San Francisco Attractions for Families – Plentiful

There are plenty of San Francisco attractions for families in this amazing City on the Bay!

San Francisco, California is one of our favorite places to visit when our family enjoys Holidays in USA .

This beautiful City on the Bay in the State of California is filled with attractions, making it a perfect family vacation destination.

Last summer our family did just that, packing up the motor home and driving down the ‘Oregon and California coastline‘ to this magnificent City called … San Francisco.

There’s such a variety of things to see and do, it’s sure to keep everyone happy!

As a matter of fact San Francisco was recently named: “ #1 for Best U.S. Vacations and Best Summer Vacations” by U.S. News & World Report http://travel.usnews.com/

Have a look at this nicely done video listing a few San Francisco attractions for families and reasons why this beautiful City is so great .

Enjoy …

I  have visited San Francisco many times over the past number of years and always look forward to returning every chance I get.

Many years ago I used to drive Charter Bus in Vancouver BC and always looked forward to tours down to this wonderful city. It’s a city filled with ‘exciting history’, arts and culture, shopping, dining and nightlife.

If you have a family with children, there are endless San Francisco attractions for families for most everyone to enjoy!

San Francisco Attractions For Families – Difficult To Decide

When you arrive in this colorful city on the west coast, it’s difficult to decide what to see first.

There’s the infamous Alcatraz, the world famous ‘Golden Gate Bridge’, Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown for starters.

One of my favorites is riding the beautifully restored ‘Cable Cars‘ that the city has brought in from all over the nation.

I’m always fascinated and impressed with San Francisco’s attention to tourism and what keeps people returning over and over as a result of this. Every time I visit this unique City, there always seems to be additional San Francisco attractions for families added to the list.

As an expert author with Ezine Articles, I’m always looking for interesting stories and relevant family travel information from other such author’s that may be useful for my readers.

Here’s a nicely written piece on a few of the must see San Francisco attractions for families, that I thought was worth sharing with you and which offers some helpful tips on things to do and see.

Destination Guide – San Francisco

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Paul_Oneill]Paul Oneill

Introduction:

San Francisco undoubtedly deserves its honor as ‘Everyone’s Favorite City‘, for it is one of America’s most tightly inhabited, with millions flocking each year to experience the stunning city by the bay.

San Francisco’s attractions and San Francisco’s restaurants. Very few places enjoy such a laid-back atmosphere, varied mix of individuals and an eclectic character.

Getting there:

San Francisco International Airport is situated 23 km south of San Francisco. The Bay Area Rapid Transport or “BART” Rapid Rail service connects the airport to the city center.

This provides a connection to the Caltrain commuter rail service at Milbrae Station, from here trains leave frequently to San Francisco downtown.

Regular bus service also leaves every thirty minutes or so in the direction of the City. Taxis take around one hour to the city center. Car rental is widely available and a cost-effective option.

Oakland International Airport is 12 miles from the Oakland suburb and has similar Rail and Bus links.

San Francisco Attractions for Families

What to do:

* Golden Gate Bridge – The rust-colored towers, elegant suspension and supportive cables of the Golden Gate Bridge make this legendary symbol of San Francisco the ‘most photographed bridge in the world’, and visible from nearly any high point in the city, although it is often cloaked in rolling fog.

* Alcatraz Island – Out in the center of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, or ‘The Rock‘ is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s most well-liked destinations.

* Fisherman’s Wharf – Some people love the bustle of Fisherman’s Wharf, while others make a conscious effort to steer well clear of it. Either way it is extremely popular, attracting more people than any other city sight, with ‘Pier 39′ the commercial tourist center.

* The Cable Cars – One of San Francisco’s ‘most charming attractions‘ is its network of 130-year-old cable cars, the only mobile National Historic Landmark in the country, and the world’s only present system of cable cars.

* North Beach – Amid Russian and Telegraph Hills, North Beach is San Francisco’s ‘Little Italy‘, that has long been the central hub for anyone with alternative inclinations.

During the 1950s the pleasure-seeking, non-conformist existence of the “Beat Generation” and their rebellious literature contributed to the neighborhood’s alternative character and tourists poured into the district for ‘Beatnik Tours’.

* Golden Gate Park – Of the numerous open green spaces in San Francisco, Golden Gate Park is the largest and the loveliest stretching from The Haight to the Pacific Ocean, featuring gardens, lakes, many sporting facilities, and museums.

Hotels:

There are a ‘magnificent range of hotels‘ available in this vibrant city. The main areas of accommodation would be areas of Downtown, Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf.

There’s an extensive range of hostels, bed and breakfasts and luxurious hotels to suit everyone’s budget. Be sure to check out one other San Francisco attractions for families listed among one of the favorite places to stay in the City.

It’s the beautiful and historic ‘St. Francis Hotel‘. I’ve added a link below to one of my recent articles specifically on this magnificent property. Definitely worth having a closer look, especially for you history buffs!

Nightlife:

The nightlife in San Fran is as varied as the city itself. Every one of the neighborhood bars in San Fran has its own unique vibes and travelers looking for something beyond mainstream won’t have far to look.

* SOMA – San Francisco’s SOMA is the place to go for electronic music, hip hop and chill art lounges.

* Mission District – This is where you want to go if pub crawling is your thing

* Marina District – More elegant than the above the Marina district, though no less debauchers, offers a more upper class option.

San Francisco’s ‘north beach‘ is open until the small hours and is full of strip clubs and secluded bars.

San Francisco Attractions for Families – Too Many to List

Paul just gives you a slice of the pie of things to do while visiting this beautiful city. Here at:

Holidays for Family we strongly suggest you include San Francisco in your holiday plans at some point in time. You certainly won’t be disappointed!

From strolling the streets throughout the City and gazing at the ’beautiful architecture‘ of old homes and buildings, riding the streets cable cars or having fresh crab at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Perhaps catching a professional sports event like the’ San Francisco 49′ers‘ or a ‘Giants‘ baseball game, or simply taking a scenic walk over the Golden Gate Bridge.

You may even want to consider taking a beautiful scenic drive through the wine valley and taking in the Nascar races.  A great event for the entire family and still considered one of the many San Francisco attractions for families.

One other wonderful sites of the City not to be missed and if you’re looking for a historic San Francisco Hotel, be sure to check out St. Francis Hotel at Union Square. Take a step back in time!

This magnificent City will keep you and your family occupied for days on end. There are so many San Francisco attractions for families that you can spend weeks in the City and still not see them all!

Visit San Francisco Travel for more detailed information on things to do, places to stay and how to get around this great City.

Happy travels!

Robert Tellier

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There are endless San Francisco attractions for families of all sorts to choose from!