Early morning in San Francisco, you’re emulating the locals and strolling through Golden Gate Park. The promise of California sunshine is there, just behind a soft shroud of fog. The fog lifts, revealing the Golden Gate Bridge stretching away across the Bay, turned even more golden by the early sunshine. That done, you head for the Italian-American neighbourhood of North Beach for some great coffee and a pastry or two. Last night you dined out in the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, so you’ve covered ethnic diversity pretty well. After breakfast you’ll ride the iconic cable car to Fisherman’s Wharf, hire a bicycle, cross that bridge you saw this morning and coast downhill into Mediterranean-style Sausalito. The ferry will suffice for the journey home: 8 cruisy miles is ample exercise for one day. That just leaves time for a little shopping – which means you’ve covered food, coffee, culture, scenery, fresh air and beautiful scenery – not bad for a couple of days’ work.
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Cable Cars - It’s really compulsory to hang off the side of a cable car in San Francisco. Grab one from Market Street to Fisherman’s Wharf on Powell-Hyde & Powell-Mason lines. California line runs from Financial district through Nob Hill to Van Ness Ave. Golden Gate Bridge - Decisions, decisions... walk, cycle, drive or take a helicopter flight over the bridge. Union Square - Great shopping! Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Union Square. Alcatraz - Prison for first half of the 20th century, now a fab tourist attraction. Ferry across to this un-missable landmark. Tickets are definitely recommended to be pre-purchased before you go, these sell out months in advance in high season (May-Sep). Sausalito - Spend an afternoon in this seaside town browsing the cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries. Fisherman’s Wharf/Ghirardelli Square - Take a walk along Pier 39 and see the Sea Lions that have made the wharf their home. Also a great place for souvenir shopping! Chocolate lovers - well Ghirardelli Square is the place to check out - home of chocolate by the same name – fabulous sundaes, choc treats to die for! Ferry Building - Shop at the Farmers’ Market with the locals for great food and crafts. Lombard Street - Drive or walk down the most crooked part of the street between Hyde and Leavenworth streets - beware..... it’s steep! Alamo Square - See the six sisters and other “painted ladies” - the famous row of Victorian houses.
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