Travelated» sanfrancisco vacation http://travelated.com Empowering Travelers one Destination at a Time Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:22:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 San Francisco Vacation Facts http://travelated.com/san-francisco-vacation-facts http://travelated.com/san-francisco-vacation-facts#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:36:44 +0000 Mike http://travelated.com/?p=27 San Francisco has been a tourist hot spot for many years and will continue for many more years to come. Whether you are looking bask in the liberal culture, tour the grand history of San Francisco, or even enjoy a nice relaxing experience, San Franciso is the place to be.

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San Francisco Climate

San Francisco has mild, dry summers, and mild, wet winters.

Season Range of Daily High Temperature
Spring 61-65
Summer 65-70
Fall 65-70
Winter 55-61

Busiest Travel Seasons for San Francisco

The months of April and October are usually the busiest months of travel, but it is generally a popular travel destination year round. Coincidentally, these months are also the nicest weather months.

Average Airfare To San Francisco

Prices given are for Round Trip, coach.

Atlanta to San Francisco $228.00
Chicago to San Francisco $248.00
New York to San Francisco $238.00
LA to San Francisco $118.00

Typical Hotel Prices

3 star $109 per night
4 star $125 per night
5 star $295 per night

Typical Car Rental Rates in San Francisco

Economy $70 per Day
Luxury $145 per Day
Van/SUV $130 per Day

Popular Attractions and Activities in San Francisco

San Francisco is home to many popular tourist sites. Popular attractions include the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, and, or course, the cable cars.

Below is a chart that shows some of the most popular attractions in San Francisco, by location.

Coastal Attractions Inland Attractions Top Restaurants
Golden Gate Bridge Chinatown The French Laundry
Alcatraz Cable Cars Cyrus
Fisherman’s Wharf Lombard (Crooked) Street Bistro 33
Golden Gate Park Union Square Rocco’s Cafe

Travelated Recommendations for San Francisco

When you visit San Francisco, there are a few things you must do to be sure you don’t have any regrets when you leave.

First, get a travel pass. There are three options that you could get that each have their own favorable option:

  • Go San Francisco Card – offers free and discounted tours and admissions to various attractions
  • Wharf Pass – offers tours, cruises, discounts, and admission 3 attractions in and around the Fisherman’s Wharf area
  • City Pass – offers discounts, admission to six attractions, and UNLIMITED cable car rides (cable car rides are $5/trip and the pass is only $59)

Take a harbor tour. The best way to see San Francisco is from the water. Many companies offer various types of tours, including tours to Alcatraz.

Take in some performing arts. San Francisco is home to some of the finest ballets, musicals, plays, and concerts.

For something a little different, there are guided Segway tours provided by the Electric Tour Company. The tours take place in the Fisherman’s Wharf/Waterfront area.

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