Introducing San Francisco

San Francisco covers the tip of a 50km (30mi) peninsula in Northern California, with the Pacific Ocean on its western side and the San Francisco Bay to the north and east. San Francisco is just one of many cities in the Bay Area; the cities include Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose, Marin County and the Wine Country lie to the north, just across the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco also has approximately 791,600 residents.

San Francisco is a young City but its history has already been marked by major events. One of Americas most beautiful cities, San Francisco's hills and streets provide glimpses of the Bay as well as its famous bridges. The best pieces of San Francisco are not just for locals. The simple pleasures of life are here - great l food, unique nightlife and those magnificent views - are for everyone. Watch the fog move into San Francisco Bay as the Golden Gate fades away and the setting sun lights up the windows across the bay.

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