San Francisco is a city full of history, beaches, museums and a whole host of entertainment options with lots of things to do. A city where contemporary art and culture collide, it is located along the ocean with rolling hills and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, you will be overwhelmed with this beautiful city and jewel of Northern California.

Best time to fly from Tagbilaran-Bohol to San Francisco

The warmest weather during autumn and moderate tourist crowds make September to November the best time to visit San Francisco. You can also enjoy fun events like the Fringe Festival and Octoberfest by the Bay. Springtime from May to June is another good time to visit due to its mild temperatures and lack of rain. Travelling to San Francisco in the winter guarantees chilly, damp weather but the New Year celebrations will surely blow your socks off with the awesome fireworks. While summer trips ensure higher flights and hotels rates with heavier crowds of tourists as they go in search of sun, sand and surf. 

Main airports available in Tagbilaran-Bohol and San Francisco

Bohol-Panglao International Airport - Officially opened in 2018, the Bohol-Panglao International Airport is a new airport replacing the space-constrained Tagbilaran Airport to support Bohol's increasing passenger traffic and to boost local tourism. It takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the airport from Tagbilaran city. Dubbed as the first eco-airport in the Philippines with the installation using advanced Japanese technology, the airport provides plenty of facilities and amenities for its travellers. Ground transportation is also easy and readily available.

San Francisco International Airport – San Francisco International Airport consists of four terminals, namely, a single International Terminal and three Domestic Terminals. As the main international airport serving the city of San Francisco, it is the seventh busiest airport in the United States of America. The various means of transport available makes getting in and out of the airport easy. With the exemplary facilities and services provided, you can be assured of a hassle-free journey. 

Climate pattern in Tagbilaran-Bohol and San Francisco

Due to its varied geography and maritime effects, San Francisco experiences a Mediterranean type of climate with warm and dry summers with wet and mild winters. The average high temperatures are at 21.1°C during the summer while average low temperatures drop to 7.2°C in peak winter. Most of the rainfall of 482.6mm occurs during the winter months. Snow is rare, but some parts of San Francisco are subject to frosty conditions.

Highlights attractions in San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge - The Golden Gate Bridge attracts millions of visitors yearly to partake in the sensory experience featuring its tremendous 746 feet tall towers, sweeping main cables, signature international orange colour and art deco styling. Once dubbed the longest suspension bridge in the world, the bridge is only open to pedestrians and cyclists during daylight hours.

Fisherman's Wharf - Fisherman's Wharf is one of the best places to visit and San Francisco's most popular tourist areas. Famous for its shops, restaurants and beautiful setting along the waterfront, it is a fun place to stroll around and get a taste for the city or take a sightseeing cruise for spectacular views. Among the attractions is Pier 39, the Cannery Shopping Centre, a Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, the Musée Mécanique and the Wax Museum. You can also see a colony of sea lions and join historic ships to tour. 

Chinatown - San Francisco's Chinatown is a whole other realm compared to Chinatown in other cities. The largest Chinatown outside of Asia, its attractions are made up of temples, theatres, workshops, small businesses, stores, antique and souvenir shops, teahouses and traditional pharmacies. You can expect to see an elaborate and mind-blowing celebration during important Chinese holidays or events.