San Francisco Reviews

First impressions: When we first drove into the city from the airport, I was quite surprised by what I saw, as there are lot of small houses built into the hills that look like slums (slums is a bit of an exaggeration, but I can't think of a better word). Then as you get further in you get to all the skyscrapers, which is what I expected to ...  Read the complete review

One of the few places I could see myself happily settling, San Francisco is a great city, whatever you're looking for! To begin with are the obvious attractions, like the Golden Gate Bridge (catch a bus, or cycle there. Wouldn't recommend walking unless you really feel like it! Bit of a distance, as I found out), Alcatraz (prebook your tickets, ...  Read the complete review

I visited San Francisco in July 2005 and immediately fell in love with the city. From the plane window seeing the Golden Gate bridge and the prison island of Alcatraz for the first time was an image and moment that I will remember for a lifetime. Lucky really I suppose to have been flying on a day when the dreaded fog hadn't rolled in. ...  Read the complete review

I have been to San Francisco twice now and I can't wait to go back. Put simply- this city is amazing and is truly special. Located on a peninsular with the Pacific ocean to the west and San Francisco Bay to the north and east, it's location is breathtaking. One of my favourite things about San Francisco is the hills. The hills are what makes the ...  Read the complete review

I lived in San Francisco for a year and my wife lived there for 6. We just moved to Arizona to get some space for ourselves, but we loved our time there. Here is a little peek into what it is like to spend a good while there, and what to see and what not to. - The views - are - incredible!!! Simply Spectacular! The hills, architecture ...  Read the complete review

-------------------- BACKGROUND -------------------- Located on the western coast of the USA, San Francisco is the country's 14th largest city. It has a population of almost 750,000. The city is named after Saint Francis of Assisi and was founded by the Spanish who settled the area in 1776. As readers of my previous ...  Read the complete review

DURING MY THIRD VISIT to the US last summer, I was able to stay longer (for almost 4 weeks) and visited some part of California State. San Francisco is one of them for the very first time. A month prior to my departure from Britain, I contacted my friend working in San Francisco with an IT firm if I could stay at his place during my ...  Read the complete review

Whenever to hear speaking about the USA, we associate it to New York, California beaches or things like that. Nevertheless, I think, and that's why I'm writing this review, that most of the people forget other destinies that maybe is not so spectacular to talk about them, but they have a lot of enchantment and a lot of things to offer. ...  Read the complete review

Bay City Strollers - Advantages: Vibrant & gripping, Best setting for city ever, Walk the Golden gate - Disadvantages: Uphill walking!, Couldn't stay longer

Whatever your idea of a good time is, I guarantee you'll be able to find it in San Francisco. I feel that I have only touched the surface of the city, but here are some of my recommendations for places to visit and things to do whilst on holiday there. Things like a trip on the cable cars and shopping in Union square are in all of the tourist ...  Read the complete review

It is America's favourite city, it is home to an abundance of world famous sites and can proudly say it has the highest Chinese population outside of Asia. In the Summer of 1999 I went on a holiday to San Francisco. I left thinking it was the most beautiful city in the World. San Francisco has an estimated 43 hills that ...  Read the complete review

After a fabulous 2 and a half weeks visiting various parts of USA on my Honeymoon, I thought it only fair I should return and share my experiences with my friends here on dooyoo. Here is my guide to San Francisco. Background. ----------- San Fransisco is on a Peninsula on the West coast of California. It is home to some ...  Read the complete review

I visited San Francisco recently and thought it was an excellent city to visit. It has a huge diversity in cultures, buildings etc that you don’t find elsewhere. There are lots of site to visit including the Golden Gate Bridge. This is well worth the visit, it is huge and you can either drive across or walk. It is best to walk as you can ...  Read the complete review

The unique experience you will embark on during a visit to San Francisco is such that doing it justice will be difficult, but I will try to... San Francisco, on the Californian coast, is a diversity of culture and lifestyle, a city of architectural magnificence and breathtaking scenery. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and visitors ...  Read the complete review

In the 1990s I spent six months in the States and this is the place it all began for me as I hopped of the Delta Airlines flight. It’s a beautiful functional place unlike a normal American city, as it retains its Meditaranaien feel from the old gold rush days. As well as nestling into modern skyscraper USA skyline. The heart ...  Read the complete review

We visited San Francisco as part of a five location trip to California/Navada in June/July of 2000. San Francisco was our first stop and we arrived late afternoon, very tired after a nine hour flight from the UK. However once we navigated our way from the airport, it became obvious that SF was a place to explore – and soon. We only had three ...  Read the complete review

Nice song Otis, but it would be difficult not to draw inspiration from such a beautiful city. I can't help but think if Mr Reading was born in Birmingham his immortal soul masterpiece wouldn't have had the same effect: "Sitting in a graffiti filled bus shelter watching a drunk tramp fighting with his reflection...". It ...  Read the complete review

There are places you have always dreamed of going and in my eyes San Francisco was one of them. When you set yourself a target to go to many places in the world a lot of people have this on it. It does depend on what you are looking for though. I went with an open mind and expected to be dazzled but was left pretty dissapointed. Arriving ...  Read the complete review

A few years ago I was fortunate enough to be able to visit San Francisco during a holiday to California. It was only a four day visit, but it was a great trip. I had my heart set on seeing three things; The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Fisherman's Wharf. I started with The Golden Gate Bridge. To see the Golden Gate ...  Read the complete review

I was horrified when I went to SF, it was a beautiful city, very unusual architecture and interesting tourist resorts, but the poverty is unbelievable. I was really shocked never having been to the USA before to see people searching through the bins for food in the main town centre. A half-eaten bag of chips went in seconds when I put it on a ...  Read the complete review