8 Must-Sees in San Francisco This Holiday Season

The holiday season in San Francisco is just another of our best-kept secrets. It s the perfect time for you to visit! Hotels and airfare are more affordable than other times of the year, and there s no shortage of things to do.

Release time : 2018-10-17 10:16:13

source : SanFrancisco Travel

staging of their beloved adaptation of A Christmas Carol, Dec. 6-29, 2018.

Enjoy the Dance

The contemporary ODC Dance Company presents its own holiday tradition, The Velveteen Rabbit, Nov. 24 - Dec. 9 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The 32nd annual production celebrates the special bond between a little boy and his stuffed rabbit in this interpretation of the beloved children's tale.

Get Illuminated

Light art will brighten block after block of San Francisco from Thanksgiving Day to New Year's Day for the Illuminate SF Festival of Light. The annual display includes more than 30 dramatic, eco-friendly light art installations that are accessible by public transit and admission-free. Many of San Francisco’s neighborhoods will also light up shopping districts, streets and galleries, and host participatory holiday activities.

Explore San Francisco with Big Bus

Tight on time? The best way to see the city is aboard Big Bus. Their hop-on, hop-off routes take you to all the major sights and attractions. During the holiday season, take their special Holiday Lights tour. You'll see San Francisco's festive holiday trees, trimmings, and twinkling lights. Enjoy jovial jingles along with a complimentary seasonal treat from Ghirardelli Chocolate.

Ring in the New Year

If you're looking for something even more sparkly, consider staying in San Francisco for New Year's Eve. Fireworks at midnight over the bay are a sight you won't soon forget. Restaurants, bars, and hotels around the city will be planning special events to say good-bye to 2018.