San Francisco is one of the most delightful cities in the world. There are rewarding views from almost every location as the city lies on a tip of land between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. San Francisco has been made famous by the steep city roads traversed by the traditional cable cars which are still in operation today and are one of the charming features of the city. The beautiful Golden Gate Bridge is certainly another, often shrouded in mist, it has an air of mystery about it. Meanwhile, Union Square is the place for shopping with hundreds of department stores, whilst the Fisherman´s Wharf on the bay is an area full of character with great seafood restaurants, street performers, tourist shops and hundreds of sea lions who have made one of the old ferry piers their home. If all that isn´t enough to make San Francisco an ideal city break, there is an array of great places to visit nearby, from the beautiful California wine making region and the sophisticated Lake Tahoe area, to the stunning Yosemite National Park and the world class beaches of Santa Barbara.

No indicator better defines the city's mood than the beloved local restaurant scene. Eateries all over town are now abuzz with chatter and the clinking of wineglasses, and new and exciting restaurants are popping up faster than you can say "Exactly how long do I have to wait for a reservation?"

The City by the Bay is a fantastic place to visit with all the classic offerings: stunning bay vistas, Victorian architecture, swank boutiques, restaurants, walkable beaches, those oh-so-charming cable cars, and the trademark dash of liberalism all tightly tucked into about 7 miles squared. The city feels exciting again.

San Francisco is definitely on an upswing!

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SAN FRANCISCO	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Rainfall (mm)	111	82	77	34	8	3	0	1	5	25	60	88
Rainfall (inches)	4.4	3.2	3.0	1.3	0.3	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.2	1.0	2.4	3.5
Min Temp (°C)	5	7	8	8	10	11	12	13	13	11	8`	6
Max Temp (°C)	13	15	16	18	19	21	22	22	23	21	17	13
Min Temp (°F)	42	45	46	47	50	52	54	55	55	52	47	43
Max Temp (°F)	56	59	61	64	66	70	72	72	74	70	62	56