The land of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and those adorable cable cars that navigate the hilly streets of the city, San Francisco is found in the Bay Area of Northern California. A walk around the city will reward you with great landscape views of the city’s architecture and of the beautiful bay.You’ll discover the surprising microclimates that are unique to San Francisco and that add a touch of magic to your trip. While it’s raining in the outskirts of the Golden Gate Park you’ll be able to experience a warmer, tropical, temperature in Dolores Park. In San Francisco you can enjoy one of the many beaches and parks that are part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, one of the most visited units of the American National Park System, attracting over 13 million visitors a year.