San Francisco - Category of Things to Do

Before the rocky islet of Alcatraz became America's most dreaded high-security prison , in 1934, it had been home to little more than the odd pelican ( alcatraz in Spanish). Surrounded by the freezing, ... more

San Francisco's gay and lesbian bars are many and varied, ranging from cozy cocktail lounges to no-holds-barred leather-and-chain hangouts. The scene may no longer be quite as wild as its reputation would have you believe, ... more

Compared to many US cities, where you need money and attitude in equal measure, San Francisco's nightlife scene demands little of either. ... more

San Francisco rarely tries to pass off pure, unabashed commercialism as a worthy tourist attraction, but with Fisherman's Wharf and the nearby waterfront district, it makes an exception. ... more

The orange towers of the Golden Gate Bridge , perhaps the best-loved symbol of San Francisco, are visible from almost every high point in the city. The bridge, which spans 4200ft, ... more