San Francisco
Not to be Missed Tourist Attractions
Alamo Square and Painted Ladies
Alamo Square Park offers views of the San Francisco skyline and the Painted Ladies Postcard Row
Alcatraz Island
In addition to housing the famous prison, Alcatraz features some of the most spectacular views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Aquatic Park and Maritime Museum
Aquatic Park and the streamline moderne Maritime Museum are part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Bay Bridge Lights Show
Every evening the Bay Lights turn the San Francisco Bay Bridge into a shimmering, mesmerizing nighttime LED light sculpture
Bayside Town of Sausalito
Sausalito is a laid-back California town with a Mediterranean vibe on Richardson Bay. North of San Francisco over the Golden Gate Bridge
Beach Chalet Building and murals in Golden Gate Park
1925 Spanish Revival-style building at the park’s western end includes striking WPA frescoes, mosaics, and wood carvings added in 1936-37
Bison Paddock Golden Gate Park
A herd of shaggy American Bison (Buffalo) are an unusual but beloved institution that have lived in the park starting in 1892.
Cable Cars and Cable Car Museum
Enjoy soaring hilltop views of San Francisco from the seat of a classic cable car!
California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences is a research institute and natural history museum in San Francisco, California, that is among the largest museums of natural history in the world, housing over 46 million specimens.
Castro District
The Castro rneighborhood remains one of the most prominent symbols of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activism & events in the world
Chinatown
This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints and other traditional eateries.
Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill
At the lofty height of 210 feet (64 meters), Coit Tower offers unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, Angel Island
Conservatory of Flowers
The Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. With construction having been completed in 1879, it is the oldest building in the park.
Crissy Field
Crissy Field was transformed starting in 2001 from a former military airfield into a beloved national park site.
Dragon Gate
The Dragon Gate is the traditional stone archway greeting visitors to Chinatown since 1970
Dungeness Crab Stands in Historic Fisherman's Wharf
Dungeness Crab Stands located in the heart of Historic Fisherman's Wharf
Dutch Windmill and Tulip Garden
Seasonal blooms of colorful tulips in serene surrounds with views of the historic Dutch Windmill.
Exploratorium and Cruise Ship Terminal
Two of the newest neighbors on the Embarcadero - The Exploratorium -science, art, and human perception under one roof and the Cruise Ship Terminal wel
Ferry Building and Embarcadero
The Ferry Building anchors San Francisco to the Bay at the foot of Market Street on the Embarcadero
Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco’s #1 tourist destination! Fisherman’s Wharf sign, with a crab emblazoned on a ship’s wheel, is one of the most photographed locations.
Fishermen's & Seamen's Memorial Chapel
The Fishermen’s and Seamen’s Memorial Chapel, a touching tribute to the generations of San Franciscans who have dedicated their lives to the sea.
Fly Casting Pools and Anglers Lodge in Golden Gate Park
Fly Fishing at Anglers Lodge is in three serene pools. The rustic mountain-style lodge is home to the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club
Fort Point at the Golden Gate Bridge
Fort Point is located under the Southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge
Ghirardelli Square
Ghirardelli Square – home of delicious chocolate. An iconic landmark steeped in the history of San Francisco.
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco’s most iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge!
Golden Gate Park
Inside of Golden Gate Park’s 1,017 acres explore and discover gardens, playgrounds, lakes, picnic groves, trails, and monuments, plus an array of world class museums and cultural attractions
Haight Ashbury
Eclectic and funky, the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco unapologetically marches to the beat of its own drum.
Historic Carousel and Koret Childrens Quarter Golden Gate Park
3 carousels have been in Golden Gate Park near the Koret Children’s Quarter since the playground opened. The current carousel was built in 1914
Historic Fishing Fleet in Fisherman's Wharf
Most of the boats berthed at Fisherman’s Wharf belong to a third generation of fishing craft piloted by descendants of the fishermen who have made their livelihoods on the waters of San Francisco Bay for many generations.
Holiday Gingerbread House at Fairmont Hotel
Holiday Lights Tour makes a stop to enjoy the Holiday Tree and Gingerbread House at Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill
Hyde Street Cable Car and Turnaround
San Francisco’s cable cars are symbolic of the charm and distinct flavor of the city. In no other place can you ride a moving national historic monument.
Hyde Street Pier National Park
See the Historic sailing ships at Hyde Street Pier. Historic landmark vessels of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Japanese Tea Garden
The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco, California, is a popular feature of Golden Gate Park, originally built as part of a sprawling World's Fair, the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894.
Japantown
Experience San Francisco’s Japantown! This six-block district is known for its sushi, traditional massage, shopping and more!
Lands End and Ocean Beach
Along the Pacific Ocean Lands End and Ocean Beach offers forested cliff lined shoreline transitioning to 3.5 miles of wind swept beach
Legion of Honor Museum and Lincoln Park
Legion of Honor displays a collection of more than 4,000 years of ancient and European art overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge
Lombard Street The Crookedest Street
Lombard Street’s 8 world-famous hairpin turns have earned it the nickname the crookedest street in the world
Lucas Film Studios in the Presidio
Jedi Master Yoda, maybe the wisest Jedi in the Star Wars universe immortalized in bronze atop a fountain outside Lucasfilm in the Presidio
Marin Headlands
Located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge the Marin Headlands is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Marina District and Union Street
The Marina is a picturesque neighborhood of Art Deco structures with nearby Union Street the center of attention in Cow Hollow
Marina Green
Marina Green in San Francisco's Marina District is located between Fort Mason and the Presidio
Mission District and Amazing Murals
Mission District is an exuberant, evolving neighborhood with Latino roots. Home to Mission Dolores, the oldest intact building in San Francisco
Muir Beach and the Muir Beach Overlook
Located on the Pacific Coast three miles west of Muir Woods, Muir Beach and Muir Beach Overlook should be part of any Marin visit.
Muir Woods Giant Redwoods
Muir Woods National Monument is covered in dense forests of coastal redwoods some almost 1000 years old towering to over 250’ in height.
Murphy Windmill Golden Gate Park
Murphy Windmill Golden Gate Park
National AIDS Memorial Grove
A living tribute to all whose lives have been touched by AIDS, and a dedicated space where people can gather to heal, hope, and remember.
North Beach and Little Italy
North Beach, a vibrant neighborhood that still embraces its Italian heritage that draws locals & visitors to its checked-tablecloth trattorias
Ocean Beach and Pacific Ocean views
Ocean Beach San Francisco is the largest of the San Francisco beaches. 3.5-mile stretch of white beach. Great for strolling and flying kites.
PIER 39 Holiday Tree with nightly tree lighting shows
Pier 39's 60' Christmas tree features a nightly tree lighting experience which comes to life every half hour
PIER 39 and Sea Lions
PIER 39 is the premiere entertainment destination in the heart of the San Francisco waterfront and is home to the world-famous sea lions.
Palace of Fine Arts
The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition
Polo Field and Stadium
A large multi-purpose stadium and sporting field in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Despite its name, polo is rarely played on the Polo Fields.
Presidio of San Francisco
Presidio was designated a National Historic Landmark and the site has been part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area since 1994
Redwood Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park
Native Sons Daughters of the Golden West planted 39 saplings in 1930 to celebrate soldiers who had given their lives in Spanish-American War &WWI
Russian Hill
Russian Hill is a quaint, upscale residential community known for the famously crooked Lombard Street, a major tourist destination.
SF Model Yacht Club Golden Gate Park
Clubhouse in Golden Gate Park on Spreckels Lake hosts model powerboat and sailboat events fun for boat lovers of all ages.
San Francisco Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park
San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum grows and conserves plants from around the world — more than 8,000 varieties in 55 acres of lands
Spectacular views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge
Spectacular views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge from the San Francisco shoreline
Stow Lake and Strawberry Hill in Golden Gate Park
Surrounding Strawberry Hill is Stow Lake, the park’s largest lake and a serene setting for boating or strolling
The Barbary Coast
The Barbary Coast was a red-light district during the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries in San Francisco which featured dance halls, concert saloons, bars, jazz clubs, variety shows, and brothels.
The Music Concourse and Temple of Music
The Music Concourse is an open-air plaza within Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Flanking the oval-shaped concourse are the M. H. de Young Memorial Museum and the California Academy of Sciences.
Transamerica Pyramid
The Transamerica Pyramid has become an icon of San Francisco recognized worldwide, along with the city’s famous cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Transamerica Pyramid, Embarcadero Center and Financial District
The Transamerica Pyramid once disliked now beloved towers over the Financial District and Embarcadero Center in SF
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks at 922 feet (282m) in height, offers spectacular views of the Bay Area, and is a world-famous tourist attraction
Umbrella Alley in Fishermans Wharf
Umbrella Alley is the perfect Instagram-friendly backdrop for your San Francisco photos.
Union Square
Union Square, San Francisco’s #1 shopping destination! The Square is home to hundreds of stores, restaurants, hotels, theaters, boutiques and more.
Union Square Christmas Tree, Ice Skating Rink and more
Take in one of the largest holiday displays in San Francisco including the 83-foot tree at the center of Union Square
WWII Liberty Ship and Submarine Pampanito
WWII Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien and Submarine Pampanito are docked at Pier 45 in Fisherman's Wharf
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park in North Beach Little Italy
de Young Museum
A fine arts museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, and one of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco along with the Legion of Honor. The de Young is named for early San Francisco newspaperman M. H. de Young.