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ArabicSan Francisco: The City by the Bay
Bon Appetite
Magazine has classified San Francisco as one of its top dining
cities. This is no small wonder for San Franciscans when one
considers the multitudes of excellent restaurants and the beauty and
easy accessibility of the city. Amongst San Francisco's highest
ranking restaurants are E&O Trading Company, The San Franciscan Crab
Restaurant, and Bacar. Noteworthy is Cliff House which is famous
for its fresh seafood and spectacular views of the San Francisco
seaside.
The city is immense and even for natives of the city it can take years to explore. There are swarms of tourist attractions and diverse neighborhoods to discover. The infamous Alcatraz Island has to be the top attraction in San Francisco. With its notorious history and amazing panoramic view of the Bay, this formidable structure cannot be missed by anyone visiting the city. Alcatraz tour bookings are easily available online.
Check out Fisherman's Bay and listen to airy sound of the seals barking or take in the amazing aromas wafting from the Dungeness crab restaurants nearby. North Beach's Italian cuisines are juxtaposed next to the exotic Chinatown while Union Square and Haight Ashbury are world-class shopping districts.
San Francisco nightlife and bar scene contains a diversity of choices to suit almost anyone's taste. All over San Francisco are night clubs, arty lounges and hip wine bars with neon strip bars in North Beach and the hipster's hideaway in Mission District.
San Franciscans love to enjoy and share the endless pageant of events and festivals humming with excitement all year round. The city also contains a thriving theater and performing art scene including the world - famous Curran Theater and the Orpheum.
San Franciscans love their city's music scene because it is jammed packed with weekly events including rock, pop hip hop open mic electronica and jazz listings.
The San Francisco Festival scene is year-round including festivals and events such as Bay to Breakers, Chinese New Year, San Francisco Jazz Festival and North Beach Festival just to name a few.
Be sure to study the San Francisco guide information online for visiting its museums, galleries, art lounges and the local artists.
As a cultural and geographic epicenter, San Francisco city is a great starting point for experiencing the Bay Area's unique treasures.
Marin County is one of the Bay Area's favorite natural playgrounds which is surrounded in redwood forests and cloaked in the morning mists where quaint seaside towns are situated.
An excellent day trip destination is at Half Moon Bay with its world-class spas and resorts. Horseback riding on the beach, whale watching, or surfing the waves at Mavericks are great activities to keep oneself entertained.
Santa Cruz is a popular destination spot that is ideal for the whole family. It is highly recommended to visit the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk where you can view the world-class surfing along the seaside.
Another great tourist activity is to charter a bus tour and watch California's natural wonders pass by. These include the miraculous Yosemite National Park, the famous Lake Tahoe, and the world renowned vineyards of North California or the tranquil historic villages of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
