A popular international tourist destination which attracts over 16 million visitors each year, San Francisco is famous for its iconic landmarks as well as its diverse, cosmopolitan population, gorgeous mix of modern and Victorian architecture and mild ocean climate. With celebrated landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, cable cars, Coit Tower, Chinatown and Victorian row-houses, visitors to San Francisco also enjoy the city's steep rolling hills, sunny beaches, ocean views and variety of parks and gardens. Golden Gate Park, home to the Conservatory of Flowers, M.H. De Young museum and the Japanese Tea garden stands as one of the most famous of the city's parks.

The city also boasts a thriving performing and fine arts community with many galleries and museums such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Coit Tower, Asian Art Museum and the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, as well as music, theater and dance venues such as San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Ballet, American Conservatory Theater and the fames Fillmore theater, a legendary live music venue.

With its diverse population, the city offers a variety of international cuisines, as well as a variety of evening entertainment options. Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay, the city also offer convenient access for day trips to nearby attractions including Napa Valley's and Sonona’s vineyards and fine dining and the upscale boutiques across the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito.