| If you're looking for a great holiday packed with | | | | pick up some great souvenirs for the family. A |
| exciting things to do and see you won't do much | | | | trip to China Town is another brilliant way to |
| better than a visit to the city of San Francisco. | | | | spend an afternoon as there are plenty of places |
| This Californian town boasts some of the best | | | | to shop, hundreds of great eateries and a |
| attractions and friendliest atmospheres on the | | | | wonderful lively atmosphere. |
| West coast so a trip there will always be well | | | | If you do have the kids in tow there are plenty |
| worth your while. Whether it's a two week family | | | | activities which will not only keep them |
| holiday, or a simple weekend stay, San Francisco | | | | entertained but will bring out the big kid in you too. |
| is sure to keep you entertained with plenty of | | | | For a little fun in the sun head to the Golden Gate |
| exciting things to see and do. | | | | Park which is situated in the heart of the city. This |
| Once you've made it to San Francisco, caught up | | | | park houses a sports stadium, windmill, |
| on the time difference and dumped your bags at | | | | conservatory of flowers and tea garden not to |
| your hotel, a trip to The Golden Gate Bridge | | | | mention ponds, play parks and plenty of picnic |
| should be at the top of your activity list. Most | | | | areas to entertain the kids. San Francisco Zoo is |
| likely you will have spotted this great structure as | | | | another great attraction for the kids as are The |
| you flew into the city but it's definitely worth a | | | | Aquarium of the bay and the famous Pier 39. |
| second look up close. The Golden Gate Bridge is a | | | | There are plenty of great places to stay in the |
| firm favourite with the locals and stretches an | | | | city from upmarket boutique hotels to cheap and |
| impressive 1.7 miles from the north of San | | | | cheerful motels, so there really is something to |
| Francisco to Marine Country. There are various | | | | suit every budget. Hotels in San Francisco are |
| viewpoints along the bridge where you can take in | | | | very reasonably priced but if your looking for a |
| the glorious views and get plenty of great snaps | | | | little luxury a stay in the Four seasons or the Ritz |
| for the holiday album. | | | | Carlton will really make your holiday one to |
| If you want to get out of the heart of the city a | | | | remember. |
| quick jaunt across the water will take you to | | | | Whatever you want to see and to do on your |
| Alcatraz Island, home to the famous prison | | | | holiday San Francisco offers it up in abundance so |
| featured in films such as The Rock, Escape from | | | | make sure you plan your itinerary carefully so |
| Alcatraz and Murder in The First. Here you can | | | | you can fit in some of the best attractions the |
| take a tour explaining the history of the jail and | | | | city has to offer. |