San Francisco Bay Area Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: San Francisco Bay Area
Where is it located?: San Francisco is located in north central California on the Pacific Ocean.
Why do people go there?: San Fran – home to the hippie movement, the largest gay population in the country and the dot-com, high tech biz, not to mention ‘The Rock’, the Golden Gate Bridge and an ever-increasing population of the beautiful people.
How do travelers get there?: You can take the train (recommended) or the bus (not recommended) or fly (definitely recommended)
Currency: US Dollar
City Code: 415
Population: 8 million
Languages: English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Chinatown, Cole Valley, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Park, The Haight, Hayes Valley
Attractions: Golden Gate Bridge, Haight-Ashbury, Gay-friendly, Dot-com biz
Accommodations: San Fran Hotels
Tourist Office: http://www.sfvisitor.org/
Off-the-beaten-path: Diego Rivera Murals, Maritime National Historical Park, Wine Country
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Summer is beautiful, but there is stuff going on in this major city year-round. Bring a rainjacket. A stylish one.
City Specific Events: The San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival , San Francisco Blues Festival, San Francisco Comedy Day, San Francisco International Film Festival
How to get around?: Oh, the B.A.R.T. (Bay Area Rapid Transport). How to love thee. Quick, clean and efficient, although buses are there do. Avoid cabs if at all possible, unless you’re rich.
Good to know: San Francisco Bay Area is famous for its liberal politics, state-of-the-art industry and lifestyle.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into San Francisco Bay Area is the San Francisco International Airport
Need more information?: Check out the San Francisco Bay Area travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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