San Francisco International Airport is the 2nd busiest airport in California and the 10th busiest in the USA. Its motto is ‘good to go’ and it handles over 40 million passengers a year. It is a major hub for Virgin America and United Airlines and flights are worldwide. If you have car hire at San Francisco Airport, downtown is just a 21 km easy drive away.
San Francisco Airport has 4 terminals with 7 concourses and all are connected by the Air Train. There are plenty of facilities for travellers including showers, a clinic and a travel agent, if you need to change your travel plans. If you need to work, there is a business centre, workstations and free Wi-Fi if you want to check your emails. Executive Lounges are available to business and first class passengers and some can be booked for a small charge, if you wish to wait for your flight in comfort. If you want to relax, head for the Xpress Spa or the Reflection Room. For all your money needs, there are banks, ATMs and Currency exchange bureaus. There are a wide selection of shops including DFS Galleria for all your duty free purchases and also luxury branded outlets such as Burberry, Gucci and Coach. For travel gadgets, visit Brookstone and for gifts and souvenirs, take a look in San Francisco Bay Traders. If you need a snack, there are many outlets including the Andale Mexican Restaurant and the Firewood grill. You can also have Japanese food at Ebisu or fast food at Burger Joint. The airport also has its own Aviation Museum and Library and an Aquarium and Art Exhibitions.
San Francisco is a city known for its scenic beauty and cultural diversity and is one of the top tourist destinations in the USA. Of course, you must see the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and take a cable car ride down Market Street. Discover the exciting Chinatown for great eats and head to Fishermans Wharf and Pier 39 for seafood stalls and tourist shops and see if you can spot the seals! Take a ferry trip to the famous island prison of Alcatraz and after visit the most crooked street in the world Lombard Street. With car hire in San Francisco, you can visit the Napa Valley winemaking region and whale watch along the Point Reyes National Seashore. The island of Sausalito is also well worth a visit.
