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Crammed into less than 50 square miles and with a population of less than a million, small San Francisco packs a mighty punch. Its patchwork of different neighbourhoods -- Mission District, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown and many more -- all offer a different side to the city, while the big attractions -- Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf -- are all worth the visit.

This is also a city of culture. There are Michelin-starred restaurants. There are pop-up diners and incredible food trucks. There is a world-class music scene and plenty of outdoor adventures, from whale-watching at Land's End to hiking in Mount Diablo. Just watch out for the earth tremors -- San Francisco's proximity to the San Andreas faultline means it experiences several hundred tremors a year.

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Self-drive California

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The best of the American West

A route to the top natural and historic attractions
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Tour northern California

Waterfalls and history in the golden state
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Wine lovers’ California

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Best of the West

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San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, Death Valley National Park, Monument Valley, Utah
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Parks of California

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4 daysFrom $795
San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park
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California Classic

San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, and Monterey Bay

10 daysFrom $3,375
San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Monterey Peninsula
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Giant Trees and Ancient Forests

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6 daysFrom £650
San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, California
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Activity Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Mountain Biking, Active, Walking, Cycling, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History

The Great American Road Trip

New York to San Francisco

22 daysFrom £1,499
Western USA, East Coast, New York
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