By Air

San Francisco International,located about 10 mi (16km) south of the city is a major international airport, one of the largest in the world and has numerous passenger amenities including a wide range of food and drink establishments, shopping, baggage storage, public showers, a medical clinic, and assistance for lost or stranded travelers and military personnel. It is the major hub for Virgin America and United as well as a major international airport with direct flights to Asia, Latin America and Europe from airlines that include British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

By Train

Amtrak,serves the Bay Area with long-distance and intercity trains. San Francisco's long distance station is across the bay, outside city limits. Passengers arrive in Emeryville or Oakland's Jack London Square Station in the East Bay and may take an Amtrak California Thruway bus over the Bay Bridge to San Francisco's Amtrak stop at the Temporary Transbay Terminal (Folsom and Beale Streets) and usually several other downtown destinations (note that Amtrak passengers are not subjected to any extra charge for the bus). Travellers on some shorter distance Amtrak routes can also transfer to BART trains at the Richmond or Oakland Coliseum stations (see below). Alternatively, riders approaching the Bay Area from the south may transfer to Caltrain at San Jose's Diridon Station for a direct ride to Fourth and King Streets in San Francisco.

By Boat

In many ways a boat is the ideal way to approach San Francisco. The city's spectacular skyline is best appreciated from the water, and from the deck of a boat the bay and its bridges and islands can be viewed as a whole. Cruise ships and private yachts are regular visitors to San Francisco, and passenger ferries regularly link other Bay Area cities to San Francisco.

Golden Gate Bridge

Suspension bridge in San Francisco, California
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait, the one-mile-wide, three-mile-long channel between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Cruise Around Alcatraz Island

Get an up-close look at the foreboding island penitentiary of Alcatraz from the waters of San Francisco Bay. See the borders of this fearsome former prison from every angle and listen to engaging audio commentary about the island’s infamous inmates as you cruise around its formidable shores.
Step aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat at Fisherman’s Wharf and set off across the waves of the bay. Take in views of the city skyline and waterfront of the Marina District as you approach the iconic span of the Golden Gate Bridge and snap a photo from the deck as you pass directly underneath it.

Twin Peaks

Hill in San Francisco, California · Twin Peaks
The Twin Peaks are two prominent hills with an elevation of about 925 feet located near the geographic center of San Francisco, California. Only 928 foot Mount Davidson is higher within the city.

Muir Woods, Giant Redwoods & Sausalito

Gaze up at the green canopy formed by massive redwoods, stroll down pine-needle-laden paths and learn about the acclaimed work of naturalist John Muir. Visit the Muir Woods National Monument and make a detour to charming Sausalito, returning to San Francisco by bus or by scenic ferry ride.

Sonoma & Napa Valley Wine Country Tour

Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to head to California's premier wine country and relish the serene vineyard vistas on your way to tastings at 3 wineries in the Napa and Sonoma valleys. Then tantalise your palate with various vintages while you learn about the winemaking process and the area's history.
In the comfort of a luxury coach, leave San Francisco and enjoy views of the Bay Area as well as on-board WiFi. Take a break for lunch and shopping in Yountville before you continue your excursion in one of North America's renowned and historic wine regions.

North Point Centre

Shopping Mall
Address: 320 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Westfield San Francisco Centre

Shopping Mall
Address: 865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Gary Danko

French Restaurant
Address: 800 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

Nopa

American Restaurant
Address: 560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA