San Francisco holidays

See iconic sights including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz

Discover San Francisco, northern California's beautiful 'City by the Bay', with Kuoni. Riddled with must-see attractions and exciting neighbourhoods, there's aways something to see or do in this charming destination.

Visit the picturesque harbour and infamous prison island of Alcatraz, and journey to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Marvel at the street entertainers of Fisherman's Wharf, stroll through Lombard Street - the 'crookedest street in the world' - and explore colourful, vibrant Chinatown. Further afield you'll find pretty Carmel and the stunning Napa Valley wine country. A visit to San Francisco is a must on any California holiday.

See our hand-picked range of
San Francisco hotels.

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offers to San Francisco.

San Francisco holiday highlights

•   Explore this incredible city with one of our Authentic Experiences. You can make your way around famous sights by bicycle or GoCar, take a guided tour or see it all from a bird's-eye view on a thrilling helicopter tour.
•   Venture further afield with our 'Yosemite Tour from San Francisco' and 'Monterey & Carmel Tour from San Francisco'. To book any of these unmissable excursions, just ask your Personal Travel Expert to add them on to your holiday.
•   Our fantastic San Francisco hotels are brilliantly located and many feature special offers for Kuoni guests, such as bonus nights, early booking offers, room upgrades and free meals.


San Francisco Honeymoons

Enjoy a romantic stay in on of our beautiful
San Francisco hotels, walk hand in hand across the Golden Gate Bridge or hope on a tram to one of San Francisco's sumptuous restaurants.

San Francisco Weddings

Choose to marry besides San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge or follow in the footsteps of Marilyn Monroe at the magnificent San Francisco City Hall. Weddings available Monday to Friday only.

San Francisco City Hall
STANDARD WEDDING PACKAGE – FROM £1460 PER COUPLE
Includes:
•  Assistance from a wedding coordinator
•  Ceremony at the Grand City Hall building
•  Location fee
•  Taxi transfers to and from the wedding location
•  Photographer and CD of photos

San Francisco City Hall
DELUXE WEDDING PACKAGE – FROM £1800 PER COUPLE
•  As per Standard Wedding Package, but also includes:
•  Limousine transfers
•  Bouquet for the bride
•  Buttonhole for the groom

San Francisco Golden Gate
STANDARD WEDDING PACKAGE - £1450 PER COUPLE Includes:
•  Assistance from a wedding coordinator
•  Choice of locations with the Golden Gate Bridge as your backdrop
•  Location fee
•  Private transfers to and from the wedding location
•  Photographer and CD of photos

San Francisco Golden Gate
DELUXE WEDDING PACKAGE - £1800 PER COUPLEAs per Standard Wedding Package, but also includes:
•  Limousine transfers
•  Bouquet for the bride
•  Buttonhole for the groom

Legal requirements:
Wedding couples need to travel with the following:

•   Full 10 year British passport

•   Original birth certificate

•   Original decree absolute (if divorced)

•   Original death certificates (if widowed)

•   Original adoption certificate (if adopted)

•   Original deed poll notice (if changed name)  

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Weddings Brochure.

USA Multi-Centre holidays

A vast nation with a limitless domestic airline network, the USA is the perfect multi-centre destination itself. Look beyond its borders and you can combine the US easily with the Caribbean, Bermuda and Mexico. The USA is also the perfect destination to build your own
multi-centre itinerary.

USA Tailor Made
Tailor make your ideal USA holiday from our vast array of product by combining destinations, hotels, tours and excursions to create your perfect bespoke holiday.

To tailor make your own Kuoni USA holiday or multi-centre itinerary simply:
•   View our online portfolio or download our
America & Canada brochure.
•   Then, call our USA sales team on
01306 747002 who will guide you through all of your options and prepare a detailed customised holiday quotation especially for you.
•   Request a
quote

USA Facts
For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:
•   See our comprehensive list of USA
facts and information.
•   Read our i-travel articles for
USA Holidays

Capital city

Washington DC

Population

The USA has a population of more than 300 million.

Time difference / local time

GMT -8 hours

Language

English is the official language, although many other languages are widely spoken in certain cities and communities. America has its own written US English spellings.

Currency

US Dollar ($)

Passports and Visas

•   Brits must have a full 10-year British Passport that's valid for six months after you return to the UK.
•   You'll also need a USA visa or waiver form/ESTA. Apply for your ESTA at least 72 hours before travelling (http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov).

Flying time to destination

11¼ hours

Electricity

The domestic electrical supply is 110V, 60 cycles AC. Sockets are for plugs with two flat pins.

• No vaccinations are compulsory but it's recommended you have one for tetanus. • For more information, contact your GP or a specialist vaccination centre.

Tipping

Tipping is an established and accepted custom in America. For good service, waiters and taxi drivers expect 15-20%, and counter and bar staff 10-15%. Porters can expect from $3-$5 per case, while tour guides can be given the equivalent of £2-£3 per day.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

San Francisco is warm in the summer, but temperatures drop and there's more rain in the winter.

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  • Monterey & Carmel Tour, San Francisco: Discover beautiful coastline

    Discover California’s spectacular coastline on this fantastic tour. You’ll see the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, Cannery Row and the pretty coastal town of Carmelby-the-Sea, known for its scenery and artistic history. There’ll be plenty of time to stop and explore while travelling along 17 Mile Drive, and you’ll enjoy...


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  • San Francisco Bike Tour: A self-guided adventure

    Embark on a fascinating self-guided bike tour, cycling through Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Mason, the Presidio and Fort Point, then onto Golden Gate Bridge with its wide cycle routes and amazing views. Coast downhill two miles to Sausalito and return by ferry, or carry on peddling to Tiburon, riding through Bothin Marsh i...


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  • San Francisco City Tour:

    Explore this diverse city on a fantastic guided tour. You’ll see fascinating landmarks including Union Square, the Palace of Fine Arts and the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you’ll stop at Vista Point. You’ll also pause to take photos atop the Twin Peaks.


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  • Vista Helicopter Tour, San Francisco: Soar over the city

    Fly above San Francisco in a Bell Jet helicopter. Music will be played as you soar over the striking cityscape, renowned hills and Bay Area communities. Your pilot will commentate as you spot famous landmarks such as Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge. The 30-minute Vista Grande flight is also available, taking in...


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  • Yosemite Tour, San Francisco: A stunning National Park

    Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park for a spectacular adventure. This is one of the USA’s best-known national parks and is famed for its waterfalls. After crossing the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge at sunrise, you’ll discover deep valleys, meadows and giant sequoias and spend the day soaking up the ...


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