Guidebook for San Francisco
Parks & Nature
Go any day, any time, although Sundays are especially nice since cars are not allowed inside the park. With the streets blocked off to traffic, families enjoy biking, picnicking and many other fun activities inside Golden Gate Park. The park offers gardens, lakes, waterfalls, a Victorian conservatory, a bandstand concourse, a polo field, a golf course, athletic fields, and a first-rate children's playground (known as Koret Children’s Quarter).
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Golden Gate Park
Go any day, any time, although Sundays are especially nice since cars are not allowed inside the park. With the streets blocked off to traffic, families enjoy biking, picnicking and many other fun activities inside Golden Gate Park. The park offers gardens, lakes, waterfalls, a Victorian conservatory, a bandstand concourse, a polo field, a golf course, athletic fields, and a first-rate children's playground (known as Koret Children’s Quarter).
is a Leave no Trace city park in San Francisco, California. It is located two blocks south of Mission Dolores at the western edge of the Mission District. People congregate here on sunny days to enjoy the amazing views of SF. There's nothing quite like it anywhere else. There's also a recently renovated playground that appeals to kids young & old.
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Mission Dolores Park
19th Streetis a Leave no Trace city park in San Francisco, California. It is located two blocks south of Mission Dolores at the western edge of the Mission District. People congregate here on sunny days to enjoy the amazing views of SF. There's nothing quite like it anywhere else. There's also a recently renovated playground that appeals to kids young & old.
The Sutro Baths were a large, privately owned public saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco.
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Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveThe Sutro Baths were a large, privately owned public saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco.
located in San Francisco’s scenic Marina District. The trail runs along the whole expanse between Fort Mason and the Presidio. This location provides stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and is surrounded by historic homes. Located nearby is one of the only remnants of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Palace of Fine Arts, which can be seen from theMarina Green. This area is also an attraction for tourists due to the sights and the history. Along the trail but it is also a local hangout for runners, athletes, or casual picnickers.
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Marina Green Drive
Marina Green Drivelocated in San Francisco’s scenic Marina District. The trail runs along the whole expanse between Fort Mason and the Presidio. This location provides stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and is surrounded by historic homes. Located nearby is one of the only remnants of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the Palace of Fine Arts, which can be seen from theMarina Green. This area is also an attraction for tourists due to the sights and the history. Along the trail but it is also a local hangout for runners, athletes, or casual picnickers.
The Presidio is where San Francisco began. This inspiring setting at the Golden Gate was home to native peoples for thousands of years. In 1776, Spain established a military fort on this land. After winning its independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico controlled the post and established a new pueblo nearby called Yerba Buena (later known as the city of San Francisco). In 1846 the Presidio became a U.S. Army post. Generations of soldiers passed through its gates, serving our nation around the world. The Army departed in 1994, and the Presidio became a national park site. Today, the Presidio welcomes all with its beauty, nature, history, recreation, and family activities.
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Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio is where San Francisco began. This inspiring setting at the Golden Gate was home to native peoples for thousands of years. In 1776, Spain established a military fort on this land. After winning its independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico controlled the post and established a new pueblo nearby called Yerba Buena (later known as the city of San Francisco). In 1846 the Presidio became a U.S. Army post. Generations of soldiers passed through its gates, serving our nation around the world. The Army departed in 1994, and the Presidio became a national park site. Today, the Presidio welcomes all with its beauty, nature, history, recreation, and family activities.
Sightseeing
This beautiful old red-orange bridge has become the defining symbol of the Bay Area. The bridge is easy to approach by car or bus. Once you're there, walk or bicycle across to slowly savor the experience. There's no bad time to cross the bridge – unless you're a commuter in rush-hour traffic. The views are spectacular by day or night. On the north side, the Vista Point parking lot is free and open every day from 7am to 7pm, but there's a four-hour parking limit. The Southeast parking lot is metered, so bring some quarters. Vista Point, on the Marin side of the bridge, is one of the most popular picture-taking spots in the Bay Area.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeThis beautiful old red-orange bridge has become the defining symbol of the Bay Area. The bridge is easy to approach by car or bus. Once you're there, walk or bicycle across to slowly savor the experience. There's no bad time to cross the bridge – unless you're a commuter in rush-hour traffic. The views are spectacular by day or night. On the north side, the Vista Point parking lot is free and open every day from 7am to 7pm, but there's a four-hour parking limit. The Southeast parking lot is metered, so bring some quarters. Vista Point, on the Marin side of the bridge, is one of the most popular picture-taking spots in the Bay Area.
Get up early and greet the sunrise and brisk bay air with a hearty walk on the piers and along Jefferson Street, making sure to take a turn into Fish Alley. Known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping, Fisherman’s Wharf offers a wide array of things to do for everyone. The opening of crab season in November is a festive occasion. It is the day when the cauldrons along Fisherman's Wharf are lighted, ready to receive the boxes piled high with Dungeness crab hoisted from the decks of the first boats that come chuffing back into port. It is a time for gourmet feasting that will last through the weeks and months to follow.
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Fishermans Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StGet up early and greet the sunrise and brisk bay air with a hearty walk on the piers and along Jefferson Street, making sure to take a turn into Fish Alley. Known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping, Fisherman’s Wharf offers a wide array of things to do for everyone. The opening of crab season in November is a festive occasion. It is the day when the cauldrons along Fisherman's Wharf are lighted, ready to receive the boxes piled high with Dungeness crab hoisted from the decks of the first boats that come chuffing back into port. It is a time for gourmet feasting that will last through the weeks and months to follow.
“The Crookedest Street in the World”, a moniker stemming from the fact that, in 1922, city engineers crammed eight cobblestone switchbacks into a single steep block of Lombard. The goal was to provide relief from the hair-raising slope; the inadvertent result was a tourist site. Hairpin turns are only part of the attraction. Lombard's crazy-curve block is lined with handsome houses and adorned with copious hydrangeas. The high point, atop Russian Hill, offers stupendous views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, and the city. Add to this the fact that the Hyde Street cable car deposits visitors at the top of the picturesque incline and the Crookedest Street could hardly have escaped notice.
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Lombard Street
Lombard Street“The Crookedest Street in the World”, a moniker stemming from the fact that, in 1922, city engineers crammed eight cobblestone switchbacks into a single steep block of Lombard. The goal was to provide relief from the hair-raising slope; the inadvertent result was a tourist site. Hairpin turns are only part of the attraction. Lombard's crazy-curve block is lined with handsome houses and adorned with copious hydrangeas. The high point, atop Russian Hill, offers stupendous views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, and the city. Add to this the fact that the Hyde Street cable car deposits visitors at the top of the picturesque incline and the Crookedest Street could hardly have escaped notice.
Escape from the mainland to this legendary prison for a thrilling tour behind bars. Perhaps the most famous ex-jail in the world, "The Rock" draws thousands. We recommend the Blue and Gold Fleet, departing from Pier 41 up to 16 times a day. Be sure and get the audio tour, a magnificently done pastiche of history and recreation. Alcatraz is Spanish for "Pelican".
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Alcatraz Island
Escape from the mainland to this legendary prison for a thrilling tour behind bars. Perhaps the most famous ex-jail in the world, "The Rock" draws thousands. We recommend the Blue and Gold Fleet, departing from Pier 41 up to 16 times a day. Be sure and get the audio tour, a magnificently done pastiche of history and recreation. Alcatraz is Spanish for "Pelican".
Much more than a tourist attraction - one of the city's most culturally aware, culinary delectable neighborhoods. With its crowded streets, bustling markets, mysterious alleys, hidden temples and busy restaurants, Chinatown is San Francisco's most colorful neighborhood. It is also among the most famous, and therefore teems with visitors. A formal tour of Chinatown starts at the Chinatown Gateway, a dragon-crowned portal located on the corner of Bush and Grant. Originally known as Dupont Street, the road was notorious for its opium dens and gambling halls. Today, Grant Avenue is notorious for its number of shops selling jade jewelry, clay Buddha statues, electronics and kites. The hustle and
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Chinatown
Much more than a tourist attraction - one of the city's most culturally aware, culinary delectable neighborhoods. With its crowded streets, bustling markets, mysterious alleys, hidden temples and busy restaurants, Chinatown is San Francisco's most colorful neighborhood. It is also among the most famous, and therefore teems with visitors. A formal tour of Chinatown starts at the Chinatown Gateway, a dragon-crowned portal located on the corner of Bush and Grant. Originally known as Dupont Street, the road was notorious for its opium dens and gambling halls. Today, Grant Avenue is notorious for its number of shops selling jade jewelry, clay Buddha statues, electronics and kites. The hustle and
The Twin Peaks are two prominent hills with an elevation of about 925 feet located near the geographic center of San Francisco. Before the arrival of the Europeans, the native Ohlone people may have used Twin Peaks as a lookout or hunting ground. The ecological diversity of Twin Peaks provided medicinal or ceremonial plants, grains and berries. When the Spanish conquistadors and settlers arrived at the beginning of the 18th century, they called the area "Los Pechos de la Chola" or "Breasts of the Indian Maiden" and devoted the area to ranching. When San Francisco passed under American control during the 19th century, it was renamed "Twin Peaks".
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Twin Peaks
The Twin Peaks are two prominent hills with an elevation of about 925 feet located near the geographic center of San Francisco. Before the arrival of the Europeans, the native Ohlone people may have used Twin Peaks as a lookout or hunting ground. The ecological diversity of Twin Peaks provided medicinal or ceremonial plants, grains and berries. When the Spanish conquistadors and settlers arrived at the beginning of the 18th century, they called the area "Los Pechos de la Chola" or "Breasts of the Indian Maiden" and devoted the area to ranching. When San Francisco passed under American control during the 19th century, it was renamed "Twin Peaks".
An eye-catching landmark featuring “Work Progress Administration” murals and beautiful views. As a tribute to the men who tried to save San Francisco in 1906, Lilly Coit designated that her legacy be used for the beautification of her beloved city. The views here are spectacular, but if you want to look out from the tower's top, you'd best go during daylight, as Coit Tower generally closes at 5pm. If you don't like heights, look in nearby trees; believe it or not a flock of wild parrots lives in the neighborhood. For more information call 415-362-0808.
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Coit Tower
An eye-catching landmark featuring “Work Progress Administration” murals and beautiful views. As a tribute to the men who tried to save San Francisco in 1906, Lilly Coit designated that her legacy be used for the beautification of her beloved city. The views here are spectacular, but if you want to look out from the tower's top, you'd best go during daylight, as Coit Tower generally closes at 5pm. If you don't like heights, look in nearby trees; believe it or not a flock of wild parrots lives in the neighborhood. For more information call 415-362-0808.
In American architecture, painted ladies are Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings painted in three or more colors that embellish or enhance their architectural details. Located by Alamo Square.
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Malet damer
Hayes StreetIn American architecture, painted ladies are Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings painted in three or more colors that embellish or enhance their architectural details. Located by Alamo Square.
The neighborhood that is now Japantown (Nihonmachi ) is approximately one mile west of Union Square and is part of San Francisco’s Western Addition, a subdivision that came into being with the writing of the Van Ness Ordinance in 1855. The land then was sandy and barren, and accommodated primarily bobcats, rabbits, quail, and chaparral. In the 1870s, San Franciscans began to move to this area. They built homes in a variety of architectural styles with the Victorian influence predominating.
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Japan Town
The neighborhood that is now Japantown (Nihonmachi ) is approximately one mile west of Union Square and is part of San Francisco’s Western Addition, a subdivision that came into being with the writing of the Van Ness Ordinance in 1855. The land then was sandy and barren, and accommodated primarily bobcats, rabbits, quail, and chaparral. In the 1870s, San Franciscans began to move to this area. They built homes in a variety of architectural styles with the Victorian influence predominating.
The Castro District, commonly referenced as The Castro, is a neighborhood in Eureka Valley in San Francisco. The Castro was one of the first gay neighborhoods in the United States.
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The Castro
The Castro District, commonly referenced as The Castro, is a neighborhood in Eureka Valley in San Francisco. The Castro was one of the first gay neighborhoods in the United States.
Vintage Haight-Ashbury. Back in the mid-1960's, this was perhaps the most famous intersection in the world, a place where young people came to from all over the world. The birthplace of America's counter-culture, the Haight was Ground Zero during the summer of 1967, a.k.a. The Summer of Love.
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Haight-Ashbury
Vintage Haight-Ashbury. Back in the mid-1960's, this was perhaps the most famous intersection in the world, a place where young people came to from all over the world. The birthplace of America's counter-culture, the Haight was Ground Zero during the summer of 1967, a.k.a. The Summer of Love.
Arts & Culture
The Legion of Honor is a part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. An art museum with a collection that spans four millennia of history. This French neoclassical building, representing a great legacy of philanthropy and civic pride, stands sentinel over the city, the Golden Gate, and the Pacific Ocean beyond.
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Legion of Honor station
The Legion of Honor is a part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. An art museum with a collection that spans four millennia of history. This French neoclassical building, representing a great legacy of philanthropy and civic pride, stands sentinel over the city, the Golden Gate, and the Pacific Ocean beyond.
This museum displays the history of San Francisco’s cable cars and the underground cables that actually pulled the cars along the tracks. Great place to take pictures and learn about the history of the cable cars.
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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason StThis museum displays the history of San Francisco’s cable cars and the underground cables that actually pulled the cars along the tracks. Great place to take pictures and learn about the history of the cable cars.
The Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western World devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. The museum’s new home is the result of the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the city’s former Main Library, a 1917 beaux arts–style building. Renowned architect Gae Aulenti oversaw the dramatic transformation of the building which now features 40,000 square feet of gallery space. It is located at 200 Larkin St - 415-581-3500 Sunday-Saturdays.
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Asiatisk Kunst Museum
200 Larkin StThe Asian Art Museum is one of the largest museums in the Western World devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. The museum’s new home is the result of the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the city’s former Main Library, a 1917 beaux arts–style building. Renowned architect Gae Aulenti oversaw the dramatic transformation of the building which now features 40,000 square feet of gallery space. It is located at 200 Larkin St - 415-581-3500 Sunday-Saturdays.
Designed in 1915 by architect Arthur Brown, this French Renaissance-style Beaux Arts landmark is considered by many to be San Francisco's most beautiful structure. The 24-carat gilded dome soars 306 feet above the newly refurbished building, reopened in January 1999. Internal highlights include birdcage elevators, crystal chandeliers, oak paneling and skylights, all of which have survived three fires and a major earthquake. City Hall features art exhibits on the ground floor, including photography, painting and crafts. Free tours highlighting building history, art and architecture are available daily. For more information call the Docent Tour Hotline at 415-554-6023.
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San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett PlDesigned in 1915 by architect Arthur Brown, this French Renaissance-style Beaux Arts landmark is considered by many to be San Francisco's most beautiful structure. The 24-carat gilded dome soars 306 feet above the newly refurbished building, reopened in January 1999. Internal highlights include birdcage elevators, crystal chandeliers, oak paneling and skylights, all of which have survived three fires and a major earthquake. City Hall features art exhibits on the ground floor, including photography, painting and crafts. Free tours highlighting building history, art and architecture are available daily. For more information call the Docent Tour Hotline at 415-554-6023.
A remnant of San Francisco's glorious past, this exquisite arts and science complex pulses in the heart of the Marina District. Designed by architect Bernard Maybeck, the Palace of Fine Arts was built in 1915 for the Panama Pacific Exposition that celebrated both the completion of the Panama Canal and the rebirth of San Francisco following the 1906 earthquake. Built as a temporary structure, however, it soon began to crumble and was eventually reconstructed-in a stripped-down version of Maybeck's original-in the early '60s.
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Palads for skønne kunster
3601 Lyon StA remnant of San Francisco's glorious past, this exquisite arts and science complex pulses in the heart of the Marina District. Designed by architect Bernard Maybeck, the Palace of Fine Arts was built in 1915 for the Panama Pacific Exposition that celebrated both the completion of the Panama Canal and the rebirth of San Francisco following the 1906 earthquake. Built as a temporary structure, however, it soon began to crumble and was eventually reconstructed-in a stripped-down version of Maybeck's original-in the early '60s.
With a finger on technology's pulse, this premier West Coast modern-art venue just keeps getting better. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art put itself back on the map in January 1995, the day it moved downtown into Mario Botta's fab postmodern jewel with the brick facade and striped oculus skylight. The move unleashed an unprecedented flood of important acquisitions and renewed public interest. In addition to showcasing its far-ranging permanent collection, the museum serves as a frequent stopping-off point for prestigious traveling blockbusters. The museum is also a hot spot for the latest digital and high-tech installations. If you really want to see the museum, make a day of it.
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StWith a finger on technology's pulse, this premier West Coast modern-art venue just keeps getting better. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art put itself back on the map in January 1995, the day it moved downtown into Mario Botta's fab postmodern jewel with the brick facade and striped oculus skylight. The move unleashed an unprecedented flood of important acquisitions and renewed public interest. In addition to showcasing its far-ranging permanent collection, the museum serves as a frequent stopping-off point for prestigious traveling blockbusters. The museum is also a hot spot for the latest digital and high-tech installations. If you really want to see the museum, make a day of it.
The Exploratorium isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception—a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity. A public learning laboratory in San Francisco exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. Its mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide.
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Exploratorium
Green StreetThe Exploratorium isn't just a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art and human perception—a vast collection of online experiences that feed your curiosity. A public learning laboratory in San Francisco exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. Its mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide.
Food Scene
Ghirardelli Square is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants in the Fisherman's Wharf area of San Francisco. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products. Incorporated in 1852 and the country’s longest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer, Ghirardelli has established its position as America’s Premium Chocolate Company. Be sure to visit the Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, where you can view chocolate manufacturing equipment, indulge in Hot Fudge Sundaes, and sample one of our famous SQUARES chocolates. A trip to San Francisco is never complete without Ghirardelli Chocolate!
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StGhirardelli Square is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants in the Fisherman's Wharf area of San Francisco. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products. Incorporated in 1852 and the country’s longest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer, Ghirardelli has established its position as America’s Premium Chocolate Company. Be sure to visit the Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, where you can view chocolate manufacturing equipment, indulge in Hot Fudge Sundaes, and sample one of our famous SQUARES chocolates. A trip to San Francisco is never complete without Ghirardelli Chocolate!
Everything Else
Visit the huge foodie farmers market, stroll through the shops, sample artisan cheese and chocolate, eat oysters at sunset and watch the Bay Lights on the Bay Bridge. Ferry boats leave from the back.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
Visit the huge foodie farmers market, stroll through the shops, sample artisan cheese and chocolate, eat oysters at sunset and watch the Bay Lights on the Bay Bridge. Ferry boats leave from the back.
Carnival-like atmosphere that is as essential to San Francisco's allure as the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a good starting point for all sorts of fun tourist activities. You can purchase any number of items (i.e. t-shirts, postcards, etc.) to prove you were here. The local jugglers and carousel give the area a family-friendly, circus-like atmosphere. It's like stepping into several postcards of our city by the bay. You can spot Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marin headlands and the tip of the Transamerica building from the center of the pier. With more than 110 stores, 11 full service restaurants with bay views and numerous fun-filled attractions including arcades, aquari
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The Embarcadero & Stockton St station
Carnival-like atmosphere that is as essential to San Francisco's allure as the Golden Gate Bridge. It's a good starting point for all sorts of fun tourist activities. You can purchase any number of items (i.e. t-shirts, postcards, etc.) to prove you were here. The local jugglers and carousel give the area a family-friendly, circus-like atmosphere. It's like stepping into several postcards of our city by the bay. You can spot Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marin headlands and the tip of the Transamerica building from the center of the pier. With more than 110 stores, 11 full service restaurants with bay views and numerous fun-filled attractions including arcades, aquari
Shopping
Appropriately located in the heart of San Francisco – Home to all of the major brands and flagships stores.
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Union Square
333 Post StAppropriately located in the heart of San Francisco – Home to all of the major brands and flagships stores.
Boutique clothing, jewelry and antique stores - perfect for window shopping.
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Union Street
Union StreetBoutique clothing, jewelry and antique stores - perfect for window shopping.
Large mall with over 130 stores under one roof. 3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Stonestown Galleria
3251 20th AveLarge mall with over 130 stores under one roof. 3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Westfield San Francisco Centre - 9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium. 865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StWestfield San Francisco Centre - 9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium. 865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Getting Around
Laguna Honda Blvd/Forest Hill Sta station
Only a few block away from my home.