San Francisco
California
This iconic Northern California city is famous for its fog, cable cars, Victorian houses, and the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a center for finance, technology, and culture, featuring a vibrant waterfront and historic neighborhoods.
Practical Travel Guide for San Francisco
Make your journey smoother with essential practical information to read before traveling.
Visa Information
A visa may be required depending on the traveler's nationality. Citizens of many countries can enter under the Visa Waiver Program for up to 90 days with an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
Adapter Type
English (de facto)
Getting Around
The city center is walkable, but San Francisco's public transit system (MUNI) includes buses, subways, and the historic cable cars. The BART train connects the Bay Area and the airports.
Local Flavors
San Francisco's food scene is diverse, blending California fresh ingredients, Pacific flavors, and strong immigrant influences, particularly seafood at Fisherman's Wharf and Asian cuisine in Chinatown.