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San Francisco Travel Recommendations (United States)

San Francisco Overview

San Francisco Photo - Palace of Fine Arts4, SF, CA
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Region: California
Population: 732,072
From Golden Gate Park to the infamous island of Alcatraz, the city of San Francisco is teeming with landmarks, museums, shops, restaurants, bars, and clubs. A vibrantly young city, where the Beat Generation grew up, San Fran is a mixture of charming sophistication and bohemian grunge. Full of culturally diverse enclaves, from Chinatown to The Mission and Nob Hill to The Haight, you'll find a wide range of atmospheres within the city's grid. Historic trolleys and public transportation make getting around no problem. For San Francisco travel ideas that cater to you, check out the top recommendations about what to see and do as well as where to eat, shop and stay in the city on Tripbase.
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Your Estimated Costs

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Flight Cost
$320
from JFK
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Average
Hotel Price
$152
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Cost per day
$171
for mid-range budget
Whats Included?
Total Cost per person
7 day trip,
$1517

Why San Francisco?

Great: Dining, Nightlife, Attractions, Shopping

Good: Nature

What to expect

Travel Dates: 19 Oct, 2008 - 26 Oct, 2008
Weather: Warm (63°F) , Quite Rainy
Tourist Season: Low
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Cheap Flights to San Francisco

Cheapest airlines based on recently found flight from JFK to SFO
Cheap flights to San Francisco on:
American Airlines
From JFK To SFO
Average price:
$302
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Multiple Airlines
From JFK To SFO
Average price:
$311
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US Airways
From JFK To SFO
Average price:
$313

Best San Francisco Hotels and Resorts for you

$184
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Price
Hotel Carlton San Francisco
Web rating: 4.85
Based on 258 reviews
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$172
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Hotel Del Sol
Web rating: 4.8
Based on 147 reviews
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$171
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The Donatello
Web rating: 4.55
Based on 99 reviews
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$151
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Handlery Union Square
Web rating: 4.35
Based on 303 reviews
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Exciting San Francisco Photos

Palace of Fine Arts4, SF, CA
Hank Waxman
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Top San Francisco Things to do

User Rating: 5.0 (Based on 38 reviews)
Address: 924 Sansome Street
User Rating: 5.0 (Based on 31 reviews)
Address: 309 Clement Street
Dining
User Rating: 4.85 (Based on 84 reviews)
Address: 800 North Point Street
Dining
User Rating: 4.85 (Based on 25 reviews)
Address: 3991 17th Street
User Rating: 4.8 (Based on 55 reviews)
Address: 1601 Van Ness Avenue
Dining
User Rating: 4.8 (Based on 54 reviews)
Address: 3621 18th Street
Night Life
User Rating: 4.05 (Based on 9 reviews)
Address: 401 Sixth Street
Night Life
User Rating: 4.0 (Based on 8 reviews)
Address: 1906 Van Ness Ave
User Rating: 3.9 (Based on 6 reviews)
Address: 2765 Hyde Street
Night Life
User Rating: 3.9 (Based on 6 reviews)
Address: 1333 Columbus Avenue
Night Life
User Rating: 3.85 (Based on 12 reviews)
Address: 1232 Grant Ave
Night Life
User Rating: 3.85 (Based on 5 reviews)
Address: 5 Embarcadero Center
Attractions
User Rating: 4.9 (Based on 215 reviews)
Address: Embarcadero and Powell St
Attractions
User Rating: 4.8 (Based on 89 reviews)
Address: Stanyan & Fulton Sts
Attractions
User Rating: 4.8 (Based on 104 reviews)
Address: Tea Garden at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Attractions
Visitors can explore this famous island with park rangers who recount both the infamous prison's fascinating history, personal anecdotes and legends surrounding some of its more well-known inmates like Al Capone, famous escapes, the military history of the island and its Indian occupation. Self-guided tours are also an option, and visitors can also stop by the bookstore and latest exhibitions. Night tours are also available.
User Rating: 4.7 (Based on 61 reviews)
Address: Pier 41
Attractions
This famous red bridge is the gateway to San Francisco and one of its most well-known landmarks. Set in the scenic San Francisco bay, the bridge is 4,200 feet long and as high as a 65-story building.
User Rating: 4.7 (Based on 402 reviews)
Address: Lincoln Boulevard near Doyle Drive and Fort Point | Golden Gate Bridge Plaza
Attractions
User Rating: 4.6 (Based on 98 reviews)
Address: Lombard Street between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets
User Rating: 4.8 (Based on 89 reviews)
Address: John F. Kennedy Dr. west of Stanyan St.
User Rating: 4.8 (Based on 104 reviews)
Address: Golden Gate Park
User Rating: 4.7 (Based on 402 reviews)
Address: Lincoln Blvd and Hwy 101
User Rating: 4.0 (Based on 8 reviews)
Address: 2295 Harrison Street
User Rating: 3.95 (Based on 15 reviews)
Address: Third and Townsend streets
Nature
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: End of Sea Cliff Ave. off 25th AVe.
User Rating: 4.0 (Based on 8 reviews)
Address: 2295 Harrison Street
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: 2100 Sunnydale Avenue
Activity
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: San Francisco Airport
User Rating: 2.6 (Based on 10 reviews)
Address: 300 34th Ave.
User Rating: 2.5 (Based on 9 reviews)
Address: 47th Avenue and JFK Drive
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: 169 Steuart St. between Howard and Mission Sts. | Embarcadero
User Rating: 4.25 (Based on 13 reviews)
Address: 1581 Webster Street
Shopping
User Rating: 4.0