San Francisco
USASan Francisco is a city of big views and easy surprises, where cable cars rattle up steep hills and the Golden Gate Bridge often appears and disappears in the fog. It’s a place to wander neighbourhood by neighbourhood, from lively waterfront stretches to leafy, food-filled districts with strong local character. The city shines in clear shoulder-season weather, but even on mistier days it has a dramatic, atmospheric charm.
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How many days do you need in San Francisco?
4 days is the right length for a first trip to San Francisco. That fits the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Chinatown and North Beach, a cable car ride and a hilly walk to the Painted Ladies. With fewer days you see the highlights at a brisk pace; with more, add a day trip to Muir Woods or Napa Valley.
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