San Francisco is considered one of the greatest cities in the world for many things, including five-star dining, a happening theater scene, and gay and lesbian culture. And, beyond the fifty-square-mile city, in the surrounding Bay Area, there's so much more to explore, including Silicon Valley's innovations, Marin's Headlands, Napa's vineyards, and Berkeley's free spirit.

Even for locals, San Francisco takes years to explore. Bursting with popular tourist attractions and eclectic neighborhoods, San Francisco is definitely a wonder to behold. One of the top attractions in San Francisco is the infamous Alcatraz Island, if not for its history then for its view of the entire San Francisco Bay. Fisherman's Wharf bustles with the sounds of barking seals and brims with Dungeness crab restaurants. North Beach's Italian flavor sidles up next to the exotic Chinatown, while Union Square and the Haight Ashbury district entice with world-class and diverse shopping. Just beyond San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma wine country beckon with rolling vineyards and award-winning wineries.