San Francisco Vacation Packages: How to Explore America’s Most Beautiful City

If you’ve been to San Francisco, it’s almost impossible not to fall in love with the sights and sounds of this great city. It’s blessed with great weather, architecture (think Golden Gate Bridge), nostalgia (think cable cars), wildlife, cutting-edge technology, and much more; You would think that all of America wants to live here. While that may be impossible, a visit to San Francisco is certainly within the realm of possibility.

When you come you will want to use every hour you have to explore the Bay Area and all its gems. The prison island, Alcatraz, is so much a part of our culture that many who have never visited San Francisco can tell you what it is. The Sausalito area with its quaint houseboats became famous for Sausalito cookies made by Pepperidge Farm.

Other places to visit are Fisherman’s Wharf with its fishing fleet and shellfish. Have you ever seen an authentic WWII submarine restored to near perfection? There’s one at Fisherman’s Wharf.

You can take in the grandeur of Hearst Castle, stroll along the waterfront, take in the historical attractions at the Santa Cruze amusement park. The Aquarium of the Bay and Zoo are world class, the Conservatory of Flowers is a great way for a couple to enjoy an afternoon among rare tropical flowers.

If you’re looking for more action and adventure, there’s skydiving and seaplane tours. Or take the Segway and explore the boardwalk. Surf in Half Moon Bay and in the beach communities. Drive down Highway 1 and choose your own beach town for a relaxing day trip from San Francisco.

If shopping is what you’re after, then Union Square is the place to be. You’ll find contemporary art galleries alongside Asian art and jewelry made by renowned artists.