| To many, San Francisco is a destination favorite. With | | | | Ghirardelli Square |
| many cultures represented in Downtown San | | | | Home to the famous Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, |
| Francisco, travelers are able to enjoy some of the | | | | this is a favorite for travelers of all ages. While many |
| finest shopping, cuisine, and cultural history. Learn about | | | | think of Ghirardelli as a San Francisco Company, it |
| some of the top destinations that fellow travelers | | | | actually was purchased by Swiss Chocolate makers. |
| enjoy going to in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. | | | | However, this does not stop thousands of travelers |
| Pier 41 | | | | from enjoying this long time favorite. |
| With great views of Alcatraz and Angel Bay, there is | | | | The Cannery |
| no wonder why this is one of the most traveled to | | | | Some travelers believe The Cannery offers the best |
| destinations in Fisherman's Wharf. As travelers gaze | | | | options for shopping and fine dining in Fisherman's |
| at the shoreline behind Alcatraz Island, they will get a | | | | Wharf. While many think of The Cannery as a great |
| glimpse of Angel Island, an island of about 1000 acres | | | | shopping destination, many do not know that it used to |
| or 400 hectares in size. While Alcatraz gets all the | | | | be the world's largest canning operation. It was not until |
| headlines, Angel Island has its own bit of history to | | | | the late 1960's when a local San Francisco lawyer and |
| offer up. For instances, did you know that Native | | | | entrepreneur named Leonard Martin revitalized the |
| Americans once used the island as a hunting place? | | | | area and set the foundation for what travelers see |
| At this location, travelers will also find information on | | | | today. Depending on the weather, this is always a |
| the Alcatraz Tours. However, it is highly recommended | | | | great place for window shopping and sitting outside at |
| that travelers get their tickets in advanced, as they | | | | one of the many cafes and enjoying the sites. |
| often sell out at the booth. | | | | |