{"id":886,"date":"2014-04-14T12:25:54","date_gmt":"2014-04-14T12:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tvly-mktg.com\/?p=886"},"modified":"2017-12-12T17:08:12","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T17:08:12","slug":"san-francisco-shines-in-springtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/san-francisco-shines-in-springtime\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco Shines in Springtime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.\u201d That quote has often been incorrectly attributed to Mark Twain. Whoever said it had clearly spent some time in the city by the Bay in the summer months. San Francisco\u2019s weather has quite the reputation of being somewhat sporadic at any time of year \u2013 sometimes it\u2019s sunny, then turns foggy, and might even have a bit of a drizzle. But, your best chance of exploring the city under sunny skies is to visit San Francisco in the spring. So pack your shorts and book time between March and May for a spectacular San Francisco adventure.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-886 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/san-francisco-shines-in-springtime\/7391227932_f606a30982_b\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/7391227932_f606a30982_b-300x202.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/7391227932_f606a30982_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/7391227932_f606a30982_b.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-889'>\n\t\t\t\thttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/35142635@N05\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/san-francisco-shines-in-springtime\/7179721709_9e7700e25a_b\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/7179721709_9e7700e25a_b-300x202.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-888\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-888'>\n\t\t\t\thttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dougtone\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/san-francisco-shines-in-springtime\/7114635117_acab1e0cf9_b\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/7114635117_acab1e0cf9_b-300x202.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/7114635117_acab1e0cf9_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/7114635117_acab1e0cf9_b.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-887'>\n\t\t\t\thttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/coolmikeol\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>Stake Out Your Spot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Perfect weather means plenty of time outdoors, right? Fortunately, San Francisco has some wonderful parks, outdoor cafes and even a small beach to enjoy. Dig your toes into the sand first at the beach near Ghirardelli Square. It is perfect for people watching. Sometimes in the spring, you can spot brave swimmers in the icy waters, training for triathlons and races that take place in the Bay.<\/p>\n<p>After meandering through Golden Gate Park and the various shopping plazas, head to Pier 39 for harborside views. This is a must-do in San Francisco for animal lovers, as sea lions congregate here, barking and playing to the visitors\u2019 delight..<\/p>\n<p>Have a meal at the Foreign Cinema in the Mission neighborhood while sitting in the courtyard. It looks serene day or night, covered in greenery and lights. This place is especially lovely to end an evening with a classic movie and their delectable cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Stay Classy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visiting San Francisco offers an opportunity to experience the refined and dazzling side of its tradition and style. These are embodied in the art, music, and culinary delights offered by the city year-round, but especially in blooming springtime.<br \/>\nConnect with the local classical music station, KDFC, and be delighted with their calendar of events full of great outdoor concerts, shows and even music lessons. Most feature international talent, from opera singers to concert cello players.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Little Strange in May<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Toward the end of the spring and into summer, San Francisco is still going strong in the realm of events and festivals. Many take place right on the bay and are open to the public so all can participate. If you consider your crew fairly active and a little bit goofy, it can be a thrill to check out the Bay to Breakers Race. Although this somewhat informal 12K run does include some crazy running tunes and maybe even a little imbibing, it\u2019s all in good fun and for charity. Join San Fran locals as they zip past the Golden Gate Bridge and finish in Golden Gate Park, sporting silly costumes and having a generally great time. Or simply watch instead for just as many giggles and sights to see.<\/p>\n<p>Also in May is the How Weird Street Faire, featuring 10 different stages of talented electronic music acts, artists and more. Bring the kids or venture there yourself for a few days and nights of incredible shows, performances and a memorable display of what makes San Francisco such a colorful place to visit.<\/p>\n<p>With beautiful weather, enhancing cultural experiences and one-of-a-kind outdoor events, spring is the time to explore everything San Francisco has to offer. Airfares are usually reasonable, and the weather is perfect \u2014 so even travelers without a lot of cash can enjoy all the parks and gorgeous sites around town, comfortably and for free. So pack up your bags, and get over to the City by the Bay for a perfect spring vacation, where you\u2019re sure to be doused in culture, fun, and some seriously hilly streets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThe coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.\u201d That quote has often been incorrectly attributed to Mark Twain. Whoever said it had clearly spent some time in the city by the Bay in the summer months. 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