San Francisco
The metropolis of San Francisco is considered one of the most beautiful cities and vacation destinations in the USA. World-famous and made famous by its legendary Golden Gate Bridge, the TV series "The Streets of San Francisco" and the numerous songs, the city in California offers its tourists incomparable and unforgettable impressions of the "American way of life".
San Francisco is considered to be very cosmopolitan and is also characterized by an extremely enterprising hustle and bustle. Perched on more than forty hills, it is the endearing and unique character that makes San Francisco so unforgettable. But it is also the listed cable cars, which take visitors from hill to hill and from sight to sight, that give the city its famous flair.
Eating out in San Francisco - to suit your taste
The restaurant scene in San Francisco, as in many other major American cities, is wide-ranging and very diverse. Immigrants have brought specialties from their countries of origin with them, so today you can find restaurants and bars from many countries around the world, and you can choose from over 2000 restaurants to suit your taste. An important piece of information for newcomers to the USA is that, as a guest in a restaurant, you should definitely wait until you are allocated a seat. It is not for nothing that there are signs at the entrance saying "Please wait to be seated".
You can eat Indian today, Chinese tomorrow, French the day after tomorrow or even Danish. Of course, San Francisco offers a wide range of choices for fish dishes. Everything from lobster, squid or shark is available.
Nightlife in San Francisco - Discover the diverse party scene
The nightlife in San Francisco is just as diverse as its residents in the many different neighborhoods, and the liberal attitude is also reflected here. So you can spend a romantic evening on the San Francisco Bay in a boat, at the theater, Symphony Hall, the ballet, or you can plunge into the hottest party scene. The nightclubs and dance clubs in San Francisco are among the best in the USA. The SoMa district is the top address here, bursting with energy. But you will also find numerous pubs, bars and discos in North Beach and the Castro District. As the nightclubs are often located in unsafe areas of San Francisco we recommend taking a cab to get there. Young people under the age of 21 are not allowed to enter nightclubs. Most bars and nightclubs close at 2am.
Sights in San Francisco - you'll be amazed
Whichever direction you take in San Francisco, there are sights waiting to be marveled at. The city is rich in curious, overwhelming, relaxing and entertaining discovery tours that characterize San Francisco's charm. Twin Peaks offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city. From the Golden Gate Bridge, you can not only admire the fantastic silhouette of the city in bright sunshine, you can also see Alcatraz and the expanse of the glittering Pacific Ocean, which laps the city in soft waves. It is not uncommon for clouds of fog to suddenly climb over the Headlands, enveloping the bridge within minutes and lending it a mysterious magic. Golden Gate Park, which is home to numerous museums, awaits you at the western end of the city.
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