Planning a festive getaway with the girls? With its beautiful Golden Gate Bridge, famous Union Square shopping and plethora of fancy cocktail bars, there’s no better place to do so than the stunning San Francisco. With your cheap hotel in San Francisco booked, we’ve put together some great ideas for a girly adventure…
Shop, shop, shop: Union square is the shopping and retail hub of San Francisco, playing home to such big names as Macy’s, Saks and Louis Vuitton. Alternatively, for something a little more unique (and a little less expensive!), pay a visit to the boutiques of Hayes St, where you will find everything from homewares to vintage clothes, art books and antiques.
Get the Ritz experience: While your budget may be more suited to a San Francisco hostel than a five-diamond hotel, you can still get a dose of ‘putting on the Ritz’. Head to the Ritz Carlton bar for a taste of champagne luxury and see if you can spot one of the many celebrity visitors!
Walk over the Golden Gate Bridge: This is an absolute must for first-timers. The view of the San Francisco skyline and San Francisco Bay from the Golden Gate Bridge is simply spectacular. Just don’t forget to bring your camera!
Bag a bargain at Chinatown: San Francisco’s Chinatown is not only the oldest in North America, but the largest Chinese community outside Asia. For those travelling on a budget, this is the perfect place to pick up some bargain silk scarves and fashion accessories before scoffing down a mouth-watering Chinese meal.
Have a chocolate fix at Ghirardelli Square: Calling all chocoholics! Ghirardelli Square has been home to the San Francisco Ghirardelli Chocolate Company since 1852. Visit the Ice Cream and Chocolate Manufactory to view the original chocolate manufacturing equipment before indulging in a world famous Hot Fudge Sundae!
