You're never short of things to do in San Francisco on a Saturday. As well as traditional activities like shopping or visiting the beach, San Francisco also has unique attractions such as its cable cars and Alcatraz Island. Whether you're just looking for a couple of hours of amusement, or want to take a day trip, the city and its surrounding environment have something to offer everyone.
Eating Out
As a cosmopolitan city, San Francisco offers diners a wide choice of foods. For those who prefer healthier options, there are numerous vegetarian choices, including Zatar, which serves Mediterranean cuisine using ingredients from its own garden. For the more adventurous eater, Alive! serves Chinese food that is not only vegetarian and dairy- and-wheat free, but also raw.
Shopping
Like any large city, San Francisco has a never-ending selection of shopping outlets, from smaller boutiques to flagship stores of well-known brands. Union Square and Union Street are the shopping meccas of the city, with the former offering high-class retail stores including Tiffany's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Niketown. As well as clothing and jewelery, Saturday shoppers will find shoe stores and several upmarket home furnishing retailers.
Sightseeing
San Francisco offers many opportunities for sightseeing, and there is no better way to see the city than by spending your Saturday visiting two of its most famous sights. The Golden Gate Bridge is synonymous with the city and links San Francisco city with Marin County to the north. You can drive, walk or cycle across, depending on how energetic you feel. San Francisco is also famous for its cable cars. There are three different lines that all offer spectacular views of the city.
Attractions
For the more adventurous, a day trip to Alcatraz by ferry provides spectacular views of the island, where you can also have a tour of the infamous prison. Alternatively, the San Francisco Zoo provides a more family-friendly day out, while Golden Gate Park is a large expanse of beautiful gardens in a quieter part of town.
Nightlife
San Francisco is famous for its nightlife, and Saturdays are the busiest nights of the week. As well as a popular theater district, the city has plenty of bars and clubs to suit every music taste. City information website SanFrancisco.com recommends SOMA for hip-hop clubs, Mission district for rock and indie and Marina district for more stylish venues.
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