Virtual Countries Features San Francisco
San Francisco is the jewel of the Bay area and is located on the tip of San Francisco Peninsula in North California. Its most famous landmark is the Golden Gate though most people neglect to visit the superlative Golden Gate Park with its conservatory and botanical gardens. A beautiful city by day or night, few can resist its charms.
Another characteristic of San Francisco is its rolling hills and streets that are almost a gentle roller coaster ride. Do not miss a trip to the famous China Town area or a ride in the trolleys of San Francisco. The city has a warm and friendly atmosphere and an easy going attitude. San Francisco has a beguiling air of a vacation resort which is quite in contrast to its reality of a center of world class academics and high tech business.
A highly cosmopolitan and multicultural city there are different neighborhoods that are like different parts of the world. The city’s architecture is a beautiful blend of Victorian and modern and like all aspects of the city the different styles coexist beautifully.
Fisherman’s Wharf is a delight to visit at any time of the day or night. This historic waterfront area of San Francisco is full of the most amazing restaurants, many specializing in seafood. Home to some delightful shopping, the area is a vacation resort in itself. A cruise from the wharf at sunset under the Golden Gate is memorable. The Aquarium of the Bay is a thrilling place for kids and adults. So is the entertainment at Pier 39. The place is on a perpetual vacation with its street performers, live music and dancing.
Alcatraz Island and the infamous high security penitentiary from where almost no one has ever escaped can be reached by a ferry. A number of exhibitions are held here through the year. It is the location of the first US lighthouse and fort on the west coast. Alcatraz is also home to a beautiful nature park tide pools where water birds nest. It offers wonderful views of the Bay area.