Crew Tip: "San Francisco is art itself"

In our section "Crew Tips", a SWISS crew member reveals his or her favourite places in a SWISS destination. Find out first-hand where our crews like to eat, shop and enjoy the best views. This time, First Officer Kevin has fallen for the artistic city San Francisco and tells us what makes it so unique.

Kevin Fuchs, First Officer in front of the Operation Center at Zurich Airport.
Kevin Fuchs, First Officer in front of the Operation Center at Zurich Airport. © Kevin Fuchs

Kevin: "If you’re going to … San Francisco. Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair!"
SFO, as we call it, is my favourite destination in the SWISS network because there are so many things to do all year round: Rent a bike, go hiking, visit the famous Alcatraz Island - I never get tired of this city. 

Impressions of San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge © Kevin Fuchs
View of the Bay Bridge from Pier 1
View of the Bay Bridge from Pier 1 © Kevin Fuchs
View from Pier 39
View from Pier 39 © Kevin Fuchs
At Pier 1 Ferry Building
Ferry Building at Pier 1 © Kevin Fuchs
The beautiful Angel Island overlooking Sausalito
The beautiful Angel Island overlooking Sausalito. © Kevin Fuchs
Point Bonita Lighthouse
Point Bonita Lighthouse © Kevin Fuchs
View of the Golden Gate Bridge seen from Chrissy Field
View of the Golden Gate Bridge seen from Chrissy Field. © Kevin Fuchs

Delicious Food 

Piazza Pellegrini

Piazza Pellegrini. Italian cuisine located in Little Italy. You can easily walk from Fisherman’s Wharf or from Downtown through Chinatown. Try the Fettuccine ai Gamberoni, they are delicious! If you stop here for lunch, you will enjoy your meal on the sunny patio with the stunning view on the Saints Peter and Paul Church.

piazzapellegrini.com

Piazza Pellegrini
Piazza Pellegrini © Kevin Fuchs

Good Shopping 

Sports Basement 

Forgotten your sneakers? Need a new sport shirt? On your way to the Golden Gate Bridge you will pass by Sports Basement. They offer a wide selection of all kinds of sporting goods you might need during for your trip. Plan your visit on a weekday morning – less crowds, better shopping.

shop.sportsbasement.com

Amazing Views

Alamere Falls

Alamere Falls at Point Reyes National Seashore. A waterfall that cascades into the Pacific Ocean. You can reach it by car and start your hike from the Palomarin Trailhead, which passes Bass Lake. Definitely worth a visit. Take a deep breath once you arrive at the beach and enjoy the fresh breeze. One of my favourite hikes in California.

alamerefalls.com