San Francisco Fly Drive Holidays

A San Francisco fly drive holiday is full of endless possibilities. From the famous Golden Gate Bridge to the infamous Alcatraz Prison, the Golden State is filled with exciting sights to add to your bucket list. With so much to see and so little time, let us do the hard work for you – our fly drive holidays mean your car hire and accommodation are all sorted before you even step onto the plane. Do you dare to do something different? How about a Wine and Wilderness fly drive where you can savour cheese and wine tastings in Napa Valley and explore the lush dramatic landscapes of Yosemite National Park. Or take to the open road of iconic Highway 1 and venture further afield, ticking off Santa Barbara, Big Sur and Santa Monica on your way from sunny San Fran to glitzy Los Angeles. Chat to our USA Travel Specialists about planning the perfect San Francisco fly drive for you.

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San Francisco Travel Information

There are nonstop flights from UK airports arriving daily in San Francisco. -

Currency: US Dollar
Time difference: (GMT-8)
Flight from UK: 10 hours 30 minutes
Visa: ESTA Required for Travel
Language: English
Must try - Drink : Anchor Steam Beer
Must try - Food : Fresh Seafood

You can hire a bike in San Francisco and cycle right across the Golden Gate Bridge.

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San Francisco Activities

There's no such thing as a standard hotel in San Francisco; each has its own particular style to appeal to a discerning clientele. At the Sir Francis Drake on Union Square, guests are treated to regular wine hours where they can meet other visitors and discuss the day's adventures. There's also a rooftop bar on floor 21, the perfect viewpoint for taking in the city, and every Sunday a host of cabaret stars perform at the Starlight Lounge.

San Francisco Food & Drink

From intimate candlelit meals by the harbour, to five-star restaurants and great cocktails, Luxury San Francisco holidays provide many culinary pleasures. From traditional US breakfasts to locally sourced seafood and indulgent desserts, such as apple pie and brownies: you'll love it. Many menus are seasonal, with expertly prepared foods made with local produce. For fine dining make for Ame or the Boulevard Restaurant and the Bimini Twist is particularly popular for its seafood.

San Francisco Attractions

Dominating the horizon, San Francisco Bay is the ideal spot for a cruise. You can get your ticket at Fisherman's Wharf and then jump on board to see the city from a brand new perspective. Stop off at Alcatraz for a first-hand look at the notorious penitentiary's history and its new role as a wildlife haven. Back on dry land, Russian Hill is a great place for viewing the city's legendary cable cars in action, and watching the lazy sea lion colony sunbathe off Pier 39.