Low Cost Vibes
Holidays
Destinations
Ski Deals
Christmas Deals
Weblog
Travel Aware Visa Aware Visa Aware

Search with Google

We accept
We accept Payments
Destinations all page - Hero

United States

San Francisco Holidays 2024/2025

Your Holiday to San Francisco with Low Cost Vibes is Secure, Easy, and 100% Trusted for Unforgettable Memories!

View Deals
Get Customised Quote
book with confidence
  • You are in Good Hands
  • Stress free experience
  • Handpicked Hotels
We accept
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
We accept Payments
Top San Francisco Holiday Deals

Top San Francisco Holiday Deals

Top San Francisco Holiday Deals

Pick Your San Francisco Package at the Best Price Now

Popular San Francisco Hotel Deals

Popular San Francisco Hotel Deals

Popular San Francisco Hotel Deals

From the cheapest to luxury, find your preferred San Francisco Hotel Package

TOP 10 REASONS

TOP 10 REASONS

TOP 10 REASONS

Why travel to San Francisco: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit

Click to navigate through sections.
01
A SNEAK PEAK

A SNEAK PEAK

A SNEAK PEAK

A Sneak Peek into San Francisco

destination - Seasons to travel
  • Why not book a holiday in San Francisco? You will be surprised to find out how affordable it can be!
  • San Francisco is a renowned tourist destination known for its mild summers, fog, steep rolling hills, and diverse architecture.
  • It is the jewel of Northern California. History, beautiful neighbourhoods, parks, beaches, museums, and many entertainment options and things abound in this city.
  • In San Francisco, not a single bank failed during the Great Depression.
  • During the Great Depression, the city built the Golden Gate Bridge and the Oakland Bay Bridge because commerce was robust.
  • San Francisco's restaurants and cuisine fads are as well-known as its Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars.
  • Abalone, Dungeness crab, sand dabs, bay shrimp, and crusty sourdough French bread are just a few of the distinctive or locally typical cuisine to try in San Francisco.
  • Take a tour of the city on one of the old cable cars for a fascinating experience.
  • To have a fantastic experience with the best of this city, check off some of the highlights listed in our Top 10 reasons to visit San Francisco.
  • The prices are affordable, and the savings are enormous! You'll be able to save money while having fun with Our Holiday Vibes are Good Vibes Only!
     
  • Capital: Sacramento
  • International Airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Population: 3,313,000
  • Currency: US Dollar
  • Time: GMT-8
  • Driving side: Right
  • Main Electricity: 120 V
  • Official Language: English
  • Religion: Catholic
02
HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

Top Tourist Attractions in San Francisco

destination - Seasons to travel
  • San Francisco is a great city to visit during the summer months. It has everything you could want from a city with a thriving economy and plenty of friendly people.
  • If you are looking for cheap holidays in San Francisco, you should consider booking your trip online today!
  • San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit. So, if you're planning a trip to San Francisco, here are cheap things to do while you're there.
  • San Francisco is a city full of history and culture. It is also a city that has been known for its colourful history and unique personality.
  • There are many different types of San Francisco attractions. Some of these include the Golden Gate Bridge, which spans San Francisco Bay and connects San Francisco to Marin County, California.
  • Alcatraz was once an infamous prison on an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay.
  • Sutro Tower offers spectacular views of San Francisco's skyline and Mt. Tamalpais.
  • Exploratorium, located on Pier 15 near Fisherman's Wharf; Aquarium of the Bay, houses over 100 species of fish and other sea creatures from all around the world.
  • Palace of Fine Arts Museum displays Chinese art from all periods, including ancient bronzes and paintings from dynasties past Legion Of Honor Museum, which contains works by Remington, Degas, Monet and many more famous artists from around the world.
  • Japanese Tea Garden contains beautiful gardens full of rare plants and flowers from Japan; Golden Gate Park is home to many.
03
SEASONS TO TRAVEL

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

Best Months to Visit San Francisco

destination - Seasons to travel
  • San Francisco is best visited between September and November.
  • Believe it or not, Autumn has some of the best weather in the city all year, with fewer crowds than summer.
  • Spring is also a fantastic season to come because of the moderate weather and lack of rain (compared to other parts of California).
04
WORTH A VISIT

WORTH A VISIT

WORTH A VISIT

The Best Places to Visit in San Francisco

destination - Seasons to travel

Golden Gate Bridge

  • The Golden Gate Bridge spans San Francisco Bay, is a California symbol.
  • The bridge, which connects San Francisco to Marin County and other northern areas, was previously recognised by the United States Travel Service as the most pleasant artificial sight.
  • This took four years to build and the world's longest suspension bridge at its completion, reaching nearly two miles in length. Finished it on May 28th, 1937.
  • The Golden Gate Bridge is crossed by US Highway 101, also known as SR 1, and walkers and cyclists can use the walkways on both sides.
  • The hike begins at the bridge's beginning (via the Presidio shuttle) and ends at a viewpoint in Marin County.
  • Many residents enjoy biking across the bridge to the nearby shoreline town of Sausalito.
  • The East Sidewalk is intended for pedestrians, while the East and West Sidewalks are designed for bicyclists. During the day, the bridge is only open to pedestrians and cyclists.
destination - Seasons to travel

Alcatraz Island

  • The historic and contentious Alcatraz Prison, located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, is one of America's most infamous prisons.
  • It lasted three decades, closing in 1963 and reopening as a tourist attraction in 1973.
  • Both Al Capone and the "Birdman," who later inspired the fictional film The Birdman of Alcatraz.
  • You may take a ferry to the island and tour the site while listening to an excellent audio recording that gives you an insight into life within the jail rather than just a list of statistics.
  • Former Alcatraz inmates and guards even contribute to the narration.
  • The prison received 1,576 criminals during its 30-year existence. Even though 450 cells were measuring around 10ft by 4ft, there were never more than 250 at any given time.
destination - Seasons to travel

Fisherman's Wharf

  • Fisherman's Wharf is a renowned tourist destination in San Francisco.
  • If you're visiting San Francisco for the first time and only have a day or two to see the sights, Fisherman's Wharf is one of the best places to go.
  • This historic district, known as San Francisco's Little Italy, is well-known for its shops, restaurants, and scenic waterfront location.
  • From here, you can also book a fishing charter or a sightseeing cruise for spectacular views of the city.
  • The docks near Pier 39 are one of the best places in town to see sea lions.
  • And Ghirardelli Square are one of the area's most popular attractions.
  • At the Hyde Street Pier, the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park restored 19th- and 20th-century ships flank the waterfront.
  • The USS Pampanito, a WWII submarine and part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, is a national historic landmark.
destination - Seasons to travel

Ride the Cable Cars

  • In 1873, deployed cable cars to assist locals in navigating the city's many slopes. 
  • Today, the city's few preserved cable cars provide tourists with a unique opportunity to see the city historically.
  • These tram-like vehicles have had the distinction of being the only public transportation system to be designated as a historical monument since 1964.
  • The most scenic routes are Powell-Mason and Powell-Hyde. 
  • Popular tourist destinations accessible by cable car are Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, the Ferry Building, Nob Hill, and Lombard Street.
  • Tickets can be purchased on board the cable car, or if you plan on taking more than a few journeys or staying for several days, consider purchasing a pass.
destination - Seasons to travel

Chinatown

  • You may have visited Chinatown in other places, but San Francisco's Chinatown is an entirely different experience. 
  • It is the world's largest Chinatown outside of Asia and the oldest in North America.
  • Chinatown was nearly completely devastated in the 1906 earthquake, was rebuilt entirely in the Chinese style and became even more appealing than before the calamity.
  • With its temples, theatres, workshops, small businesses, boutiques, antique and souvenir shops, teahouses, and traditional pharmacies, visiting Chinatown has become one of the top things to do in San Francisco.
  • You may expect to observe a large-scale celebration if you visit San Francisco during a significant Chinese festival or event.
  • The best Chinese New Year celebrations in North America are often regarded as the best in the world. 
  • Grant Avenue is the primary tourist strip in Chinatown, including the Chinatown Gateway at Grant Avenue and Bush Street.
destination - Seasons to travel

Legion of Honor

  • With a magnificent Neoclassical Beaux-Arts edifice in a stunning setting, the California Palace of the Legion of Honor is in San Francisco's most beautiful museum.
  • Alma de Bretteville Spreckels donated the Legion of Honour, a socialite, philanthropist, and arts patron.
  • In honour of her love of all things Parisian, the museum was designed to look like the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur in Paris.
  • The Legion of Honor museum has a fantastic collection of European decorative arts, sculpture, paintings, and antiquities from the Mediterranean and Near East.
  • This museum admission includes same-day admission to the de Young Museum.
  • The museum is in Lincoln Park, a lovely green space with a golf course and coastal woodlands ideal for relaxing.
  • Visitors can take a walk along the Lincoln Highway promenade just outside the museum, which provides excellent views of the ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge.
05
DISCOVER MORE

DISCOVER MORE

DISCOVER MORE

San Francisco Off the Beaten Track

destination - Seasons to travel

Downtown San Francisco

  • Market Street, the city's primary thoroughfare, begins at the Embarcadero on the harborfront and runs through downtown San Francisco, packed with retailers and office complexes.
  • The market extends southwest from here, past the Financial District's prominent skyscrapers, Union Square's shopping district, and Civic Center's exquisite government buildings, before reaching the Castro, San Francisco's LGBT heartland. 
  • South of Market (SoMa), a former industrial neighbourhood now home to skyscrapers, digital start-ups, high-end restaurants, and museums, is beneath Market Street.
destination - Seasons to travel

Chinatown

  • Chinatown, one of the country's oldest, Italian-American North Beach, famous for its Beats connection, and Fisherman's Wharf, the city's colourful, touristy harborside section.
  • Further afield are Haight-Ashbury, the historic Latino neighbourhood known for some of the best eating and drinking in the city.
  • Golden Gate Park's green spaces and world-class museums, the Golden Gate Bridge itself, and the Mission.
  • The historic Latino neighbourhood is now known for some of the best eating and drinking in the city. 
  • Gritty Oakland, Berkeley's student enclave, and Sausalito, a picturesque waterside village, all on the other side of the bay.
06
CULTURE & TRADITIONS

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

San Francisco Culture and Traditions

destination - Seasons to travel
  • San Francisco's culture is diverse and rich in arts, music, cuisine, festivals, museums, and architecture.
  • But it is also significantly impacted by Mexican culture due to the city's substantial Hispanic population and past as a part of Spanish America and Mexico.
  • The California Gold Rush. The Summer of Love was a watershed moment in American history.
  • Silicon Valley is a region in California known for its San Francisco is like a chameleon: it evolves every few decades.
  • Everyone appears to have a distinct interpretation of this city. It's a city full of possibility and hope. It's also known as the "WTF City."
07
FOOD FUN FASHION

FOOD FUN FASHION

FOOD FUN FASHION

San Francisco: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide

destination - Seasons to travel

Cioppino

#Food

  • Is there a more authentic Italian-American meal with a California twist? Cioppino.
  • It first appeared in the 1800s in North Beach, a mash-up of San Francisco's abundant seafood and sizeable Italian community.
  • This seafood "stew" is made with fresh catches such as mussels, clams, scallops, squid, shrimp, and fish in a tomato-wine broth and served on crusty sourdough toast.
  • Some of the best varieties can still be found in North Beach neighbourhood jewels like Sotto Mare, while one of the best dates back to 1849 at Tadich Grill, a seafood icon that offers outstanding cioppino in single or sharing bowls.
destination - Seasons to travel

Mission Burritos

#Food

  • According to popular belief, burritos, as we know them now, are an American innovation.
  • And no burrito is more famous than San Francisco's Mission-style burrito, which originated in the neighbourhood's legendary taquerias in the 1960s and 1970s.
  • El Faro, El Farolito, Taqueria La Cumbre, and Taqueria Cancun, for example, are still operating strong.
  • Locals have long argued about who makes the best burrito and what ingredients should be included.
  • La Taqueria rolled up with fabulous meats, and no rice remains king for many of us (including the James Beard Foundation, which named it "America's Classic").
destination - Seasons to travel

Dim Sum

#Food

  • Although Hong Kong is the birthplace of dim sum, it's challenging to find a more extensive selection of dim sum in the United States than in San Francisco.
  • Yank Sing, which has been around since 1958, is modelled after Hong Kong's elite Michelin-starred dim sum restaurants. Ton Kiang, a long-time vendor, serves Hakka dim sum while
  • Shanghai-style Xiao long bao dumplings abound. Long lineups form outside Good Luck Dim Sum for freshly produced takeout dim sum.
  • Hong Kong Lounge, which has two locations in Richmond's Richmond district, is a local favourite (we prefer the more intimate HK Lounge II).
destination - Seasons to travel

Ferry Building

#Fashion

  • Most malls are enclosed, maybe to guard against the heat of summer and the chill of winter.
  • Although many of the Ferry Building's artisanal businesses are located inside, during weekends, many booths pop up outside to make use of the Ferry Building's spectacular location right on San Francisco Bay, with views of both the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge.
  • Head to the Ferry Building, a famous San Francisco building, if you want more out of your shopping experience than just a pile of items.
  • The Marketplace is a popular location for anyone who enjoys cooking or eating, with a range of speciality food stores and eateries.
  • On Tuesdays and Saturdays, a farmers market is conducted outside.
destination - Seasons to travel

The Union Square

#Fashion

  • The Union Square area is centred on Union Square, a lovely little urban park surrounded by many luxury shopping establishments.
  • The neighbourhood is widely regarded as the city's primary retail destination.
  • Macy's, Saks, Gumps, and Gucci are all nearby, and these, along with other retail staples, keep consumers occupied for hours.
  • There are also restaurants and theatres here and convenient garage parking.
  • Public transportation is readily available, and public concerts provide a welcome break.
  • Even better, the bustling neighbourhood provides excellent opportunities for people-watching.
  • You can go about Union Square and shop if the fog has lifted and it is a sunny day in San Francisco.
destination - Seasons to travel

Six Flags Discovery

#Fun

  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is the first on our list of fantastic theme parks.
  • This is one of the most popular theme parks in the state, and it has earned numerous accolades.
  • There are exciting rides for kids and adults and an animal park with various land and sea animals.
  • Selecting the Go San Francisco Pass is the best way to determine how much fun you can handle.
  • You can choose from a one- to five-day pass to visit and experience over 30 spectacular San Francisco attractions.
  • Popular attractions covered by the package include San Francisco Bay tours, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, and the California Academy of Science.
destination - Seasons to travel

Sonoma Train Town

#Fun

  • Sonoma TrainTown Railroad is a 10-acre (4-hectare) amusement park and famous tourist railroad in the Bay Area, located in Sonoma, California.
  • For train fans eager to experience TrainTown's amusement attractions, it's garden-estate railway heaven.
  • The Iron Horse Carousel, which is suitable for both children and adults, the TrainTown Airlines, the High Iron Ferris Wheel, Mine Train Coaster, and Air Scooter are among the rides available at this railroad-themed amusement park.
  • Enjoy a 20-minute trap ride that takes you over bridges, through a tunnel, through a tiny town, through a petting zoo, and ends with a stop at a Lakeview.
08
NATURE & SAFARI

NATURE & SAFARI

NATURE & SAFARI

San Francisco: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures

destination - Seasons to travel
  • San Francisco is a beautiful city with a rich history, full of culture and great people.
  • Whether you're looking for cheap holidays or a short break in San Francisco, we've got the perfect place.
  • You'll find everything from world-class museums to amazing parks and gardens, shopping centres, restaurants and bars. You can even take a relaxing boat trip on the bay!
  • San Francisco is also famous for its film industry, with many studios. There's no better way to experience this than watching your favourite movies in a nearby cinema!
  • San Francisco is a city that is not only beautiful but also full of exciting places to visit.
  • You can spend your holiday in this city in many ways. You can take a guided tour, take a walk through the parks, or visit some local museums.
  • The most popular place for tourists to go is Golden Gate Park. This park has many attractions, such as a zoo, an aquarium, and many others.
  • It also has plenty of picnic areas and playgrounds where you can spend time with your family or friends.
  • If you want to spend time outdoors but do not have too much time, visit Muir Woods National Monument.
  • This park is located near Sausalito and contains some of the tallest trees in California and many other trees that John Muir himself planted.
  • This park has hiking trails and picnic areas where you can enjoy nature at its best!
  • Another excellent place for visitors who want to see beautiful views while walking around is Angel Island, State Park.
  • This island has been used as an immigration station since 1933, when it first opened for use by tourists who wanted to come into America legally.
09
EVENTS & FIESTAS

EVENTS & FIESTAS

EVENTS & FIESTAS

San Francisco Must-Attend Festivals and Events

destination - Seasons to travel
  • San Francisco's top festivals highlight music and the arts across various disciplines and genres.
  • The SF Sketchfest comedy festival begins in January and runs for the entire month, highlighting the talents of six Bay Area sketch comedy groups.
  • This is also the season for FOG Design+Art, a platform for modern art as it moves and morphs to disclose its forms and dimensions and is called after San Francisco's climatic phenomenon.
  • The significant San Francisco International Arts Festival, which combines visual arts with performance, dance, music, and theatre, runs from May to June.
  • Film festivals take place from the San Francisco Independent Film Festival in February. The Ocean Film Festival in March (inspiring people to appreciate and care for the ocean), the Food & Farm Film Festival in April (bringing the food and art worlds together), and the San Francisco International Film Festival in May
  • Naturally, San Francisco's culinary scene reflects the city's global impact, covering the gastronomic range from primitive street cuisine to fine dining.
  • Eat Drink SF, a famous four-day event in August showcases this diversity through food, wine, and spirits exhibitions, as well as notable chefs on hand to offer their culinary expertise.
  • In terms of casual cuisine, the Street Food Festival, which takes place in the same month, is hard to beat, as it aims to connect San Francisco citizens with local food vendors.
  • With wine regions like Napa Valley right on the doorstep, it's only natural that some of San Francisco's most popular events honour the grape.
  • The Zinfandel Experience begins in February and claims to be the world's largest single varietal wine tasting event, allowing ticket holders to meet each of the winemakers in person.
  • In May, there's the all-varietal uncorked the San Francisco Wine Festival.
  • Top-tier wines are combined with regional cuisine, and live music is performed in the event's Ghirardelli Square venue.

FAQs to Plan Your Best San Francisco Holiday

Places similar to San Francisco to visit

Places similar to San Francisco to visit

Places similar to San Francisco to visit

Good vibes only

Members Only
Members Only
Members Only

More details

Subscribe for personalized deals, advice & vacation inspirations directly to your email. Rest assured, no spam – easily unsubscribe anytime.

Low Cost Vibes

14 Cricklewood Lane,
London NW2 1EX,
United Kingdom.

Call us on

020 8125 7557
Use full links

About UsContact UsHelp and SupportTerms and ConditionsRequest a QuoteOnline Visa
Cookie PolicyPrivacy PolicyAir Passenger RightsMembers OnlyMenage BookingOnline Visa

Mail to

info@lowcostvibes.com
Need Assistance?

For reservation and booking. Our team of experienced travel agents are 24/7 at your service to help you.

We accept
payment-visa-card

Follow us on

Need Assistance?

For reservation and booking. Our team of experienced travel agents are 24/7 at your service to help you.

Call us on

020 8125 7557

Mail to

info@lowcostvibes.com

Many of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on lowcostvibes.com which depart from the UK are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. This website is intended primarily to residents of the UK. Please see our terms and conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate.

 Visa Aware
Flexible payments - Low Cost Vibes
Financial Protection - Low Cost Vibes
Travel AwareBook With Confidence - Low Cost VibesHelp and Support - Low Cost VibesMembers Only - Low Cost Vibes
Low Cost Vibes
Low Cost Vibes
Health Service Discounts
Powered by techneapp
© 2024 Vibes Group UK. All rights reserved.
Trading as Low Cost Vibes.