Getting to and around San Francisco is very easy. There are many different forms of public transportation, including the CalTrain, Muni, BART, trolleys and public busses. Driving and walking are always options as well.

The downtown area is a shopper's paradise. Stores range from the upscale Saks Fifth Avenue to the less expensive H&M. Market Street also hosts Westfield Mall. Nearby is the famous Metreon, which is home to an IMAX Theatre and Sony store.

In the far north of the city is Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39. From fantastic restaurants to sightseeing, there are plenty of things to do there. You can see the sea lions who lie on the docks, watch boats out on the bay or take a bay cruise tour and gain access to the famous Alcatraz Island. You can also explore the Maritime Museum and the U.S.S. Pampanito, a fully restored submarine from World War II.

Haight-Ashbury is one of the most famous areas of San Francisco. Known for its hippie roots–it is the birthplace of Grateful Dead and hosted the Summer of Love in 1967–Haight-Ashbury has kept some of its Bohemian flavor. Though it has calmed down greatly in the realm of drugs and violence, you can still explore the roots of the hippie days through funky shops and emporiums. You can also go see the Grateful Dead's former house (710 Ashbury Street) and eat ice cream at Ben & Jerry's on the corner of Haight Street and Ashbury Street.

At the very end of Haight Street is the famous Amoeba music store, and past that is Golden Gate Park, which hosts many outdoor concerts and festivals. People frequently picnic in the park as well.

The north of the city is home to the gorgeous Presidio area and San Francisco's most prominent landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge. The Presidio is run by the National Park Service and is home to a wide range of wildlife.