Few   places   in  the world   are   as   diverse   and   picturesque...

...as the City by the Bay. Your Escape to San Francisco offers the perfect Weekend Getaway. Here are some of the attractions and districts the city has to offer.  Make your Sweet Escape following this City Tour, and you just might be able to disguise as a local…
ESCAPE for Some Retail Therapy
 Union Square
 World famous shopping in this one-block plaza and surrounding area is one of the largest collections of department stores, upscale boutiques, tourist shops, art galleries, and salons in the Western United States.  Beverly Hills eat your heart out.

http://www.unionsquareshop.com
ESCAPE to an Urban Oasis
Golden Gate Park 
Check out several museums, the famous Golden Gate Bridge & more!  Located in north-west San Francisco, this beautiful large urban park offers an escape from the city in itself.  The park attracts 13 million visitors annually.

http://www.nps.gov/goga
A SWEET ESCAPE, for a Sweet Tooth 
Ghirardelli Square
This landmark with shops and restaurants near Fishermans Wharf, features specialty shops, restaurants, and a wine bar, in addition to the famous Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop.  Make a stop at Ghirardelli Square, and your Sweet Escape just got a little sweeter.

http://www.ghirardellisq.com 
ESCAPE TO Alcatraz Island
That’s right, this historic landmark of San Francisco’s past is a must see. The island is a historic site operated by the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with tours daily. Accessible via a short ferry ride from Pier 33, near Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, you’ll be Escaping TO Alcatraz, not trying to flee.

http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz 
ESCAPE to the Unexpected
China Town 
San Francisco Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America.  This unique district draws more visitors annually than the Golden Gate Bridge because visitors expect something they won't find anywhere else.  They expect to be stunned and enchanted and filled with great food. Experience all of this and more.  

http://www.sanfranciscochinatown.com
ESCAPE to the Southside - Of Market St. that is
South of Market (SoMa)
This huge district is a patchwork of warehouses, swanky nightspots, residential hotels, art spaces, loft apartments, and tenacious Internet companies that survived the dot com bust.  Key attractions include San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), AT&T Park, home of the MLB 2010 World Champion Giants, Yerba Buena Gardens, and more.  

http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/soma 
ESCAPE to “the world's crookedest street”
Lombard Street (Russian Hill)
Lombard, located in Russian Hill, winds past ornate houses (one of which was home to the San Francisco edition of "The Real World") and lush, flowering bushes.  Russian Hill is a residential neighborhood with pockets of restaurants and shops, and features amazing views of the city.

http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/russianhill 
ESCAPE to Waterfront Shopping, Dining and More
 Ferry Building Marketplace
Farmer’s markets, restaurants, and shops right on the water, offers the perfect urban excursion.  The Ferry Building Marketplace is located along the Embarcadero, at the center of a transit hub that connects all of San Francisco’s neighborhoods and the surrounding bay communities.

http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
ESCAPE to Your Inner Tourist
Pier 39 
You’ll want to embrace your inner tourist at this SF favorite built on a pier.  You’ll find shops, restaurants, street performances, an interpretive center for the Marine Mammal Center, the Aquarium of the Bay, virtual 3D rides, and views of California sea lions on the docks of Pier 39’s marina.

http://www.pier39.com
MAKE YOUR ESCAPE to the Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf
Fresh Dungeness crab and clam chowder bread bowls line the outdoor street market that is Fisherman’s Wharf.  Enjoy fresh fish and other food items, while picking up some artwork or gifts.  Don’t miss the street side performers at this world famous destination. 

http://www.fishermanswharf.org
A Sweet ITALIAN ESCAPE 
North Beach 
San Francisco's historic Little Italy, North Beach offers a mix of arts, jazz festivals, a history of known writers and musicians, movie sets and nightclubs, and renowned restaurants and coffee houses.  Including several historical landmarks, nearly the entire district is within walking distance.  Your ITALIAN ESCAPE is right around the corner.

http://www.sfnorthbeach.org 
ESCAPE to the trendy, Only in SF
The Mission
Stroll along the Mission's wide avenues and you'll be struck by the evidence of the Central American and Mexican families that have been settling the Mission since the 1950s  You'll also notice plenty of cafés, thrift shops and used-book stores that cater to the college grads, artists, activists and other alterna-types.  The Internet boom brought on heavy gentrification and trendy restaurants and boutiques blazed in.  The Mission is uniquely SF.

http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/mission
ESCAPE to A Modern World Wonder
Golden Gate Bridge
The gateway to the west is a walkable modern world wonder.  Visit the Golden Gate Bridge for a walk across the 1.7 mile long span, offering spectacular views of the Bay and ocean, and a walk down history. The Golden Gate Bridge celebrates 75 years of operation in 2012. 

http://goldengatebridge.org   
ESCAPE to a Bygone Era
The Haight (Haight Ashbury)
Save for a few hippie relics, the Haight today is a whole new scene. Exclusive boutiques, high-end vintage-clothing shops, hip restaurants, and more have all settled in, making the Haight one of San Francisco's commercial centers.   Neo-punks, club kids, fashionites, tourists and neighborhood folks alike, are equally at home here.
http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/haight