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If you're looking for LGBTQ+ history, San Francisco is the place to be, especially at Castro St. and Folsom St. From the historical Folsom Festival to the Castro St. ambiance, there is something for every eye, from SN&M to leather chaps or latex; it is an eyeful. Follow up with a mesmerizing bus tour, #hoponhopoff of the Golden Gate Bridge that will take your breath away or a tour of Alcatraz that will transport your imagination back to the days of Al Capone. Followed by a walk and tour of the Ghirardelli's chocolate factory, sure to get your sweet tooth going. But wait, the fun doesn't stop there, GoCar rental is a must #gocartours.com. It is a great and fun way to drive around with the top off and has an audio-guided tour as you're driving. But wait, if you're looking for an intimate sight of the Golden Gate Bridge, a catamaran will take you there. From the amazing fog draping the waters to the majestic architecture of the bridge, make sure to dress warmly as it can get chilly. For our romantic couples, Twin Peaks to watch the sunset into the Pacific is the place to be. You can bask in the beauty of the San Francisco skyline as the sun reflects on the buildings, making it look like gems in the valley.
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Things to do in San Francisco, California
With GoCars Tours, drive your self around San Francisco with an automated GPS in a guided tour. Hop on Hop off tours #hoponhopoff, get on a bus and explore the city at your own leisure through the day.
Catamaran Tour that takes you for a few hours around the bay exploring and over looking the Alcatraz prison and sailing under The Golden Gate Bridge.
Ghirardelli Chocolate factory walk in and get your sweet tooth on, it is a chocolate haven, don't forget to try a sundae.
Alcatraz tour where the infamous Al Capone "resided" was locked up! Here you can try out a cell to see how it feels. Aloe vera is all over the grounds hands off it's private property. The view from Alcatraz of the bay and the city is amazing.
Day trips
Napa Valley wine tour
A day at the Castro
Restaurants on Castro St.
Black Beach
Riding the cable cars
Places to eat & drink in San Francisco, California
Fisherman's Wharf Chowder and Crab Sidewalk stands in San Francisco — At this seafood haven, their famous Dungeness Crab is a must to eat, or a sourdough bread bowl of clam chowder.
The Fog Harbor House Restaurant and their shellfish tower is a treat that you will never forget, don't forget the bib.
Ghirardelli's Chocolate Factory is the dessert place to be after a full seafood dining at the Fisherman's Wharf strip, whether it is a sundae for you or chocolates to take home or as a gift, Ghirardelli's will be sure to light up your day.
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This is part of our ongoing series on travel to San Francisco, and our longer series on travel to California.