San Francisco is most widely known for its attractions of the San Francisco Bay Bridge and Alcatraz. This city is located on the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, and stretches across the Pacific Ocean. There are many islands that sit on the boundaries of the city as well. These islands include Red Rock Island, Treasure Island, Angel Island, Alameda Island, and Yerba Buena Island. There are also many hills located in this city. San Francisco has over fifty hills, with one of the largest hills being Mount Davidson. San Francisco has a climate like much of the rest of California. The city has warm wet winters and dry summers. This city is known mostly for its tourism, streetcars, culture, and famous landmarks.
San Francisco is very rich in culture. The gold rush and Alcatraz brought many people to the city. Many people came to see Alcatraz and marvel at this prison that was located on an island. This prison has boasted that it has not had any successful escapes. The city is also very rich in culture with its museums, theatre, and dance. The War Memorial Opera House is where most of the cities ballet and dance take place. The Fillmore is another venue where many famous musicians have played. San Francisco is filled with fine art museums, natural history museums, and interactive science museums. San Francisco also has a rich sports culture. The city has its own football and baseball stadium and the Harding Park Golf course is visited by the PGA tour once in a while.
San Francisco is also very unique because it is one of the few cities that are trying to become a totally green city. All plastic bags have been banned since 2007. They have also banned single serve water bottles around the city. Another way the city is trying to reduce their carbon footprint and trash in their landfills is by banning all plastic containers in fast food restaurants. The city also uses hybrid taxis to take travelers to their destinations. Overall this city has many exciting attractions, is rich in culture, and strives to be an earth friendly city.