| Germany may be the home of the world's best | | | | You can also try some German cuisine by tucking |
| beer festivals, but head to San Francisco in | | | | into generous platefuls of bratwurst and |
| September and you will see that Oktoberfest By | | | | sauerkraut as you enjoy the beer. |
| The Bay comes a close second. | | | | Oktoberfest By The Bay has a lively atmosphere |
| San Francisco is famous for its lively nightlife and | | | | and you will find it difficult not to join in with the |
| selection of bars and breweries, so it is perhaps | | | | fun, thanks to the Oompah bands and dancers |
| no surprise that it plays host to a number of beer | | | | who entertain the crowds of revellers. |
| festivals throughout the year. | | | | The festival has grown in popularity over the past |
| Anyone who enjoys a pint is sure to love | | | | few years and has even had to switch venues to |
| sampling the brews on offer at February's SF | | | | fit in everyone who wants to come. This |
| Beer Week, April's International Beer Festival and | | | | popularity means it is a good idea to buy a ticket |
| the BreastFest Beer Festival charity event in July. | | | | in advance to ensure you can get in. |
| If you are staying in San Francisco hostels at the | | | | San Francisco has lots of other attractions to |
| right time of year, you will find that Oktoberfest | | | | enjoy during a break there, as well as a good |
| By The Bay at Pier 48 offers much more than | | | | selection of cheap accommodation to ensure your |
| just the opportunity to indulge in a few drinks. | | | | trip matches your budget. |
| Of course, beer does play a large part in the | | | | Among the things you are likely to want to see |
| event, which is based on its more famous | | | | are the Golden Gate Bridge, the world-famous |
| counterpart in Munich. | | | | cable cars and the visitor attraction on Alcatraz |
| There are lots of ice cold German beers available, | | | | Island, which will give you a little taste of how |
| served in the customary huge glasses by | | | | tough life was for the inmates of the notorious |
| waitresses in traditional Bavarian costumes. | | | | prison. |
