San Francisco is the cultural centre and leading financial hub of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a wonderful melting pot with many nationalities represented and it is one of the most liberal city’s in USA. There is so much to see and do in San Francisco and the intrepid traveller will find lots to see and do, including a visit to Alcatraz, the former prison where some of USA’s most notorious criminals including Al Capone were incarcerated, a walk or cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge and a trip on the famous cable car. Hang on tight!