San Francisco Travel Guide

San Francisco, California

San Francisco is one California's most important and most populated cities after Log Angeles. San Francisco is Located on the very tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, the city is framed by the San Francisco Bay on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. San Francisco is a teeming, vibrant city with a spirit and life unequalled throughout the world. San Francisco was founded as a fort and a mission in 1776 by Spanish explorers. The Gold Rush in 1848 thrust San Francisco into the public eye as a centrally located sleepy little town that exploded into a miner's haven of saloons, debauchery, and immigrants. Gentrified with time, by the 1906 earthquake San Francisco has expanded into a respectable city of prosperous business and trade. During the 1906 Earthquake, and The Great Fire that followed directly, a huge chunk of San Francisco was devoured and lost to us. But the residents of the city quickly rebuilt, and San Francisco went on to recover and reach new heights of fame and beauty Learn more...

Alcatraz Island " The Rock "

Alcatraz was originally inhabited by the Native Indians. After the Spanish era, California became part of the Mexican Territory until the independence of the State of California in 1846. How Alcatraz became famous and featured thereafter in many movies? Learn more about the « Rock » and how Alcatraz became a federal prison? Why Robert Kennedy shot Alcatraz Federal Prison down? Learn more...

Lombard Street- The crockediest street in San Francisco

Lombard Street! Is Lombard is the he crookedest street in San Francisco? Why Lombard street is famous? What kind of flowers grow on Lombard Street? Lombard Street is San Francisco is an east-west running street that has gained fame for its one block expanse composed of hair-pin turns. Lombard Street's origins are in the Presidio, at Presidio Blvd. It runs east through Cow Hollow area and for a mile between Broderick street and Van Ness it is considered an arterial road that is co-signed U.S. Route 101. Lombard Street runs through Russian Hill and Telegraph Hill, where it becomes Telegraph Boulevard leading up to Coit Tower. Lombard Street starts again at Montgomery Street, and ends at the Embarcadero. But where is that famous section of Lombard where visitors and photographers meet every day? Find out now...

Coit Tower & Telegraph Hill

Does Coit Tower looks like a fire nozzle? Who was Lillie Hitchcock Coit? Some qualify Lillie Hitchcock Coit as an eccentric and liberal modern woman while others believe she was an icon and lover of San Francisco. One day in the afternoon, a pioneer fire company had a short staff on the ropes as it raced to a fire on Telegraph Hill. The firefighters were surprised by a girl who came to give them a hand and incited others to pull up these heavy ropes and help the short staff of firemen to carry out their mission on Telegraph Hill. Lillie Hitchcock Coit became famous figure thereafter and embedded the spirit of Volunteers in San Francisco.

Lillie Hitchcock Coit real name is Elizabeth Wyche Hitchcock who married Mr Coit and that’s how she got the name Coit! She was fascinated by the firemen and their careenage in carrying out difficult mission in San Francisco.

Lillie Hitchcock Coit became a famous local and international figure thanks to her initiative and creative personality. After her death in 1929, her will was executed when Coit Tower was finally built in her honor and this of San Francisco firemen. She basically sponsored Coit Tower project with her own money but never saw or new about this future legendary tower.

Coit Tower is a 180-foot cylindrical tower which stands atop Telegraph Hill . It offers spectacular views over San Francisco Bay. The Tower became a symbol and Icon of the city of San Francisco thanks to Lillie Hitchcock Coit Generosity.

This cylindrical tower is considered as one of the best art deco tower architectural style in San Francisco. Coit Tower is a 210 feet (64 m) of unpainted reinforced concrete. This masterpiece of art deco was designed by architects Arthur Brown, Jr. and Henry Howard . Contrary to popular opinion, the tower was not designed to resemble a fire hose nozzle .Coit Tower was designed to honor San Francisco firefighters. That’s probably why lots of tour guides and locals believe it resemble a fire hose nozzle Learn more...

The Pacific Heights or " the Beverly Hills of the North "

The Pacific Heights is the elegant fancy district located between the presidio from the west, Cow Hollow and Marina District from the north , Japan Town from the south and Van Ness limits The Pacific Heights from the east. The Pacific Heights is a scenic neighborhood offering panoramic and spectacular views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts , Alcatraz and the Presidio. The Pacific Heights is home to an interesting class of San Francisco denizens, from yuppies to the elite.
The Pacific Heights is considered is one of the most elegant and expensive real estate area in the US. Is the The Pacific Heights home to movie stars, celebrities and wealthy people? Find out now?

The Golden Gate Bridge- " The Icon of the West "

The Golden Gate Bridge is the most photographed bridge in the world. The Golden Gate Bridge became California iconic monument of the Wild West. The Golden Gate Bridge featured in Hollywood’s movies from James Bond to local TV Show such Dirty Harry with Clint Eastwood. The Golden Gate Bridge was the largest suspension bridge constituted of one large span when it was in completed back in 1937. Why the Golden Gate Bridge is so famous? What is the real color of the Golden Gate Bridge ? Don't wait! Find out now...

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden stands in the middle of the Golden Gate Park. The Japanese Tea Garden is surrounded by interesting museums and by San Francisco botanical garden. San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden was created by the famous Japanese Baron Makoto Hagiwara. San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden was offered as a gift to the city of San Francisco, the Japanese Tea Garden was inspired by the 1894 World's Fair exhibit called The Japanese Village. Learn more about this unique symmetrical Japanese garden..

Alamo Square - " The painted Ladies "

Alamo Square is the most visited park in San Francisco after the Golden Gate Park. Alamo Square is located only about 10 blocks from the Civic Center. The Square is home to the famous “painted ladies”. The painted ladies are actually a bunch of Victorian houses standing on the same side of Steiner street. Alamo Square offers spectacular views of the so called painted ladies and San Francisco skyline in the background. Learn more...

Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco and California, and an exciting and vibrant section of San Francisco. Famous for its art galleries, candy stores, gift shops and seafood restaurants. Where to eat and what to do in the San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf? Learn more...

Union Square - " The vibrant Heart if San Francisco "

San Francisco ‘s Union Square is the vibrant section and the heart of San Francisco. Union Square is home to luxurious hotels, elegant shopping department stores and local and international restaurants. Whatever visitors may look for, they know there is only one place where are can be found, that would be at the famous Union Square! Learn more...

The Palace of Fine Arts " Pure Classic Architecture "

The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco is a beautiful Classically inspired building located in San Francisco's Marina District, by the Presidio. Home to the Exploratorium, and a staple of the San Francisco landscape, The Palace of Fine Arts is one of the hand-full of buildings that embodies San Francisco monuments. The Palace of Fine Art was built for the inauguration of Panama Canal, back in
1916? Why it was in San Francisco and why Panama Canal was so important ?Find out now...

North Beach- Washington Square

San Francisco's North Beach district is the area located in north-eastern part of the city of San Francisco. San Francisco's North Beach is a bustling part of the city with vibrant flavor and a lively, fun ambience. Known primarily for its Italian roots and its Mediterranean atmosphere, North Beach is a beautiful vibrant part of San Francisco for day and night life.
Sheltered from ocean breezes by Russian Hill, North Beach is often sunny on days when the rest of San Francisco is shrouded in fog. North Beach is a hub of restaurants, boutiques, and sightseeing. From Coit Tower to the Cable Cars, to St. Peter and Paul's Church, to Washington Square Park, North Beach is filled with things to see on a walk before dinner or after lunch. Learn more...

San Francisco's Twin Peaks

San Francisco's Twin Peaks are two hills standing side by side, nearly a thousand feet high above San Francisco. The geographical location of the Twin-Peaks offers visitors the best and most spectacular views of San Francisco, the Bay and the Pacific Ocean coastline. Learn more...

Chinatown- "The City within the City"

San Francisco's Chinatown is home to the largest population of Chinese and Asian community all in one area outside of the mainland China. San Francisco's Chinatown Founded back in 1850s as a shantytown for the Chinese immigrant laborers on the railroad and in the goldmines. San Francisco's Chinatown has grown to a thriving city within a city. Today, Chinatown is the large district that extends from the Union Square extending east to North Beach and Columbus. Learn more now...

The Civic Center

San Francisco's Civic Center is the administrative capital of San Francisco. The Civic Center is home to many of an Francisco's civic government buildings, and a number of cultural institutions including the City Hall and the War Memorial Opera House. Learn more...

The Golden Gate Park & its wonders

Golden Gate Park is the largest park in San Francisco City and County. The Golden Gate Park is actually longer than the Central Park in New York. However, the Golden Gate Park is not as wide as Central Park in New York.
The Golden Gate Park is a 1017 acres park that extends from the Pacific Ocean in the west to Stanyan Street in the East, located 20 blocks from San Francisco Civic Center. The Golden Gate Park is limited by Fulton street (North) and Lincoln Way(South). The Golden Gate Park attractions are number one in San Francisco for nature lovers and outdoors people.
The Golden Gate Park was designed by William Hall back in 1870, the park was conceived to attract housing development around a recreational park. William Hall converted the sand dunes into a spectacular park with hilly park landscape to protect from the Ocean. The Golden Gate Park constitutes of meadows, beautiful lakes, ridges and winding roads. The Golden Gate Park is home to the impressive Japanese Tea Garden, The Museum of Science, San Francisco Botanical Garden, The famous De Young Museum, The Conservatory of Flowers, The Music Concourse Area, California Academy of Sciences, Dutch floral garden and an authentic Windmill by the Pacific Ocean...Learn more now...

San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry Blossom Festival takes place in San Francisco every year in April .The Japanese community in San Francisco celebrates their interesting Cherry Blossom Festival exhibiting their traditional and cultural heritage. The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the most interesting celebrations for the Asian Communities in California. San Francisco’s Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually in Japan town since 1967. Learn more...

San Francisco Hotels

Looking for a hotel in San Francisco downtown or Fisherman's Wharf area? Check out our selection of best hotels in San Francisco...

San Francisco Restaurants

San Francisco is home to a wide collection of international and local restaurants offering fine and casual cuisines for all tastes Learn more...