Bird's Eye View Panoramas of San Francisco

Travel guide over San Francisco sights

Painted Lady architectural complex lies in the historic district of San Francisco. This is the title of several Victorian villas located next to each other and that managed to survive during the devastating earthquake of 1906. The historical buildings own this name due to the bright color of the facades. Such an exterior was acquired during the reconstruction in 1963. … Further

Cuisine and best restaurants in San Francisco

The Gary Danko restaurant is one of the most prestigious and elegant gastronomy destinations of the city. The restaurant is specializing in local cuisine treats. All the dishes served in the restaurant feature exclusive design and artistic touch of master chef. The eating house has been many times granted with honorable rewards for the highest quality of dishes as well as for excellent service. The haute cuisine connoisseurs should necessarily pay a visit to the Kokkari Estiatorio restaurant. The eating house features a luxurious design of the interior and plenty of dainty treats. The restaurant is specializing in Mediterranean cuisine treats. Among its speciality treats tourists will find roast halibut and feta cheese added with hot pepper, grilled octopus under delicious orange sauce and tender roast lamb meat. In addition to dainty delicacies the restaurant guests may choose a glass fine wine. The Kokkari Estiatorio eating house features a rich wine list. … Further

Guide on cultural sights

One of the main entertainments among city guests is still visiting and exploration of the Coit Tower being a memorial tower. The monument was erected in 1933 and named after Lillie Hitchcock Coit being a local woman who voluntarily and willingly helped firemen. The height of the tower is 64 meters with an excellent observation platform equipped on its top. One of the brightest and most original districts of the city is Chinatown being of great interest for all tourists visiting San Francisco without exceptions. Chinatown offers its guests to observe small houses executed in truly oriental style as well as original Chinese shops and restaurants. … Further

Attractions and nightlife of San Francisco

A marvelous and best worth visiting is justly considered to be the Golden Gate park being a wild nature oasis of breathtaking beauty, located in the city jungle. The territory of the park is crossed with plenty of hiking routes. The parkland features numerous lounge areas for picnics and locates several attractive coffee houses. The main feature of the popular park is plenty of marvelous plants and flowers. Serene leisure admirers are recommended to visit the Crissy Field park. … Further

Traditions and mentality of locals

At the beginning of July the city of San Francisco attracts music fans from all over the world holding the grand show being the San Francisco Jazz Festival. Many popular musicians and jazz amateurs are engaged in this scale jazz event. The city holds several concerts within a few days. Most of the concerts and events of the festival are free to visit. The Taste of Russia festival is another unique and original event being devoted to Russian culture. The matter is that the city of San Francisco is densely populated by immigrants from Russia. A major part of the events of the festival is held in the Holy Virgin Cathedral. … Further