The top U.S. travel destination for 2025 is in the Bay Area: report [Video]

A new analysis ranked San Francisco as the number one, most popular U.S. vacation destination for 2025.  

The global car rental and travel site SIXT conducted its research by analyzing Google travel search trends.

What we know:

San Francisco had the most searches, with more than 2.7 million hits.  

“San Francisco topping the list of 2025 travel destinations comes as no surprise—it’s a city that perfectly blends culture, innovation, and iconic landmarks, making it a must-visit for travelers worldwide,” said SIXT Director of Communications Joseph Gerbino.

Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming (and extending into Montana and Idaho) and the Grand Canyon in Arizona came in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.

Yosemite National Park also made the list. 

“Yosemite National Park, ranked as the seventh most popular travel spot, highlights the natural beauty that’s just a few hours drive away from the city,” Gerbino said.

California was the most represented state on the list, with two other cities named …