The city known for that signature red Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco is a city where it’s all happening; from leading tech companies, eclectic cuisines stretching from China Town to Little Italy and not forgetting its beautiful bayside and remarkable architure.
We at Milk & Honey took the time out to explore this beautiful city and have complied a list of our favourite Hot Spots in San Francisco.
1. MEGABUS
Megabus.com, one of the largest privately funded providers of city-to-city express bus transportation. Not only is it affordable, it serves as a real bargain if you book your trip way in advance.
Operating from more than 120 major cities in North America from 23 hubs in all over the USA. If you are heading from Los Angeles to San Francisco this would be the best route for you to take. Overnight is always favourable as you avoid the Cali traffic and get a good nights kip too. The temperature of the bus is set by head office so be sure to bring a blanket to keep you warm if you’re not a fan of the AC. Having said that, riding at night was just right for us.
The best thing about all Megabuses’ is the fact they have wifi on board! Quick and efficient wifi that will allow you as a traveller to keep up to date with the world of social media and more. It also provides each seat with sockets, allowing those most important gadgets to be fully charged for the adventure ahead.
2. SEGWAY TOURS
The San Francisco Segway Tour is the perfect tour for both those new to the city and San Francisco veterans. For the beginners, this 3 hour tour will offer you a fantastic orientation and give you an opportunity to see virtually all of the sites you’ve read about.
For the veterans, we’re positive you’ll learn new facts and stories about San Francisco that you’ve never heard. After riding with us we’re sure you’ll both agree that riding a Segway is the best way to see the ‘City by the Bay’.
The tour hightlights the Fisherman’s Wharf– This colorful waterfront area boasts many working fishing boats, Dungeness crab and the famous San Francisco sourdough bread. Views of Golden Gate Bridge– Completed in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge is the symbol of San Francisco. The bridge is 8,981 feet long and connects San Francisco with Marin County and nearby Sausalito. The channel below the bridge is 400 feet deep and is the mouth of San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. Views of Alcatraz– The infamous prison that sits in San Francisco Bay was home to some of the most notorious criminals, including Al Capone and the “Birdman of Alcatraz. Hyde Street Pier, Spreckels Mansion, The Marina District and the Palace of Fine Arts-The only remaining palace of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Each tour begins with a 30-minute orientation session. You will practice on the Segways so that everyone feels comfortable and ready to go out and conquer San Francisco.
The Segway is appropriate for virtually anyone 12 and older. All participants must be at least 12 years old. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on tour. Unfortunately anyone under the age of 12 will not be permitted to participate.
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3. AVITAL FOOD TOURS
A city rich with a range of cuisines it would be a massive shame to give your tastebuds an eclectic taste of this city.
