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  • San Francisco Cable Car

    Exploring Alcatraz and the Cable Car Museum: A San Francisco Must-Do Guide

    Alcatraz is a small rocky island located one and a quarter miles out in San Francisco Bay.  It was one of America’s most feared prisons that no criminals wanted to be sent to.  Times have changed as a visit to Alcatraz is now one of the most popular city attractions. We booked tickets through Alcatraz City…

  • Sausalito Sign

    Exploring Muir Woods and Sausalito: A Perfect Day Trip in Northern California

    Whilst staying in San Francisco it’s possible to visit Muir Woods National Park by public transport so we made an early start from our hotel to make the most of the day.  Muir Woods lies 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge off Highway 101 north.  From the downtown area we boarded Bus 130…

  • Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park

    Top Things to Do: San Francisco City Hall and Golden Gate Park

    We started the day with a visit to San Francisco’s Civic Centre located just a short walk from our hotel.  This large square is home to numerous imposing buildings including the Asian Art Museum, War Memorial Opera House and the City Hall. We’d come to visit the City Hall which welcomes visitors daily and offers…

  • Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

    San Francisco Harbour Cruise & Fisherman’s Wharf: A Perfect Waterfront Day Out

    Our first full day in San Francisco started with a harbour cruise with the Blue & Gold Fleet.  Standard tickets for the one hour pleasure boat trip cost $37 (£30) but substantial savings can be made by purchasing the CityPASS which costs $84 (£72) and includes admission to four top attractions for use over a…

  • San Francisco Streetcar

    Riding San Francisco’s Cable Cars and Visiting Lombard Street: Iconic City Highlights

    We were up bright and early for our KLM Cityhopper flight from Leeds-Bradford airport over to Amsterdam.  Even on short flights of under an hour, KLM offer drinks and snacks so we came to life with cups of coffee and tasty oat muffins. With just over an hour in Schiphol we then stretched our legs…

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