San Francisco is a delightful and enchanting place to visit and is known for its breathtakingly beautiful waterfront. The most interesting places and activities in the city include:

Fisherman`s Wharf:A popular hangout zone for travelers of all ages and interests, the fisherman wharf is forever packed with tourists. Get up early morning to catch a glimpse of fishermen celebrating their catch. The main attractions here include the seafood vendors and souvenir shops on the seaside.

Ghirardelli Square:Close to Fisherman`s Wharf lies the Ghirardelli Square which was originally built as a wool mill. Today, major activities at this square include shopping and dining, as well as special events that include the Chocolate Festival in September.

Alcatraz:Alcatraz, bang in the middle of San Francisco Bay, is a barren rock which was once used as a federal prison. Remains from the American Indian Alcatraz occupation in 1960s include the cell house, a military base and a lighthouse.

The Golden Gate Bridge:One of the world`s most photographed sights, the Golden Gate Bridge offers some really fun activity for the tourists. If you can, the best thing would be to walk in the bridge from where you can watch really huge ships and boats looking like miniatures. The 1.7 miles of distance from one vista to another will be one of your most exciting journeys.

San Francisco is a haven for travelers. Accommodation options here can be categorized under the below heads:

Hotels:Some of the best San Francisco hotels are located on the waterfront and close to the city`s main attractions. Argonaut Hotel, located just below Ghirardelli Square, is a boutique hotel with quality guest services and a great ambience. Four Seasons is one of the most luxurious hotels in the city. On Embarcadero Waterfront lies the hotel Vitale known for its roof top spa and deep soaking tubs. The luxurious category cannot be complete without a mention of JW Marriott and Le Meridian. Amidst the high-end shopping outlets and art galleries lies the Omni San Francisco Hotel.

Bed and Breakfasts:San Francisco abounds in cozy and comfortable bed and breakfasts that include Inn 1890, Inn on Castro, Chateau Tivoli, Parker Guest House, Union Street Inn, Willows Bed and Breakfast Inn, Parsonage and Inn San Francisco.

Hostels:With 24-hour check in, Internet kiosks and fully equipped kitchen, the city center hostel is a 262-bed hostel that is a favorite amongst travelers with a limited budget. Other inexpensive and affordable hostels in the city include Downtown Hostel, Fisherman`s Wharf Hostel, National Park Service Hostels and Green Tortoise Guest House.

A valid passport is required by all national visiting United States of America.

Visa is not required by nationals of Britain, Canada, Australia and all EU countries. However, nationals of Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Cyprus and Poland do require a visa as they are not included in the visa waiver program.

April to October is considered to be the best time to visit San Francisco. The sky is clear and the natural beauty of the city can be seen in full bloom. April and May is a cheerful time when the city streets are crowded with travelers from all over the world.

San Francisco is a cool city and remains so throughout the year. Summers are quite foggy whereas winters are wet. November to January is the time when winter storms are common, and so is rainfall and fog. Sometimes the showers may extend beyond this period and continue till March. April and May is characterized by clear skies and is quite a pleasant time. One thing you can be sure about the San Francisco weather is its uncertainty.

Currency:Currency used in San Francisco is US Dollar. ATMs and bureau de change can be easily found throughout San Francisco. Debit cards and credit cards are widely accepted. Travelers` checks are mostly accepted everywhere.

Language:San Francisco is one of the most linguistically diverse metros in the world. Though English is the official language of San Francisco, there are close to 112 languages that are spoken in San Francisco homes, namely Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Portuguese, Persian, Punjabi and others.