If you have ever just gotten into a random mood to hop on
the city bus and explore a city, San Francisco is the place to do so. However,
the best way to make your way around the city in just a few hours is to simply
walk! It might be a challenge for some
seeing the city holds many dramatic hills, but make sure to bring water and to dress in
layers.
If walking really isn’t an option for you, the public
transportation here is very affordable and easily accessible. The thing I love most about the transit
system in San Francisco is the fact that is one of the greenest systems in
North America with most public transit being electric or hybrid powered. The
price for a trip on the MUNI
or electric trolleys is only $2.00. Sure beats the prices of a rental car!
A favored method of public transportation for tourists is
one of the many historic street cars. San Francisco has been purchasing historic
street cars from around the world for decades. There is also the option of
riding one of the many cable cars, which are considered America’s “only moving national
historic landmark”. Since 1873, these cable cars have been a main source of
transportation for the people of San Francisco, and tourists. Street cars ($2 one way) and cable cars ($6 one way, with option to purchase 1,
3, or 7 days passes) are great for families, with children under the age of 4 riding
for free. You can find maps, and
schedules on the San Francisco Cable Car Museum website.
If you are arriving to San Francisco via plane, the easiest way
to get through each terminal is by way of the light-rail train although you won’t
want to miss walking through the many corridors of the airport contain many art
pieces and museum pieces. In order to make your way to the city from the
airport, your best bet would be the BART system
(Bay Area Rapid Transit). It is a very smooth train ride that will set you back
a mere $8.10 to reach downtown SF. Conveniently, you can purchase tickets for
the BART through one of many ticket machines that usually accept both cash/coins
and credit/debit cards.
As far as dining in San Francisco goes, you will find many
food tours that you can take so that you can also view the major sites around
the city. The Little Italy tour in North Beach will set you back about $59 for
adults that will include amazing Italian dishes like: fresh baked bread, pizza,
pastries, chocolates, and espresso.
San Francisco with its friendly lively diverse culture,
incredible art, and history is a definite must for travelers. If you are stuck in a timeshare contract
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