Best Things to Do in San Francisco
San Francisco may only stretch across seven miles, but it's packed with an assortment of activities that’s sure to please outdoorsy types, foodies, and curious wanderers of all ages. The Golden Gate Bridge is a must-see, while a visit to Alcatraz Island to tour the infamous, and now closed (to prisoners at least) federal prison should also be high on your list. And instead of spending all your time around the touristy Fisherman’s Wharf, you can discover a more authentic side of San Francisco by strolling through the diverse Mission District or the charming Nob Hill and Russian Hill.
- Type: Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: The Golden Gate Bridge's vaulting, orange arches amidst the rocky seascape of San Francisco ...continue
- Type: Neighborhood/Area
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: The Mission District has attracted San Francisco's young bohemian crowd in the past decade ...continue
- Type: Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: Chances are you've seen a television show, postcard or some type of San Francisco ...continue
- Type: Neighborhood/Area
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: If you want to explore San Francisco's rich -- and still colorful -- gay and lesbian ...continue
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: If you go to San Francisco to feast on the scrumptious gourmet treats and exotic ...continue
- Type: Neighborhood/Area
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: Unlike San Francisco's other hip, exuberant neighborhoods, Nob Hill and Russian Hill cast a ...continue
- Type: Beaches, Hiking, Parks and Gardens
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: What better exemplifies California's dramatic landscape than 380-foot Redwood Trees? That's what you ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: Travel along the bay between Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge and you ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: Considered one of the best museums in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, Musée Mécanique features ...continue
- Type: Entertainment and Nightlife, Neighborhood/Area
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: The SoMa (South of Market) neighborhood, located between Market Street and Townsend, has seen vast ...continue
- Type: Sightseeing, Tours
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Alcatraz stands as a consistently popular San Francisco attraction for young and old, but it ...continue
- Type: Neighborhood/Area
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Fisherman's Wharf is so tourist-laden that some travelers might prefer the quieter, more authentic ...continue
- Type: Parks and Gardens, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: If you're tired of the tourist track (Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, etc ...continue
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