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Climate
San Francisco has the Pacific Ocean on three sides and is backed by mountains and, consequently, has its own micro-climate that is not really hot or really cold at any time of year. Fog is a typical feature but the lowest average temperature in winter is about 14C during the day and in summer the highest average temperature is about 20C.
Language
English is the dominant and official language although Chinese and Spanish are both widely spoken.
Telephone
There is a comprehensive broadband and cell phone network.
San Francisco has the Pacific Ocean on three sides and is backed by mountains and, consequently, has its own micro-climate that is not really hot or really cold at any time of year. Fog is a typical feature but the lowest average temperature in winter is about 14C during the day and in summer the highest average temperature is about 20C.
Language
English is the dominant and official language although Chinese and Spanish are both widely spoken.
Telephone
There is a comprehensive broadband and cell phone network.
Country and People
Latest version edited by Fran Davis
Customs / CultureSan Francisco is an international city with a large proportion of Chinese and Hispanics although the largest group is white. It is a city renowned for its steep hills and cable cars that are pulled along by cables that run along grooves in the roads. The film ‘Bullitt’ (1968) starring Steve McQueen introduced San Francisco to a global audience, together with Scott McKenzie’s song ‘San Francisco’ : “If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.”
Traditions
Originally established by the Spanish in the mid 18th century, San Francisco grew rapidly during the California Gold Rush in the mid 19th century. Much of the city was destroyed in an earthquake in 1906 although it was swiftly rebuilt. In the 1960s it became a focus for the ‘Summer of Love’ movement and is still a city that prides itself on valuing art and culture and gay rights.
Religion
All the principal religions are represented.
Getting Around
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Traffic is very high in San Francisco and parking spaces very limited and if existing very expensive (up to USD15 per hour). Thus, public transportation is the best choice.Airports
Public transport is available from SanFrancisco International Airport into the city centre. Renting a car is also aneasy option although takes courage when manoeuvring up and down the famous steep streets. Crimping your front wheels to the curb is a legal requirement.
Car rental
All major car rental companies are in downtown San Francisco (a big garage is at O'Farrell Street at the corner of Mason Street) as well as at the airport of San Francisco, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National.
Public transport
San Francisco has several public transportation systems:
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- Cable Cars (run only down town to Fisherman's Wharf),
- underground (online one line that goes under market street and to the airport),
- trams (some are available throughout the city) and
- busses (best developed system - busses run from almost everywhere to downtown).
Taxis
Taxis are a good way to get around for instance if it rains. It costs flat USD 3.30 and additionally USD 2.25 per mile. In order to get a cab wait at the side of the street and wave. Taxis are empty if their signs are turned on.
Discover and Enjoy
Culinary Specialities
Eating out is a great pleasure in San Francisco which prides itself on supplying fresh fish to its local restaurants. The choice of restaurant types is very good although Chinese cuisine is well-represented.
Lifestyle
San Francisco is a modern liberal city that respects and values art and theatre. Owing to the vast incomes generated by Silicon Valley, many of the neighbourhoods are peopled by wealthy individuals who enjoy visiting cultural events such as opera. The large Asian population has also invested the city with Chinese culture and the Chinese New Year Parade is one of the largest of its kind in the world.
Sights
There is much to see in San Francisco including the Golden Gate suspension bridge, numerous parks and beaches, museums, sports events and the cable cars that will take you to famous districts such as Nob Hill.
Eating out is a great pleasure in San Francisco which prides itself on supplying fresh fish to its local restaurants. The choice of restaurant types is very good although Chinese cuisine is well-represented.
Lifestyle
San Francisco is a modern liberal city that respects and values art and theatre. Owing to the vast incomes generated by Silicon Valley, many of the neighbourhoods are peopled by wealthy individuals who enjoy visiting cultural events such as opera. The large Asian population has also invested the city with Chinese culture and the Chinese New Year Parade is one of the largest of its kind in the world.
Sights
There is much to see in San Francisco including the Golden Gate suspension bridge, numerous parks and beaches, museums, sports events and the cable cars that will take you to famous districts such as Nob Hill.
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Hotel reviews for hotels in San Francisco
First class motel in the middle a cosmopolitan city!
Hotel Days Inn San Francisco Downtown/Civic Center Area in San Francisco, California
A great motel, very well maintained in 3 floors, enough parking spaces free in the motel area, extremely clean motel, bed sheets was daily changed. Standard room very spacious, older TV, no flat screen, but this one does not need also not, fridge available (working!) shower and toilet super clean! Free Wiki. At the front desk daily small breakfast, guests very mixed. Good middle class audience. Prices very good. Booked via TRIVAGO!
Rooms; you up. All around great! No mini bar. Air conditionin... Read more
in October 11
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Gerhard, Age 56-60, Friends
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unbeatable location and fantastic service
Hotel Grand Hyatt San Francisco in San Francisco, California
Grand Hyatt San Francisco is situated right at Union Square and thus in the middle in the city center. The hotel is very (!) neat and well equipped. The bar on the top floor is evenings dreamlike and can only be recommended!
Very beautiful rooms! We had a room on the 16th floor with a view of the Bay-fantastic! Rooms are modern furnished (Hyatt typical). Very clean, very large beds. We had a room with two Queen beds, but only one used.
attentive service and friendly check in. Luggage was befo... Read more
in August 11
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Torsten, Age 26-30, Couple
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Plain but good. Clean and modern.
the rooms were small but OK. In San Francisco it is so lots to see, that one anyway better outside the four walls should be.
very helpful and knew in tourist questions knowledgeable. Also had very good restaurant tips.
The restaurant downstairs in front of the front desk the left was good. The food was delicious and the restaurant was stylishly equipped.
Directly in the city center. In front of the entrance drives immediately the cable-car line with the tradi... Read more
in April 10
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Fynn, Age 31-35, Couple
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the hotel is rather small, it extends on a few floors. The courses are rather narrow, however is the hotel very nice decorated. In the hallways are pictures and paintings of various artists. The rooms are also individually designed, each is different painted. We had a room in Comicstil. The transaction encompassed overnight stay with breakfast. In the hotel were very many Germans and rather young audience.
the rooms were rather small, but very nice and individually decorated. The bathroom was... Read more
in September 11
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Katrin, Age 26-30, Couple
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Hi, would like to comment on this hotel. Was with a friend in the year 2010 in September for 3 nights in this hotel and I can only say, it was OK for us. Well, we have at the start right our assigned room again changed, but it was received on our needs. We got a room with a view of the street, on the cable car right long drove, had a slightly bigger bathroom, and a right built-in cupboard, in which you easily to third place. I found this hotel ideal for a city break after San Francisco and ne... Read more
in September 10
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Karola, Age 51-55, Friends
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