About San Francisco
You’ll never be short of things to do on a cheap package holiday to San Francisco. Whether you want to spend your time exploring the beautiful city, take a trip to Alcatraz or even drive out to stunning Yosemite, San Francisco is calling!
There’s so much to see and do on a package holiday to San Francisco that you’ll find yourself planning your next trip before you’ve even finished your first! A must-see in the city is the Golden Gate Bridge, it opened in 1937 and stretches 1.7 miles from San Francisco to the Marin headlands. It’s seen as one of the seven wonders of the modern world and is recognised across the globe by its International Orange colour. Of course, you couldn’t visit San Francisco without taking a trip to Alcatraz, embark on a short boat journey to arrive on Alcatraz Island and visit the world-famous prison that held inmates like Al ‘Scarface’ Capone and the ‘Birdman’ Robert Stroud. The prison has been closed since the 1960s and much of the original buildings has now been pulled down, but if the hospital is open when you visit then make sure you check it out, it’s a fascinating look into the medical care during the prison’s heyday.
It’s not essential to hire a car on your San Francisco holiday package – the public transport in the city is great – but if you do, make sure you drive two hours down highway 101 and discover Monterey, home to the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, which has more than 550 species of aquatic life living there. Another incredible day trip to enjoy on your holiday to San Francisco is visiting Yosemite National Park. If you don’t have a car, there are tour operators which will take you to the park where you will get the chance to enjoy its most famous sites, such as Half Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. This is definitely worth adding to your bucket list if you’re a lover of nature!
For all of your shopping and entertainment needs, take a wander down Pier 39. Although you may not get a traditional San Francisco experience here, it’s still tons of fun and a great day out! You can expect to get some fantastic views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge from here, as well and watching the colony of sea lions that reside there. As well as fantastic shops on the pier, there are also mazes, 3D rides, bungee flying, wine and beer tasting and The Aquarium of the Bay! It’s well worth taking a trip down there!
There’s plenty of choice when it comes to eating on your package holiday to San Francisco, some even consider the city a foodie heaven. Whether you want to eat something healthy and hearty or indulge in some fast-food, there’s something for everyone in this wonderful city! The best time to visit San Francisco is from September to November, where autumn offers some of the city’s warmest temperatures and fewer crowds!