Come visit the captivating city of San Francisco in the heart of sunny California. Many Californians simply refer the metropolitan area as the "Bay Area". San Francisco has plenty to offer guests and with world famous attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Prison and Fisherman's Wharf, it is sure to please. San Francisco's unique geography has also captivated millions, with almost impossibly sloped streets and picturesque shorelines. The city was known for its free living culture and liberal thinking and today the residents have taken a more modern approach to this lifestyle. The Bay Area is also world renowned for its exceptional sea food cuisines, coastal atmosphere and hospitality. San Francisco has had a unique history since its inception in the mid 1800's. During the Gold Rush of the mid 1800's, San Francisco grew from 1,000 residents to over 24,000 within one year. In 1906, San Francisco experienced one of the largest and most catastrophic earthquakes in American history and was largely rebuilt thereafter.

With a population as diverse as its landscape, California is one of the most unique areas in the world. California is one of the largest states in the US in terms of population as well as land size and this has made it one of the most traveled destinations in the country. Sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Disneyland and Lake Tahoe have made California popular with tourists and outdoor adventurers as well. The state's unique geography lends itself to plenty of climbing, biking, rafting and surfing opportunities, just to name a few.