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San Francisco: the temple of perpetual summer

The mystical Twin Peaks, the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, a wild Chinatown and a creepy prison... San Francisco has all the ingredients of the American pie and its cultural essence. If you dream of finding summer in the middle of a winter time, to dip your feet in the Pacific Ocean, and to admire a truly breathtaking landscape, this city will offer you all of this, and more.

What to do?

Sunny San Francisco welcomes all its guests in the International Airport. To reach the city centre, you will have to overcome a 21 kilometre distance by renting a car, getting on a taxi, a bus, or a train.

These public transportation means are also available for reaching any sightseeing objects in the city. We recommend trying out the metro, and the true symbol of San Francisco, the Cable Car system, which has classical wooden cars. This system offers three different routes for your best city viewing experience.

What to taste?

San Francisco chefs have a great reputation. This is most probably because of a mixture of diverse cultures in the city. San Francisco has many high quality dishes to offer, belonging to the Chinese, Hawaiian, Italian, Japanese, and Mexican cuisines.

If you feel ready for some serious culinary adventures, head over to the restaurant by the name of The Stinking Rose. The title’s meaning hides in the fact that all of the dishes served here have some garlic in them. If you do not feel ready for such surprises, visit the Fisherman’s Wharf popular for its delicious seafood dishes.

What to see?

San Francisco can be easily recognized by any person in the world, and the defining feature of the city is of course the famous Golden Gate Bridge. You can take a walk along the bridge on foot for free. There is a park with the same name just nearby, and it beckons with its impeccable greenery, as well as several museums, lakes, and carrousels.

Also famous is the Transamerica Pyramid, specifically created so that it doesn’t shadow the sunlight. The charming Lombard Street is something to admire as well; it’s so curvy that it creates a challenge for the drivers. When it gets darker, why not go up the Twin Peaks hills, actually named Eureka and Noe. You will be able to enjoy a unique and beautiful city view from here.

What to do?

San Francisco is proud of its lengthy Pacific Ocean shore. If you love water entertainment, try sailing, or yacht trips. If you find yourself craving for something more extreme, pay a visit to the Alcatraz Island that is the home for the infamous prison of the same name.

Finally, if you feel like enjoying some cultural unity, take a walk across the Chinatown. It is a truly unique place, especially at the time of the Chinese New Year. This area and the Haight-Ashbury district of the hippie counterculture both offer some great return gifts that will remind you of the never-ending summers and other adventures in San Francisco.