San Francisco

The city of hills and summer fogs has a unique rhythm. San Francisco is the largest port on the west coast of the USA; it is home to headquarters of global corporations and major scientific laboratories. The best time for a tourist visit is from April to October.

At Baker and Marshall beaches, you can confidently sunbathe and enjoy the sunsets. Swimming in the ocean with its treacherous currents and water temperature of 12-14°C is not advisable. To admire the sea lion colony, head to Pier 39. Be sure to include a visit to the legendary Alcatraz prison in your plans, easily accessible by ferry from Pier 33.

The main attractions in San Francisco are the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and its creative atmosphere. With Broadway premieres, opera performances, concerts by global stars, art exhibitions, and fashion shows, the events calendar is incredibly packed.

Attend free music festivals: from May to October, concerts are held in Stern Grove Park and Yerba Buena Gardens; in October, music lovers gather for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass event. From Thanksgiving to January, the city's streets transform into free venues for the Illuminate SF light art festival installations.

A popular spot for family entertainment in San Francisco is the site of the former Presidio military base. Currently, it houses the Disney Museum and Tunnel Tops - a system of playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic areas. Fans of hippie culture head to explore the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. Unique graffiti and Latin American cuisine restaurants can be found in the Mission District. Visit the tasting rooms of California wineries. Go shopping during the sales at Union Square stores. Sign up for tours of locations where Hollywood blockbusters were filmed.

San Francisco International Airport receives flights from 58 passenger airlines from Japan, China, Turkey, India, European countries, Central Asia, and North and South America.

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