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5 Things That Make San Francisco A Must Travel City

5 Things That Make San Francisco A Must Travel City

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You may think you know San Francisco from social media but for the breathtaking experience you have to visit this wonderland once in your lifetime. San Francisco has water on one side and hills on the other which leads to stupendous view that could happen only in San Francisco.

On your San Francisco day trip, a journey to the cable car is an overwhelming experience and cable cars are so iconic that they have been designated as the city’s one and the only moving historic landmarks. Alcatraz Island is re known for its ugly past. You will be amazed to know that no prisoner is known to have escaped alive. Visit Golden Gate bridge during San Francisco sightseeing tour, this place is world- wide famous for its bridge and unique orange color. San Francisco’s Chinatown is one of the reason behind it’s popularity. Its culture and attractions has potential to attract tourists on a massive scale. The Opera House is one of the most visited and acclaimed destination.

Click on the video by EXPOZA and explore the attractions which make San Francisco a must travel city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Francisco With Kids

Where To Take Your Kids In San Francisco?

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Planning a family vacation in San Francisco with kids? But aren’t sure of the places good for them? Stop thinking, the place offers a lot of kids-friendly activities, amenities and attractions to make your little ones enjoy the San Francisco city tour.

Now Allow Us To Help You Plan A San Francisco Day Trip With Your Kids.

Visit Legendary Alcatraz National Park

Alcatraz Island offers a wide variety of sites and is rich in history. There is no dearth of natural beauty – bird colonies, rock gardens, tide pools, bay views and so on. These gardens were maintained by the families of the army post and later by the families of the prison guards. Your kids will love playing and viewing the variety of flora here.

Explore The Aquarium Of the Bay

Aquarium of the Bay features a touch pool with rays, sharks and skates. Your kids will definitely have an unforgettable experience watching Juvenile Bat, Swell Sharks, Rays, Big Skates, Leopard Sharks and others. Remember, Bat Rays are mostly active in the morning hours, prior to their lunch time. To find out whether Bat Rays are smooth or scaly, you can touch their wings with your finger tips.

Discover The Creatures Of The Bay At The Aquarium At Pier 39

Aquarium of the Bay is at the Embarcadero and Beach Street, just at the edge of Pier 39 in San Francisco. Aquarium focuses on the aquatic animals from the San Francisco Bay and the neighboring areas. The Aquarium is home to more than 50 sharks from species such as sevengill sharks, spiny dogfish, brown smoothhounds, soupfins and angel sharks. The Aquarium also has bat rays and many other species, including eels, Pricklebacks, Wrasse, flatfish, rockfish, Gobies, Kelpfish, Ronquil and Sculpin.

Praise The Animals At The San Francisco Zoo

Your kids will love this place. It offers a variety of activities that are ideal for them. Here you can view penguins, gorillas and tigers. snow leopard, black rhinoceros and polar bears. Some additional family programs are also offered seasonally like scavenger hunts, nature walks, overnight stays, bike excursions etc.

Cruise Around The San Francisco Bay

San Francisco Bay Cruising is one of the must-do activities in San Francisco. Cruising underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, this experience can never be forgotten. After viewing, Baker Beach, Marin County, Pacific Ocean, Seacliff next destination is Alcatraz Island. Your kids will love this cruise ride.

Take A Look At The Tallest Trees In The World At Muir Woods

Take a walk and relax under the majestic redwood forest of Muir Woods. Muir Woods lend an amazing opportunity to witness some of the tallest, oldest and most amazing trees in the world. As one of the most popular San Francisco tourist attractions, its beauty is the main reason that around one million people visit Muir Woods each year with their families.

Explore The Children’s Creativity Museum

Children’s Creativity Museum is a magnificent place for multimedia arts and technology experiences for kids. This Museum was founded on the principles of the 3Cs of 21st Century literacy – communication, creativity and collaboration. It is all about animation, music videos, special effects, digital arts and workshop activities to keep children learning, engaged and updated.

So, tell me – aren’t these places just the kind you have been looking for. If you know more, please add them in the comment box below.

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