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San Francisco is an amazing international vacation spot, well known for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Chinatown.

Below you will discover a list of things to do and attractions, as well as travel statistics on comparison shopping, vacation planning and themes, and some lodging choices.

One visit is not enough to discover San Francisco. This enchanting city offers guests of San Francisco vacation homes a wide variety of attractions that range from the Golden Gate and the cable cars to Chinatown and the Coit tower. Check out some of the alternatives here.

The Golden Gate Bridge is perhaps the best loved symbol of the city. This 42,000ft bridge, took only 52 months to design and build. Those planning to stay in at a San Francisco vacation home should experience the thrills of driving across the bridge for a treat of spectacular views and amazing scenery.

The San Francisco cable car system is the world’s last permanently operational manually operated cable car system, and is an icon of San Francisco. A visit to San Francisco is not complete without a ride on one cable car. The Cable Car Barn & Powerhouse is an excellent place to view the actual cable winding machinery as well as displays of antique cable cars.

Located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, the Alcatraz Island is a famous attraction among history lovers and just anyone that wants to get to know about the Alcatraz prison. The island is also part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and visitors to this attraction will also learn about early military fortifications and the West Coast’s first and oldest operating lighthouse. Book a San Francisco vacation home now and discover the mysteries of Alcatraz.

Chocolate fans will find themselves in paradise when visiting San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square. This original site of the Ghirardelli family’s chocolate factory is also filled with waterfront restaurants, art galleries and shopping experiences in San Francisco style. If staying at a San Francisco vacation house, Ghirardelli Square is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon.

Standing at the top of Telegraph Hill, San Francisco’s Coit Tower offers the most astonishing views of the bay. It is also a monument built in honor of San Francisco’s volunteer firemen and hosts an observation deck. Book a San Francisco hotel and be treated with beautiful scenery.

San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America. It is one of the top tourist attractions in San Francisco. The area is home to wonderful restaurants, shops that sell both expensive treasures and cheap trinkets. It is about eight blocks long and has two long main streets, Grant and Stockton.

A market research study reveals that 67.39 percent of the travelers looking for a place to stay in San Francisco were enthusiastic about comparison shopping among San Francisco vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. Interestingly, 50.45 percent were open to obtain lodging options from San Bruno, Pacifica, Millbrae, Daly City, Burlingame, San Mateo, Montara, Foster City, El Granada, Oakland, Belmont, Tiburon, Half Moon Bay, Emeryville, Sausalito, San Leandro, and Berkeley.

A travel website study shows that those who like to begin their trip organizing  three or more months prior to their arrival to their San Francisco lodging represented the 35.47 percent of the inquiries looking for a place to stay. Those traditional travelers who sent their inquiries one to two months in advance from their arrival date represented the 19.45 percent. Typical vacationers who like to wait until the last moment to inquire for a place to stay represented the 43.16 percent.

The study showed that San Francisco is popular among big groups and couples. 31.40 percent of the total inquiries were from couples looking for romantic getaways, 21.90 percent were from families planning family vacations with children, 12.74 were from solo travelers, and 32.21 percent were from people planning family reunions and larger groups with 4 or more adults and children.

With the current state of the economy, comparison shopping plays an important role in consumer’s decisions.

As an example, beneath there are 2 excellent deals to evaluate:

San Francisco CA Vacation Condo: We are a family & child friendly vacation rental in a beautiful neighborhood in San Francisco, Noe Valley. Our area is quiet, safe, walker & child friendly. We have a 1000 square foot lower flat with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, formal dining room, full kitchen, comfortable living area and we can sleep up to 6 adults. Each bedroom has a queen size bed and we also have a daybed with pull out trundle in the main living area that can sleep two.We are a great place from which to explore all areas of San Francisco. We are well located and close to public transportation while still being in a quiet serene neighborhood. For more information and photos, please log into property ID#309814 at rentalo.com.

San Francisco Bed and Breakfast: My Rosegarden Guest Rooms.The house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood, and this San Francisco Bed and Breakfast is near many restaurants and public transportation. The San Francisco private home was built in 1911 and has been beautifully maintained. This San Francisco Bed and Breakfast offers a comfortable haven for business and holiday travelers. The neighborhood is known for many scenic walks with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean. My Rosegarden Guest Rooms is situated next to the Presidio and within walking distance of Golden Gate Park. Two beautiful and challenging public golf courses are less than a mile away. For more info and pictures, please visit rentalo.com, property ID#95486.

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