On the west end of San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, the Hyde Street Pier is home to a half-dozen historic ships and is part of the San Francisco Maritime National Park.
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Hyde Street Pier was built in 1922 for automobile ferries between San Francisco and Sausalito. The ferry route was part of U.S. 101 until the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937. Today the pier and a number of the historic vessels moored here are open to visitors.
Union Square, best area to stay in San FranciscoUnion Square is perhaps the best-known neighborhood, since it's the center of the city. This is a very dynamic place, where you can attend many concerts and events throughout the year.
For glitz and glamour and some cutting-edge culture in the SoCal sunshine, it's got to be LA.But for a smaller-town feel with big-name sights, you're best off in San Francisco. Better still, rent a car, drive the spectacular coastal highway that connects the two, and take in both cities on one trip.