San Francisco Attractions

1 1906 San Francisco Earthquake History A Alcatraz History Hauntings Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Tour Ano Nuevo State Park Aquarium by the Bay San Francisco Ashes Scattering in San Francisco B Bay Area Dog Hikes Blue and Gold Ferry Boat Sails to Alcatraz Island C California Zodiac Killer Carmel CA Castro Charter Jet to San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade Cliff House Coit Tower E Escapes from Alcatraz F Facts on the Golden Gate Bridge Fisherman's Wharf Free Concerts in Golden Gate Park Free Travel Guides for San Francisco G Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Park H Haight Ashbury Hidden Gems in San Francisco History Chinese New Year History of Alcatraz Prison L Limousine Service in the Bay Area Lombard Street M Muir Woods N Napa Valley Wine Tours

N cont. North Beach P Pier 39 San Francisco S SF Mission District San Francisco Ballet San Francisco Bay Bar Pilots San Francisco Bay Cruise San Francisco Bay Tours San Francisco Cable Cars San Francisco Chinatown San Francisco Chinese New Year San Francisco City Tours San Francisco Dive Bars San Francisco Fleet Week San Francisco Gay Bars San Francisco Go Card San Francisco Limousine Tours San Francisco Opera San Francisco Sightseeing San Francisco Symphony San Francisco Theater San Francisco Tourism San Francisco Walking Tours San Francisco Wine Tours San Francisco Zoo San Francisco for Kids San Francisco's Chinatown Sausalito Six Flags Marine World U Union Square W Winchester Mystery House Y Yerba Buena

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Whether your visit to San Francisco will be your first or your twentieth, there is always something new to see and do. San Francisco has so many wonderful attractions that will appeal to visitors of all ages. It is a cultural melting pot, and as you walk down the streets of the city, you'll hear many different languages being spoken. If you haven't experienced San Francisco yet, what are you waiting for?

City Hot Spots

You could spend several weeks checking out all that this great city has to offer. Some popular city spots include the following:

1. Chinatown-Visit this area for great food and eclectic souvenirs.
2. Fisherman's Wharf-Although considered a tourist trap by some, you can't visit San Francisco without checking out Fisherman's Wharf.
3. Pier 39-You can see the famous sea lions basking in the sunlight at this area of Fisherman's Wharf.
4. Alcatraz-A must-do for first time visitors, a visit to Alcatraz is as fascinating as the legends it holds.
5. Lombard Street-You won't want to miss this crooked street!
6. Haight Street-Although the teenage dropouts might be looking for a handout along this road, you may run across some good bargains, especially if you are looking for something from the 60's!
7. Golden Gate National Park-Walk along the bay or hike on some of the numerous trails. Plan a picnic at Crissy Field, or saunter under the great Golden Gate Bridge.
8. Golden Gate Bridge-For a hair-raising experience, especially if you are afraid of heights, plan on walking or riding a bike across the Golden Gate Bridge. It's breathtaking!
9. Coit Tower-For another breathtaking view, climb to the observation area of Coit Tower!
10. Cable Cars-Don't forget to take a ride on one of the historic cable cars!
11. Union Square-Fine shopping is available in this district.
12. Golden Gate Park-You'll find museums, gardens, a lovely lake and other hidden treasures at this beautiful park in the city.
13. Union Street-Gawk at the gorgeous Victorian houses along this picturesque street.
14. Mission District-If you are in the mood for Mexican food, you'll want to make a stop in this area of the city.

Outside the City

Once you've explored the city, head out for new adventures.

1. Scenic 49 Mile Drive
2. The Coastal Trail-Twenty-eight miles of scenic coastline
3. Muir Woods and Beach-See the great redwoods!
4. Ano Nuevo State Park-See the elephant seals in abundance at this breathtaking state reserve.
5. Sonoma and Napa Valley-Head into wine country for the day!
6. Monterey-Take the scenic coastal drive from Monterery to Carmel by the sea.
7. Oakland-Just across the bay is Oakland, home of the Oakland A's and the Oakland Raiders.
8. Yosemite National Park-Drive farther inland for a few hours to reach this incredible national park.

These are just a few of the numerous attractions that can be found in and around San Francisco. What are you waiting for? Start making your vacation plans!