South San Francisco vacation rentals

Due South, that's the way I'm goin'...

Let's get this straight right from the start. South San Francisco isn't the southern part of San Francisco. In fact, they're not even connected together. South San Francisco is a distinct city all of its own, and what's more, a South San Francisco vacation rental is the best discovery you're going to make this year. You're 15 minutes from Downtown San Francisco, yet the vibe is gentle and suburban, and those hard-earned bucks go a whole lot further. Not only that, but you're ideally located for the airport, the state reservations, and the beaches too. What's not to love?

Activities and attractions in South San Francisco

Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that South San Francisco has to offer. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• GoKart Racer (4.6 mi / 7.4 km)
• Olympic Club (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
• Harding Park Golf Course (6.8 mi / 10.9 km)
• Crystal Springs Golf Course (6.8 mi / 11 km)
• San Francisco Zoo (7.5 mi / 12.1 km)
• Aquarium of the Bay (10.6 mi / 17.1 km)

Time to get industrious about that San Francisco vacation

There's one way above all others that you know you're in "South City," as the locals call it. It's the massive white hillside sign proclaiming "South San Francisco the industrial city." These days South City is all about good food (especially Mexican and Italian), shopping, and being in the best-connected city in the area. Many vacationers will focus on San Francisco to the north, but head west and you'll find yourself among sprawling recreation areas and awesome beaches, with whale watching at Gray Whale Cove. Just keep those binoculars trained out to sea and not on the unofficial "clothing optional" beach.

That mischievous old Pacific Ocean

The Bay Area is a sweet place to be at any time of year, and a South San Francisco vacation rental is no exception. It'll set you up with the warm, dry summers of California dreams, and while the winters can be a bit cooler and wetter, it's all relative if you've come from pretty much anywhere else. One thing to remember is you're down by the Pacific, which likes to mess with the weather just a little. You can thank it for the breeze that keeps you cool in the summers, but also for that unwelcome summer fog that sometimes creeps in.

It's a whale of a vacation in South San Francisco

South San Francisco is on the San Francisco Peninsula, in the San Francisco Bay Area. To the east is the bay itself, while over to the west is the long, thin city of Pacifica, and the Pacific coast, beloved of surfers, sun-worshippers, and whale-watchers. A lot of the west part of the peninsula is covered with state recreation areas in the hilly country. Birdlife and marine life abound round here. There are seals, porpoises, and dolphins about, but of course the biggest hitters are the whales. The humpbacks are the stars of the show, and sometimes they even find their way into the bay.

Transportation to and around South San Francisco

Fly into San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), the closest airport, located 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away.

If you prefer train travel, you can make your way to South San Francisco Station. You might consider catching a ride on the metro at South San Francisco Metro Station to easily navigate the city.