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There is plenty to discover in and around the Bay Area. You can ride a cable car to Fisherman's Wharf, a historic waterfront filled with restaurants, shops and a view of Alcatraz, which is just a short boat ride away. Other popular attractions are China town, Lombard Street, ("The crookedest street in the world"), and the world renowned Golden Gate Bridge, to just name a few. 
The San Francisco Bay Area offers an elite fine dining scene that is unheralded. Here you will find some of the best gourmet chefs and restaurants in the world. The menus offer an eclectic abundance of culinary delights originating from countries acround the globe. Whether you’re searching for a light breakfast, an elegant dinner or a cozy meal, you’ll find exactly what you crave here. 
One hour north of San Francisco are the Napa Valley wineries, where you will find spectacular restaurants, crashing surf, quaint towns and elegant shops in the area - but it's the wine tasting and wine tours that draw the thousands of visitors every year. Grab a corkscrew and a bottle, get something good in your glass, and jump right in. 
The Bay Area offers an impressive after-dark scene. Dozens of piano bars and top-notch lounges augment a lively dance-club culture, and the many rooftop bars, which offer sweeping views across the city and the Bay beyond. The arts are a well-loved part of San Francisco nightlife, and the city supports an active theater community as well as the San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Symphony, and San Francisco Opera. No matter what time of year you visit, you're sure to find a production or performance to interest you.