Visit San Francisco This Summer for a Truly Unforgettable Experience

The city by the Bay has something for everyone this summer. From walking through the majestic Japanese Tea Gardens to crossing the cold haunted sea that leads to Alcatraz Island, you’re sure to be entertained when you visit San Francisco. For the traveler anxious to set sail in the Golden Gate state, here are a few suggestions for a memorable trip.

Fisherman’s Wharf
Gather with friends and family and try one of the many seafood restaurants lining the wharf. The Dungeness crab is a staple with street vendors on Taylor and Jefferson streets and is worth every penny. A word to the faint of heart: the crab is fresh from the bay and is cracked and bagged while you wait. If seafood isn’t your thing, try visiting Boudin Bakery on Jefferson street for soup in their famous sourdough bread bowl.

Pier 39 is a must-see while visiting the wharf. Here you will find the Underwater World Aquarium, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Blue & Gold Fleet (the vessel that will take you over to Alcatraz), and many interesting shops. Don’t leave without seeing the plethora of sea lions sun bathing on the north side of the pier.

While visiting Fisherman’s Wharf, take a moment and stop by Ghirardelli Square, home of the scrumptious Ghirardelli chocolate. There are also antique shops to explore just outside of the cocoa shop. Before you leave, sample one of the area’s restaurants for a unique dining experience that is sure to please you.

Union Square
This is the place to be if you enjoy shopping and wonderful food. Union Square holds San Francisco’s theatre district as well as its finest shops and restaurants. Choose from a variety of options as you walk along Geary, Post, Powell, and Stockton streets such as: Niketown, Neiman-Marcus, Tiffany’s, Café Bastille, and much, much more. For those looking for a quick bite to eat, check out California Pizza Kitchen on Van Ness Avenue for a wonderful, affordable, and unique dining experience. Take the cable car down the west side of Union Square for a truly unforgettable experience.