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City breaks in San Francisco

Start San Francisco city breaks by riding historic cable cars, strolling through buzzing Fisherman’s Wharf and shopping around Union Square. Taste worldwide cuisines at San Francisco’s ethnic restaurants. Enjoy the SoMa district’s unforgettable nightlife on your San Francisco city break.

Dining and unwinding on San Francisco city breaks

Sample local specialities on your San Francisco city break. Head to Fisherman’s Wharf for sourdough bread, fresh seafood, and especially San Francisco Dungeness crab. Eat Italian in San Francisco’s North Beach or authentic Mexican in the Mission. Splash out on your city break at San Francisco’s gourmet Union Square and Nob Hill restaurants, specialising in San Francisco’s distinctive Californian fusion style.

Special places to stay in San Francisco

For central city breaks in San Francisco, base yourself around bustling Union Square or classy Nob Hill. Or stay in San Francisco’s distinctive neighbourhoods – choose North Beach for charming, inexpensive places, and the trendy Haight district for hip hotels. Stay close to the nightlife action on your San Francisco city break, and choose a stylish modern SoMa hotel.

Things to do on San Francisco city breaks

Hop on cable cars to explore San Francisco on a city break. You’ll find the latest fashions around Union Square and bargains in America’s largest Chinatown through the Dragon Gates. Wander Fisherman’s Wharf’s busy quayside. Or relax in peaceful Golden Gate Park and head to the beach for great sunsets. Stop for some culture during your city break at San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art. From June 2008, be among the first to see the Contemporary Jewish Museum, located in a former power substation and designed by radical architect, Daniel Libeskind.