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San Francisco Day Trip

Things To Do In San Francisco On A Day Trip

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Do you think you know San Francisco.? You might still not be aware of the wide array of activities, attractions and neighborhoods that appeal visitors at all ages.

Come Explore San Francisco With Us And Find Out The Things To Do Here:

Things To Do In San Francisco

Where To rest?
Check in here, if you are looking for the best hotels in San Francisco: Argonaut Hotel, Hotel Prince, White Swan Inn, Omni San Francisco Hotel, The Inn at Union Square.

Where To shop?
Chestnut Street Shopping
You will love the shoe boutiques here like Rabat, speciality shops like Blue Bird for oversized potato heads and porcelain dolls, William Sonoma for utensils, cookware and cookbooks and Chadwicks of London for cotton and lace lingerie. There is more, do stop to shop here.

Chinatown Shopping
Buy carved Buddhas, Ornate lampposts, paper parasols, pagoda roofs and regal mahogany furniture in this place famous for bargaining.

Union Square Shopping
All the well-known names in the fashion world have their outlets here: Louis Vuitton, Prada, Escada, Bulgari, Celine, Guess, Agnes B., Gucci, Cartier, Emporio Armani, Diesel and more. If you love the brands, this is the place for you.

Where To Eat?
For the best food in San Francisco, you should try these places out: Seven Hills, Ichido, Kokkari Estistorio, Hollywood Cafe, Boulevard, Trestle, Quince and Za Pizza besides others.

This is just an overview of the things you can do to spend your day easily in San Francisco. Enjoy the infographic below and know more about the places you should go while sightseeing in San Francisco.

Alcatraz Island Night Tour And Useful Tips For The Visit

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Alcatraz NightAlcatraz Island is geographically located in the San Francisco Bay, about 1.5 miles offshore from San Francisco, California. It is famous among the tourists for its notorious history. On this island was America’s high security prison which was considered impossible to be escaped. Today, it has become a national recreation area, open to the tourists, throughout the year.

Alcatraz Island day tours are a common option among most of the tourists, but do you know, Alcatraz night tours provide you a whole new experience, even if you have visited it once during the day? Allow us to make you acquainted with the Alcatraz Island night tours.

Alcatraz Night Tour Experience

People prefer visiting Alcatraz in the night time for a more personalized experience as there are smaller groups. The only people on the island are the ones from your ferry. The biggest challenge is getting the tickets to the tour as they run on limited schedules. Only a few hundred people are allowed on the ferry, making it an intimate experience for the visitors. So these tickets are always high in demand.

There are lesser restrictions when there are only a few people on the island. The information about the island is given to the visitors, once they get off the ferry. Also, they are told about the additional things they can do in the evening, which are not available in the day tour.

Once the people reach the prison cell, they experience the 45 minute self guided audio tour. It is the same as in the day tour. During this visit, the rangers may open the doors of some restricted areas for you, like the rooms in the medical area or the basement. Such a thing never occurs in a day tour. After the audio tour, the visitors are free to move in the open area.

Alcatraz Night TourUseful Tips While Visiting Alcatraz Island:

  • Book your tickets for the Alcatraz Night Tour, at least 90 days in advance.
  • Carry a sweater or light jacket with you as the weather is cool even during the warmest season. This way you will be prepared for any weather conditions.
  • Eatables are not allowed on the island, so do not carry them along with you. Snacks are available on the ferry though.
  • Wear comfortable footwear to explore the island comfortably.

The Alcatraz Island Tours are the ones, which should not be missed on your visit to San Francisco. It becomes difficult sometimes to choose between day and night tour. Opt for the one which appeals you the most. Though, the night tour gives you additional schemes and opportunities to explore the island in a better way. You are not bothered by a huge crowd of people and can enjoy the twilight moments on the world famous island along with spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline during the round trip ferry ride.

Muir Woods Day Tour

Head Up For A Muir Woods Day Tour

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Muir Woods National Monument is near the Pacific coast in the Southwestern Marin Country, California. It is a unit of the National Park Service on Mount Tamalpais. The Muir Woods is famous for the world’s tallest trees. The tallest tree in the Muir Woods is 258 feet long, it is the wet environment which encourages such vigorous plant growth. These trees are 500 to 800 years old and the oldest is somewhat 1200 years. The walking tour is mostly preferred by the visitors here in their Muir woods and Sausalito tour as they can grab an opportunity to look at the astonishing giants. The guests can even rent a bike, if they like. There are many species of birds and animals living here under these huge living things.

Birds

There are more than 50 species of birds living in the Muir Woods. Find out about the diversity of birds by visiting this place in your next San Francisco Muir Woods Park Tour.

Mammals

10+ species of bats have been seen here. Also there are some exclusive forest creatures like a banana slug here.

To learn more about the place, do watch the video below by finelyholiday

 

The Top 10 Best Nightclubs In San Francisco

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Top 10 Best Nightclubs In San Francisco

San Francisco’s nightlife is as divergent as San Francisco itself, and all the clubs, bars, and lounges have their own distinct flavor. For hip-hop music clubs or art lounges, head to San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood. Gay-friendly clubs and bars too are all over the city. You name it and its there, so take a San Francisco night tour.

Here is the detailed list of popular night clubs of San Francisco:

Infusion Lounge
Infusion Lounge

Infusion Lounge is located in the most convenient location in San Francisco’s – Union Square. It is just the ideal place to start or finish off your night. Infusion Lounge is always a brilliant experience, bringing together ultra-modern cocktails, exceptional services, full menu of globally inspired small plates and a truly admirable atmosphere.

 

Cat Club

Cat Club

This excellent spot draws all to its large space, which includes two dance floors where the DJ knows how to get people on the dance floor. Hip-hop, funky, techno and rock – all can be heard on different days. The theme nights increase the options, as you will find when you come here.

Mighty
Mighty

A popular, nightclub under the freeway where SOMA, the Mission and Potrero Hill meet. Plenty of House music nights as well as noted Burning Man DJs spin here. DJ’s and other acts entertain dancing crowds in an airy space with exposed brick and chandeliers.

DNA Lounge
DNA Lounge

The wonderful stage set-up, seen from both the dance floor and the recessed mezzanine, has turned even hip-hop acts on to this place. The lounge upstairs has its own dark, foggy and affectionate area for dancing. It’s home to the playful and long-running mashup, where the party lovers or goers are as creative as the sounds.

Monarch
Monarch

The Monarch is a beacon of amazing dance vibes. This club opened in 2011 to incorporate craft cocktail bar area known as Emperor’s Drawing Room, a hideaway within the greater space that has a sliding wall for privacy. General public too can use it for private ocassions. It’s custom Void Acoustics sound system is considered as one of the best in San Francisco.

Ruby Skye
Ruby Skye

Ruby Skye transformed from an elegant 1890s theater has retained many ornate Victorian touches, while achieving up-to-date sound and lighting systems in the transition. Surprisingly it is second home for famous DJs from Europe and America. This is the closest you will get to the classic big-room nightclub experience in San Francisco, complete with VIP rooms and services.

1015 Folsom
1015 Folsom

With performing hours until 4am, it is one of the few authentic late night spots left in San Francisco, which is still open when other places are closed. It is a house music legend and will always draw people who want to party till late night and wish to enjoy some hard beats.

The End Up
The End Up

Established in November 1973, it is situated at the corner of 6th and Harrison, in the SoMa district. It is the best place to enjoy your weekends with techno madness specially on the weekends, plus a Saturday morning party from 6:30 am and the fabulous T-Dance from 6 am on Sundays.

26 Mix
26 Mix

This club has an adventurous feel, definitely more for a younger generation due to its small space and amplified music. DJs mix it up too, spinning tunes of all genres – techno, house, jazz and reggae. Special drinks and happy hours please crowds. For others who like to stay away from dancing, there are vintage video games.

The Make-Out Room
The MakeOut Room

They know and have all that is required for a successful dance club: drinks, loud music and plenty of space. The Make-Out Room is the best thing in the always popular Mission neighborhood, After you have enjoyed a San Francisco city tour, you must take delight in one of the many restaurants in this district before hitting the Make-Out Room’s popular happy hour.

A trip to San Francisco would be incomplete without enjoying night life here.

Free Things To Do In San Francisco On A Day Tour

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San Francisco Places

San Francisco may be one of the most expensive cities around the world but that does not mean that it has nothing free to offer to it’s visitors. If you are traveling to San Francisco, then you need to know about these free things/ places to visit in San Francisco.

Check Out The Elaborate List Here Of The Places To Visit In San Francisco:

Try a Walking Tour

There are 8-15 places and these comprise of historic landmarks to underground tunnels to Barbary Coast dives and more. Reservations are not needed!!

Palace Of Fine Arts
For a more economical day, stick to picnics, parks and free-entry days. Cost is completely dependent on the activities you would want to do here and the day you prefer to arrive. Whether for an hour or for a full day, you will be amazed to see how peaceful the Palace of Fine Arts is.

Lombard Street
Lombard StreetLombard Street is a highly twisted street in San Francisco with eight tight turns. The only thing to do here is either walk or drive down. Walking gives you a great sense of the narrow turns on it.

Watch Cable Cars For Free
Cable cars arrived in San Francisco in 1873, and are one of the city’s most used and accepted modes of transportation.

Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the San Francisco’s top most tourist attractions. Enjoy tastes of San Francisco’s famous cuisines here such as The Codmother Fish and Chips and don’t forget blue cheese garlic bread.

A Day At The Beach
A Day At The BeachCrissy Field, Baker Beach and Ocean Beach are the most popular beaches in San Francisco. Weather is usually mild all the year round and many people love to visit one of these beaches in San Francisco. Be one of them!

The Golden Gate Bridge
Biking on the Golden Gate Bridge is a lifetime experience. Watch the stunning view of San Francisco’s skyline and the Alcatraz island from here. The eastern side of the Golden Gate Bridge has an incredible walking path that you can explore for free.

Visit The San Francisco’s Museums
On the first tuesday of every month, many San Francisco museums offer free entrance. These Museums includes the de Young Museum, the Asian Art Museum and the Legion of Honor.

Smell Roses at the Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate ParkMake sure you also check out the colorful Dahlia Garden near the Conservatory of Flowers. Golden Gate Park has a number of beautiful gardens for its lovely visitors such as the Rose Garden near Park Presidio Blvd. and the Fulton Street. The beauty of these gardens can only be relished during the day, so cover this when on a San Francisco day tour.

Amazing View Of San Francisco From The Twin Peaks
Twin Peak is one of the best places to get a complete view of San Francisco and you will get to see a gorgeous view of the city. The views from here cover downtown, Alcatraz Island and a great part of the San Francisco Bay.

California Academy of Sciences
Out here you can explore a planetarium, aquarium, natural history museum, rainforest, 38000+ live animals, and many more – all under one living roof. You can also visit San Francisco’s de Young Museum and Japanese Tea Gardens.