’s legendary cable cars, a #vacation to #SanFrancisco is bound to leave you with incredible memories.

#Visit Fisherman’s Wharf and indulge in its shops and galleries, as well as some of the best fresh seafood you’ll ever taste. Walk on the Golden Gate Bridge and take in the fresh sea air and views of the bay and Pacific Ocean. If it’s a more serene environment you’re after, pass through the stately architecture and flowing lagoon of the Palace of Fine Arts.

Of course, San Francisco #sightseeing isn’t complete without an excursion to Alcatraz, the island prison that once held some of the country’s most notorious criminals. Look into its empty cells and thick stone walls and wonder, could you escape “The Rock”?

For now, we hope you enjoy watching this #travel #guide as much as we enjoyed making it.

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0:00 - San Francisco
0:49 - Union Square
1:11 - ChinaTown
1:34 - Embarcadero
1:52 - Fisherman’s Wharf
2:09 - Pier 39
2:22 - Alcatraz
2:55 - Haight Ashbury district
3:13 - Palace of Fine Arts
3:32 - Golden Gate Park
3:53 - The Golden Gate Bridge
4:27 - Baker Beach
4:45 - Muir Woods National Monument
5:14 - Sausalito

[thethunderangelaj]

Born Virginian, raised Californian.
I moved from Fairfax, Virginia at the age of 4 and moved to San Francisco, and let me tell you - it is absolutely BREATHTAKING and such an honor to live there.
Great people, great city, beautiful landscapes- it's truly the best place to live if you have different love preferences or have changed your identity in a way. No one judges - that's one of the greatest characteristics of the place. Truly love it. San Francisco will forever be the city of my dreams- because when you have two amazingly beautiful bridges, wonderful neighborhoods, accepting people, and the nicest community I have ever seen.
Have loved it and still love it. Will continue to embrace living there forever. Highly recommend this as a travel location. Completely amazing.

[YashM]

1. Union Square in downtown for shopping
2. China Town for exotic goods
3. Embarcadero waterfront roadway with Market street, bay bridge and SFO ferry building
4. Fisherman Wharf for food and chill
5. Pier 39 for best view and sea lions
6. Alcatraz island
7. Haight-Ashbury district
8. Palace of Fine Arts
9. Golden Gate parks
10. Golden Gate Bridge
11. Baker Beach, best sandy beach for views
12. Muir woods national monument, ancient 260 ft high rewood trees
13. Sausalito, previously Artist colony now art galleries

[giacjack]

I have been there in July 2012 and i think every person should visit at least once this city! it's simply Love San Francisco!!
Greetings from Italy

[ariellemeyerson]

I love San Francisco, one of the most beautiful places I have ever had the privilege to visit.

[TheBakumatu]

I'm going here in 10 days. Visiting US is first time:)
FROM JAPAN

[bballer]

One of my favorite cities in the world. Just a beautiful town with nice people, great food, and lots to do. Always love visiting.

[jackie]

We just went here and as I always say, “ this is my future hometown”! I just love San Francisco! So many things I’m sooo In love with this place! The perfect weather, food, water, the bridge, all the things that you can do etc! Ohhh I can name so many....

[just_cade]

I went just before the pandemic hit in February and it was truly stunning. I came from NYC, and I had low expectations, because I am an elitist New Yorker, but San Francisco shut me up very quickly. First of all, SFO was one of the best airports I've ever been to, JFK and LGA are just awful. The geography, the mountains in particular, is very picturesque in California. Even though the city is actually not very big or overly populated, it feels pretty busy and lively during the day. There are some great places to shop and eat. I went to a restaurant in Sausalito and had dinner on the water looking across the bay at San Francisco, it was very beautiful. Definitely a charming city, and I would love to visit again one day.

[EnriquePerezBarahona]

As a SF resident, can we all talk about how this was all filmed on a sunny day. #fog

[shivdholakia]

The best and the most unique city in the world, lived there 5 years of my life.

[trangle-vxcw]

San Francisco is one of the best cities i have ever

[lyao]

I love San Francisco just because of The Golden Gate Park, there were many hippies gathering there and took place the Summer of love in 1967. Love and Peace from Vietnam

[Hershark]

San Francisco is the best. I live 40 minutes away so I go like every week

[tybarker]

Spent a few months here and miss it already. Going back very soon! Yes it’s an expensive city because it’s an amazing place, and you can at least get by there if you are willing to make it happen. Great jobs available there and valuable connections to be made. Great weather that makes you want to get out and explore. It’s the best place to be if you’re going to live in America.

[youngmusicianinprocess]

I am a born and raised californian and San fran is definitely one of my fav cities in Cali it's so beautiful and great weather and there is so much to do

[rockymu]

Wow! I really adore USA so much. i was there last year and i loved it. I remember all the beatiful places where i was. The airports are clean, modern and fabulous. All american treated me pretty good and i appreciate them a lot 'cuase you were really very friendly with me. I love you all so much, i send you millions of salutes from Mexico. I MISS USA! I WANNA GO BACK AGAIN!. :D 

[JudeRusga]

San Francisco Truly is 'one of a kind!' I am hopefully moving there in a couple of years and I cannot explain how excited I am! I think I've watched this video about 50 times! Of course I've recommended the channel to everyone I know ; it is the number one source for Travel guides!

[seanhogue]

Fell in Love with this place 6 yrs ago, nothing has changed

[watchmeyodel]

San Francisco is a very different setting than LA. I must admit that I did like it. This is coming from an Angelino man, SF is truly one of a kind. Everything about it shouts "memories". It has an amazing view and fisherman's dwarf was a great place to visit.

[IAmEverythang]

The City by the Bay, one of the few places in California i've not had the opportunity of visiting. Traveling is so wonderful, get up, get out and see something New and Exciting while you can. Nobody is promised tomorrow so make the most out of it today. I certainly would like to visit SF one day to take in all it has to offer.