San Francisco Vacation Ideas
Summer Vacation Ideas in San Francisco
San Francisco. The summer fog has lifted and the city is at its stunning best. Alcatraz, the Golden Gate, Fisherman's Wharf and much more are awaiting.
Haight-Ashbury, more commonly called "The Haight" is noted as the center of the 1960's hippie movement. However, today visitors flock to the area, partly for its history, but also for the exclusive boutiques, clothing shops, bookstores, and cozy cafes and restaurants. A yearly event, with an attendance of approximately 100,000 people, is the Haight Ashbury Street Fair, held on the 2nd Sunday of June when locals and tourists come together for good music, food, and shopping. A cultural event for the past 30 years, with the merchants paying tribute to the 1960's, bringing the community together in celebration.
The 2nd Sunday in June also marks the day for the Dipsea Race, the oldest cross-country trail running event. This 7.1 mile popular event, from Mill Valley to Stinton Beach, passes through scenic Muir Woods with its challenging steep terrain, uneven footing, and step climbing (671 to be exact) up the side of Mount Tamalpais. More June Travel ideas.
The Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco, July 3 and 4, 2010 has been a yearly event for over 20 years, bringing in 90,000 visitors to the Pacific Heights neighborhood. In a 12 block area between Jackson and Eddy Streets, live music with an all-star line-up of outstanding jazz artists with old and new sounds for your listening pleasure, shopping at some of the finest one-of-a-kind stores and boutiques in Pacific Heights, and eclectic foods for a gourmet's palate, this 2 day Independence Day jazz celebration, with a backdrop of the Bay, is one you will not want to miss. More July Vacation ideas.
Fall Vacation Ideas in San Francisco
Visit San Francisco in September for the world's oldest Blues Festival with an all-star lineup. Festival information can be obtained by calling (800) 427-4124. More September Vacation Ideas
Year Round Vacation Ideas in San Francisco
Without a doubt, Fisherman's Wharf is one of the most popular destinations in San Francisco, famous for its historic waterfront, mouth-watering seafood and unbelievable views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and the cityscape. Ride the cable cars. Cruise the Bay with a ferry ride to historic Alcatraz. Watch the sea lions romp in the Bay. View the historic ships. Visit the Aquarium of the Bay, the fully restored Wax Museum, and Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum, just a few of the exciting and educational places at Fisherman's Wharf.
Find peace and tranquility only 12 miles north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Muir Woods with thousand year old redwoods towering over 260 feet high. Enjoy several hiking trails with varying levels of difficulty. The shorter hiking trails are paved, making them easily accessible for wheel chairs and strollers. A perfect day trip to fit into your travel schedule. The park, open year round, has a cool, shady, moist climate. In January of 2008, Muir Woods celebrated its 100th birthday as a national monument.
In the mood for some shopping? Try Union Square for major department stores and unique boutiques, dining, theater, entertainment, and upscale hotels. Enjoy the center square art display. Take the cable cars for easy transportation to 350 Powell Street.
Visit the Coit Tower, located atop Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. Built to beautify the city and decorated with murals portraying California life during the Great Depression, the top of the Tower renders panoramic views of the city. The Filbert Steps at Montgomery Street will lead you to the Coit Tower.
The whole family will enjoy the San Francisco Zoo and children's zoo with miniature train and carousel. Admission free for children under 3. 47th. Ave. and Sloat Ave. 415-753-7080
San Francisco Free Vacation Ideas
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