DESTINATIONS THE US | SAN FRANCISCO
Where to go next in California?
An hour’s drive north of San Francisco is Napa Valley, famed for its picturesque vineyards (below) and accompanying wine-tasting rooms, farm-to-table restaurants and spa
hotels. Agents can suggest exploring Napa Valley’s five main towns – St Helena, Yountville, Calistoga, Napa and American Valley – and upsell tours such as hot-air balloon rides or a trip on the distinctive Napa Valley Wine Train.
NORTH BEACH
WHY GO? North Beach is San Francisco’s Little Italy (pictured), where the crosswalks are painted in the colours of the Italian flag and you’ll find some of the best coffee, gelato and pizza in town.
WHAT TO DO Strewn with Italian delis, vintage record shops and thrift stores, North Beach is the perfect place for a potter. It was also the birthplace of beatnik, so kick back in Vesuvio Cafe and Caffe Trieste,
fast actast fact
The Timbri Hotel San Francisco, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, opened this
year on Market Street near Union Square. Its central location, curated local art and swanky rooftop bar are big selling points.
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USAirtours offers a 14-day Fly-Drive California package, including flights from London with Virgin Atlantic, for £1,879 per person, based on two sharing. Price includes three nights in San Francisco, car hire including insurance, a night in Monterey, two nights in Pismo Beach, three in Los Angeles and four in Las Vegas.
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Premier Holidays has a three-night San Francisco Highlights itinerary from £499 per person, based on two sharing, including a half-day city tour, a trip to Alcatraz Island, a San Francisco CityPass including bay cruise, and three nights’ room-only accommodation. The price excludes flights.
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where the likes of Jack Kerouac and William S Burroughs hung out in the 60s, or drop by City Lights Bookstore, an icon of American literature. Don’t miss climbing up Coit Tower, an art deco landmark on Telegraph Hill boasting Great Depression-era murals on the inside and panoramic views from the top. At night, brave the delicious but garlic-heavy dishes at The Stinking Rose, before catching a performance of acrobatic spectacle Dear San Francisco at Club Fugazi.
PICTURES: Shutterstock/M Vinuesa, Robert Harding Video, cheng cheng
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