With various airlines now offering direct flights from London to San Francisco, it’s never been easier to get to the Golden City and experience everything that it has to offer.

Whether it be the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the pretty Fisherman’s Wharf, or the slightly spooky Alcatraz Island, there’s something for everyone in this hilly and fashionable West Coast city.

Alcatraz is one of the city’s best-known attractions, and nowadays you can explore its cells and hear tales of the numerous colourful characters which inhabited them and their escape attempts, such as Al Capone and the Alcatraz Birdman.

San Francisco is known for its bustling nightlife, with the Mission District being the general hub of activity, with hip dive bars, tequila taverns, craft breweries and more.

For shopping, head to Union Square, which is home to a Macy’s and other big name stores, or head to Chinatown or Embarcadero for the quirkier shops.

There are so many sports teams in the Bay Area, so sports fans should definitely take the chance to see a game, whether it be the Golden State Warriors basketball team, the San Francisco Giants baseball team or either the San Francisco 49ers or the Oakland Raiders in the NFL.

In terms of weather, San Francisco is fairly mild for a US city and can actually be cooler than London at times.

The average direct flight time from London to San Francisco is just under eleven hours, with airlines such as United, British Airways, Delta and Virgin Atlantic offering direct services from London Heathrow.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located about 13 miles south of San Francisco, and flights from London will arrive at Terminal-I, which is dedicated to international flights.

You can catch the BART rail service to the city centre and there are also bus routes and a taxi rank available as an alternative.

Remember that British citizens don’t need a visa to travel to San Francisco or the rest of the US, but you will need to fill out an online ESTA form to be eligible for the US Visa Waiver Programme, and you’ll need to do this at least 72 hours prior to departure.

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