San Francisco is one of the premier destinations on the West Coast of the USA that offers fantastic nightlife and culture. Shopping, fine dining and festivals are only three of the reasons to visit San Francisco which is one of the cities that has been named richest in Tourism through America. A visit to the pier can bring culture, quaint shops and local cuisine to the visitor.

No visit to San Francisco is complete without a visit to the popular abandoned prison Alcatraz. Tours are offered multiple times daily through the high season and even daily through low seasons. These guided tours bring you through the halls of Alcatraz where famous criminals were once housed.

San Francisco is home to the famous Golden Gate Bridge which is one the most popular tourist destinations in the area and claims fame to one of the most cultural cities in America. Most of the popular movies filmed here will the footage of this bridge as part of their scenes.

A visit to the Aquarium of the Bay is in order for a visit to San Francisco as there are more than three hundred feet of tunnels which can bring you close to sharks and sting rays through the entire tunnels. These tunnels are one of the favorite places of locals and as an added bonus for those traveling with children, admission for children under the age of three is free.

The weather is San Francisco is optimal all year round for a visit, even through the cool season. Most tourist attractions are open daily, except for Christmas Day which makes it easy to find a great deal through the low season.

When it comes to food, there are wide selections of menus to choose from. Make sure you don’t miss the chance to enjoy the food here.