San Francisco is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. The city is a perfect vacation getaway. There are many famous landmarks and attractions to see like the Golden Gate Bridge, the Transamerica Pyramid, the Coit Tower, and Chinatown. There’s a load of options for accommodations, from the most economical to the most luxurious.
If you love mouth-watering tapas (beef meat) and burritos, the Mission district lodges some of the finest places that offer these delicacies. Taqueria Cancun and Farolito are must-try restaurants.
San Francisco houses the Golden State Warriors of the NBA, the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL, and the San Francisco Giants of MLB. Catch the Giants play baseball in summertime.
Here’s an overview of the more famous destinations of San Francisco.
The Transamerica Pyramid
Transamerica Pyramid was conceptualized in 1968 when President John R. Beckett observed that natural light was passing through the trees in the city, and onto the streets. He then decided to build a pyramid-shaped building to produce the same lighting results in his headquarters. Several years after, Transamerica Pyramid is now a highly recognized landmark worldwide. The unique structure claimed international recognition. This park is in the center of the Montgomery Financial District, with address 600 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. It is a part of Transamerica Center and covering nearly one city block.
The Coit Tower
Lillie Hitchcock Coit was a lady with eccentric personality who is supportive to the local firemen. In 1933, she used her funds to build the Coit Tower. She left one-third of her wealth for the beautification of the city upon her death.
Arthur Brown Jr. then took the task of renovating the magnificent city tower, standing 63m/210 ft tall. He filled the interior of the cylindrical tower with murals. Most of these murals depict life in California during the Great Depression. A total of 25 painters worked on that project including a scene from the harbor, a bank robbery, and a look into a department store. These historical murals are being preserved at great lengths. On top of the tower is a platform with a spectacular 360-degree view of San Francisco.
Chinatown
Some people would debate that New York’s Chinatown is the largest, but a majority still believe that the Chinatown of San Francisco is the biggest one outside Asia.
Get a feel of Hong Kong in this town. Residential areas and markets are distinctly Chinese. Most restaurants are inexpensive. Check out the herbal medicine stores, souvenir shops and historical sites. Parking in Chinatown may pose as a problem. Most tourists take public rides instead.
