San Franciscos energy is infectious. There are many reasons why San Francisco is continuously rates as one of the most livable cities in the US. The city punches way above its weight with vigorous arts, culture, and restaurant and nightlife scenes. Its size makes it easy to explore and an efficient public transport system helps. This is one US city where a car could be considered a hindrance. We hope you enjoy exploring the City on the Bay as much as its residents enjoy living here. The City with so many attractions and landmarks it is hard to know where to start. You can take time to visit the Fishermans Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, which opened in 1937 and immediately became the longest suspension bridge in the world, Alcatraz Island, Chinatown, Pier 39, San Francisco Cable Cars, Wine Country and plenty more attractions.

Out in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, the island of Alcatraz is a world unto itself. Isolation, one of the constants of island life for any inhabitant - soldier, guard, prisoner, Indian, bird or plant - is a recurrent theme in the unfolding history of Alcatraz. Visitors to the island cannot only explore the remnants of the prison, but can also learn about the Indian occupation of 1969 - 1971, early military defenses and the West Coast's first, and oldest operating, lighthouse. 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, had taken only 52 months to design and build when it was opened in 1937. Driving across is a real thrill, racing under the towers, while the half-hour walk across allows you to take in its enormous size and absorb the views.

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
Max Temp (Celcius)	19	15	16	17	17	19	18	18	21	20	17	14
Min Temp (Celcius)	10	12	13	13	14	15	15	15	17	16	14	11
Avg Hours of Sun	5	7	8	10	11	11	10	9	9	8	7	6