Six fun things to do near the school

• Walk up, or take a cable car down, Lombard street, the 'world's crookedest street' and also one of its steepest.
• Join one of the 'movie tours' which take you around famous film locations in the city.
• Stroll round exclusive Pacific Heights, viewing its elegant properties. On a sunny day, enjoy a picnic or sunbathing in Lafayette Park.
• Visit Chinatown, the largest one outside Asia.
• Ascend Russian Hill and take a photo of the famous Bay Bridge.
• Ride a bicycle across the Golden Gate Bridge, have lunch in Sausalito and take the ferry back.

San Francisco Events

January Sea lions arrive. Nature-lovers can view these marine creatures in the Bay area each January.
Chinese New Year: With such a prominent Chinatown, San Francisco's Chinese New Year celebrations are predictably spectacular.
March  Street Performers' Festival : Enjoy free entertainment from buskers and musicians.
4th July Independence Day: Fireworks and music.
September Chocolate Festival: In Ghirardelli Square, home to SF's own chocolate manufacturers.
Fringe Festival: 12 days showcasing theatrical productions from around the world.
November Tree-lighting ceremony: Listen to Christmas carols and see the 50-foot-high Christmas tree lit up.
Summer and autumn Neighbourhood street fairs: Castro, Folsom, Union, Haight-Ashbury, and Japantown’s Cherry Blossom festival.

Links

SanFrancisco.com An all-inclusive guide to San Francisco featuring information on attractions, sports, events, nightlife and more.
San Francisco Attractions This site provides a full list and descriptions of the most popular attractions in San Francisco.
Alcatraz History Notorious maximum security prison. The site offers diagrams, details of famous inmates, escape attempts, a historical guide and photo tour.
San Francisco Chinatown Everything you need to know about the region, from its history to coming events.
Lombard Street The "world's crookedest street".