Between the Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood, the Pacific Coast Highway and Napa Valley, there are plenty of reasons for visiting California. But before you blindly book a flight to the state, remember that the journey is just as important as the destination, and consider flying into San Francisco International Airport.

As the second busiest airport in the state, San Francisco International Airport already has a reputation for quality and service. It also serves as a pleasant atmosphere to cure pre- or post-flight jitters, with dozens of retail stores, magazine shops and restaurants lining the terminal halls. Passengers are regularly seen stocking up on supplies as well as shopping for friends and family.

Travelers who need a place to stay should be sure to make reservations with an airport hotel in the area. Located within relatively short distances of the airport, these hotels offer the finest in business and leisure travel. At the Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport hotel, for example, business travelers will find the tools and technology they need to communicate with business partners, while sight-seeking guests at Quality Suites San Francisco Airport will find travel into the Bay Area is made easy.