The unique California city is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, fog and cable cars. San Francisco was founded in 1776 by Spanish settlers and named for St. Francis of Assisi and the city grew dramatically during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Popular sites are the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, Coit Tower, the crooked Lombard Street, Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, and Chinatown. Now, plan your San Francisco travel for your next vacation. Find an Alcatraz Tour, Things to do in Fisherman's Wharf, or take a Golden Gate Bridge Cruise to see the beauty of San Francisco.