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In 2016, San Francisco welcomed 4.41 million overnight visitors, according to Statista. Despite the elusive fog, Pacific Coast sights and scents continue to make this hilly city a hot tourist destination. The suggestions below are sure to guide you through San Francisco’s bests.
Serenity in the Commotion of Visiting a Big City
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Want to escape some of the city crowds and spend time in some of the more tranquil parts of town? Be sure to book the ideal getaway using InterContinental Hotels Group to find San Francisco hotels with proximity to one of these harmonious corners of the city.
If a pamper day is in your future, look no farther than Kabuki Springs for a relaxing spa experience followed by a serene experience in the communal baths. Once you’ve allowed Asian-style treatments to calm your senses, continue to indulge them throughout the city. Let nature spoil your senses with a stroll through San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park. Fifty-five acres of an urban arborist oasis showcase over 8,500 different types of plants from around the globe. Raise your awareness of and appreciate the olfactory delights in the Garden of Fragrance, designed in 1965 as a garden experienced entirely by smell and touch.
Alluring Seaside Sights
For urban views with a coastal twist, be sure to scale the 210-foot tower in Telegraph Hill for 360-degree views of the city and bay. This fluted tower, funded by and named for Lillie Hitchcock Coit as a memorial to the city’s volunteer firefighters, has earned itself a spot on Foursquare’s The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in San Francisco. If you’re looking for a more natural location for beautiful views, Corona Heights Park is the place to be in the city. The metropolitan skyline receding into the vast sea provides the ideal landscape to discover.
Venture out for some fitness with a view and take a walk or jog over the Golden Gate Bridge. At 1.7 miles one way, you’ll receive a great workout while gazing upon the San Francisco Bay, Gulf of the Farallones, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and the city of San Francisco itself.
Tempt the Palate
The restaurant possibilities in San Francisco are endless; however, some key establishments deserve your attention. Start your day with a classic American breakfast or brunch at Sweet Maple. With friendly, attentive service, and top-quality locally sourced organic ingredients, you won’t wonder why everyone raves about the Millionaire’s Bacon or the Big Hip deep-fried French toast. Any restaurant with a bottomless mimosa and bloody mary option is a great place to start your morning.
The El Techo is the one-spot stop for beautiful rooftop patio views, vibrant decor, street eats, and thirst-quenching cocktails. Line up early to gain a spot at this highly coveted eatery. If it’s stylish seafood you’re looking for, look no farther than Waterbar. If the spectacular water views and magnificent seafood alone don’t pull you in, then their high standards of sustainability, variety, and excellence for the sourcing, preparation, and presentation of food will.
Exploring this city is a way to overload the senses and create lasting memories embedded deep within your being.
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