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San Francisco Bay
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Unique in its kind, the Bay Area is home to numerous tourist attractions. Beyond the various panoramas, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the city of San Francisco itself, several small towns (Sausalito, Tiburon...), as well as places like Napa Valley or Point Reyes, are worth discovering.
Overview of San Francisco Bay
Unique in its kind, the Bay Area is home to numerous tourist attractions. Beyond the various panoramas, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the city of San Francisco itself, several small towns (Sausalito, Tiburon...), as well as places like Napa Valley or Point Reyes, are worth discovering.
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- Type of place: bay.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
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- Location:
- Area: from 1,040 to 4,160 km² (depending on estimates).
- Website: www.visitcalifornia.com
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What to See
Berkeley
On the outskirts of San Francisco, it is home to the famous eponymous university and several museums.
On the outskirts of San Francisco, it is home to the famous eponymous university and several museums.
Golden Gate Bridge
The symbol of San Francisco and even one of America’s icons. More than the bridge itself, it’s the views of it and of the Bay, whether from the city side, Marina County, or even from a boat, that are truly remarkable. Note that you can cross the bridge (and its 2,737 metres) on foot or by bike.
The symbol of San Francisco and even one of America’s icons. More than the bridge itself, it’s the views of it and of the Bay, whether from the city side, Marina County, or even from a boat, that are truly remarkable. Note that you can cross the bridge (and its 2,737 metres) on foot or by bike.
Oakland
It is the main city in the San Francisco Bay Area. While it has several museums, it is best known for its large airport, one of the three international airports in the Bay Area.
It is the main city in the San Francisco Bay Area. While it has several museums, it is best known for its large airport, one of the three international airports in the Bay Area.
San Francisco
A unique and much-loved city, especially among Europeans for its architecture, history, distinct culture, and vibrancy. A must-see in California and even the country.
A unique and much-loved city, especially among Europeans for its architecture, history, distinct culture, and vibrancy. A must-see in California and even the country.
San Jose
Museums and the famous "Winchester Mystery House" in this city sometimes called the capital of Silicon Valley.
Museums and the famous "Winchester Mystery House" in this city sometimes called the capital of Silicon Valley.
Sausalito
It's a former hippie village north of San Francisco that has become quite chic and is known for its (400) "houseboats.".
It's a former hippie village north of San Francisco that has become quite chic and is known for its (400) "houseboats.".
Silicon Valley
This world-famous industrial hub south of San Francisco has gradually become a tourist destination, with cutting-edge companies opening small museums or offering short guided tours. You can also take short hikes in the surrounding hills.
This world-famous industrial hub south of San Francisco has gradually become a tourist destination, with cutting-edge companies opening small museums or offering short guided tours. You can also take short hikes in the surrounding hills.
Tiburon
One of the tourist towns in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for its shops and restaurants.
One of the tourist towns in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for its shops and restaurants.
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Must-see & highly recommended
Golden Gate Bridge
★★★★ The symbol of San Francisco and even one of America’s icons. More than the bridge itself, it’s the views of it and of the Bay…
San Francisco
★★★★ A unique and much-loved city, especially among Europeans for its architecture, history, distinct culture, and vibrancy. A must-see in…
Worth a look / Other
Sausalito
★★ It's a former hippie village north of San Francisco that has become quite chic and is known for its (400) "houseboats."
Berkeley
★ On the outskirts of San Francisco, it is home to the famous eponymous university and several museums.
Oakland
★ It is the main city in the San Francisco Bay Area. While it has several museums, it is best known for its large airport, one of the three…
San Jose (California)
★ Museums and the famous "Winchester Mystery House" in this city sometimes called the capital of Silicon Valley.
Silicon Valley
★ This world-famous industrial hub south of San Francisco has gradually become a tourist destination, with cutting-edge companies opening…
Tiburon
★ One of the tourist towns in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for its shops and restaurants.