The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, commonly referred to as the Bay Bridge, connects San Francisco, Yerba Buena Island, and Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Bay Bridge is part of Interstate 80, a direct route from San Francisco to Oakland. 270,000 vehicles pass over the bridge's double-decker deck every day. The Bay Bridge is one of the largest bridges in the world, and on the afternoon of September 2, 2013, the new eastern section of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco, the world's largest single-tower, self-anchored seismic suspension bridge, was opened to traffic on Labor Day.
San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S. The port city is also a world-famous tourist destination with a variety of entertainment options, so do you know what are the must-see attractions in San Francisco?
1. Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge, located in San Francisco, is a world-famous suspension bridge girder, more than 1900 meters long, took four years and cost $35.5 million, it is located in California, is an iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco and Marin County, once considered the greatest man-made building in the United States.
Its designer was Josef Strauss, and the Golden Gate Bridge is a remarkable engineering marvel of modern times. It provides walkways on both sides of the bridge and is open to pedestrians and bicyclists during the day.
2. Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf is a popular tourist attraction in San Francisco, California. Located on the northern waterfront, it is one of the busiest tourist areas in the city and one of the most famous tourist attractions in the western United States.
The most famous places in Fisherman's Wharf are Pier 39, Cannery Mall, Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco National Marine Historical Park, etc. The venue also has a large number of seafood restaurants for visitors to enjoy.
3. San Francisco Twin Peaks
San Francisco Twin Peaks is the highest point in San Francisco, with an altitude of 280 meters. Standing on top of it, you can see the geographical layout of San Francisco and enjoy the beautiful scenery of San Francisco from 360 degrees. In addition, the 64-acre meadow at the top of the mountain is also a popular attraction and provides excellent hiking trails for visitors.
4. Nine-Bend Flower Street
Nine-Curve Flower Street, officially named Lombard Street by the United States, is one of the brightest streets in San Francisco. Built in the 1820s to improve traffic conditions, it is one of the longest streets in the United States, with eight sharp turns and stretching eastward.
5. Union Square
A 2.6-acre plaza in San Francisco, USA, it is easily accessible. It is a world-class shopping centre with tourist boutiques, department stores, art galleries, and high-end accessories, making it one of San Francisco's most attractive destinations for tourists. No one who comes here to shop feels tired because they are always happy.
6. Alamo Square
Alamo Square was built in 1856 and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in San Francisco. It is very suitable for taking pictures, and the green grass on top of the hill is the best place. Alamo Square is located on the top of an elevated area, although it is not large, there are a lot of Queen Anne-style houses around, which is called a "postcard scenery collection" and is the biggest highlight of Alamo Square.
