When visitors in other cities swelter in summer's heat and picnic plans are abandoned for air conditioned cafes, San Francisco's typical weather report is an invitation to gather up the picnic basket, blanket and head out.

With more than 220 parks and open spaces, the possibilities for outdoor fun in San Francisco are endless.

Charming Sausalito is a great place to spend a day, and can be easily reached on a beautiful ferry ride from San Francisco.

Home to the oldest Japantown in the U.S. and also the oldest Chinatown in the U.S., and one of the largest, San Francisco also is home to Little Saigon. The Asian Art Museum, a stroll through the Japanese Tea Garden and souvenir shopping along Grant Avenue are “musts” for visitors.