San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California is full of culture and a million things to do. One of the most historical and amazing sites to see is the Golden Gate Bridge. This is not just an ordinary bridge - but a masterpiece. It was first built in 1937 and reaches 4,200 feet into the air.
It is one of the more brilliant bridge designs due to its brilliant engineering. Pedestrians and bike riders can access the east entrance for a jaunt on one of the world’s most famous corridors. For photos, or to view the bridge in its entirety, try the spectacular lookout points located at the southeast and northeast ends.
Alcatraz Island was once a prison that held some of America’s most dangerous criminals. Now it is part of the National Park Service and is one of the best sites to see when visiting San Francisco. The island is full of history and even beauty. Take your camera because regardless of the view, a photo opportunity awaits. Also, dress in layers (even during the summer months) because the island can be breezy and inside the prison walls it is cold and damp.
The picturesque stretch of Lombard Street has eight angles along a single block. They twist at very acute angles, making for very slow going if you are in a car, though, oddly enough, cars were the reason for designing the street this way back in 1922, the idea being that this design would make it easier for them to negotiate the steep 16-percent grade. The drive is usually bumper-to-bumper and in the summertime, there is almost always a line of cars waiting to take the drive down, so a stroll is a good option, especially when the hydrangeas along the sidewalk are in bloom.
There are more popular sites to see including the Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park, Grace Cathedral, Palace of Fine Arts, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. There are also amazing restaurants all around the city that are sure to entice your taste buds.