San Francisco
San Francisco, set on a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate strait, is the fourth largest city in California. It is part of a metropolitan area of 4.6 million people. Known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and its steep streets, the city attracts visitors from all over the world. The climate is temperate, with cool summers and mild winters. The best time to visit is spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasant and the crowds are smaller.
