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San Francisco · Jul 25–Aug 21

27 low-key moves in San Francisco upcoming: Jul 25–Aug 21

A broader San Francisco planning window for Jul 25–Aug 21. Use it when this week is too narrow.

Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown

Asian Art Museum
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Asian Art Museum

18,000-year span of Asian art from ancient ceramics to video installations in Civic Center.

Local pickMuseums South of Market
Ina Coolbrith Park
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Ina Coolbrith Park

Hide on the hillside for a tiny terrace with some of the best bay-and-bridge views in the city.

Local pickParks and outdoors Russian Hill
Crissy Field
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Crissy Field

Flat grassy park with Golden Gate Bridge views, waterfront promenade, and calm bayfront perfect for walks, picnics, or kite flying.

Local pickParks and outdoors Presidio
Lands End Trail
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Lands End Trail

Windswept coastal trail with jaw-dropping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Sutro Baths ruins, and crashing Pacific waves.

Local pickParks and outdoors Golden Gate Park
Coit Tower
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Coit Tower

Climb for sweeping bay views and the mural-filled lobby locals still rate as worth the trip.

Local pickLandmarks North Beach
Alcatraz Island
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Alcatraz Island

A notorious island prison tour with eerie cells, killer views, and serious bucket-list status.

Local pickLandmarks Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Explore 7 immersive floors of cutting-edge art spanning photography, sculpture, and digital media in a stunning downtown landmark.

Local pickMuseums South of Market
Golden Gate Bridge
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Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco’s most iconic sight, best for that unbeatable orange-bridge photo and bay views.

Local pickLandmarks Presidio
Twin Peaks
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Twin Peaks

Go for the 360-degree panorama that shows the whole city, bay, and hills at once.

Local pickViewpoints Castro
Bison Paddock
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Bison Paddock

Watch a tiny herd of bison graze in the middle of the city’s biggest park.

Local pickParks and outdoors Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park
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Golden Gate Park

Massive 1,000-acre green heart with bison pastures, redwood groves, museums, lakes, and endless trails for every vibe.

Local pickParks and outdoors Haight-Ashbury
California Academy of Sciences
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California Academy of Sciences

Aquarium, planetarium, and rainforest under one roof make this a full-family anchor.

Local pickMuseums Golden Gate Park
Cable Car Museum
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Cable Car Museum

Watch massive giallo engines power the city’s historic cable cars from a free, high-ceilinged indoor gallery with live mechanical views.

Local pickMuseums South of Market
Ferry Building Marketplace
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Ferry Building Marketplace

Warm up with artisan chocolate, fresh oysters, and local coffee under one historic roof while browsing unique boutiques and food stalls.

Local pickLandmarks Embarcadero
Vesuvio Cafe
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Vesuvio Cafe

North Beach's legendary literary dive bar with a back patio, historic roots, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe.

Local pickBars and nightlife Chinatown
Palace of Fine Arts
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Palace of Fine Arts

A grand classical rotunda and lagoon that feel like SF’s most elegant movie set.

Local pickLandmarks Presidio
Kabuki Springs & Spa
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Kabuki Springs & Spa

Soak, steam, and reset in a Japantown bathhouse that locals still treat like a ritual.

Local pickSpa Wellness Alamo Square
The Coffee Movement
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The Coffee Movement

Mission District powerhouse where baristas execute flawless pour-overs and craft intense, nuanced espresso drinks.

Local pickFood and drink Mission District
Andytown Coffee Roasters
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Andytown Coffee Roasters

Sunset neighborhood gem famous for its buttery Snowy Plover and consistently excellent, locally-roasted coffee.

Local pickFood and drink Golden Gate Park
Zeitgeist
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Zeitgeist

Mission's sunny-yard beer bar with a lively patio, great for daytime drinks and watching the neighborhood roll by.

Local pickBars and nightlife Castro
Arsicault Bakery
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Arsicault Bakery

Flaky, buttery croissants that routinely make locals line up before dawn.

Local pickFood and drink Golden Gate Park
El Rio
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El Rio

Outdoor patio hangs turn into high-energy dance nights with a famously welcoming crowd.

Local pickBars and nightlife Mission District
The Wave Organ
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The Wave Organ

Hear the bay play the sculpture itself at one of SF’s weirdest and least-busy waterfront stops.

Local pickPublic art Golden Gate Park
Starlite
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Starlite

Drink skyline cocktails above Union Square in one of downtown’s best rooftop rooms.

Local pickBars and nightlife Union Square
Bamford Wellness Spa
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Bamford Wellness Spa

A holistic, nature-inspired sanctuary on the 8th floor of 1 Hotel SF offering organic treatments and serene CBD baths.

Local pickSpa Wellness Embarcadero
Spark Social SF
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Spark Social SF

Rotating food trucks, beer garden, and fire pits make this the easiest casual-eats crawl in town.

Local pickFood and drink South of Market
Pier 39 Sea Lions
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Pier 39 Sea Lions

Sea lions, a carousel, and easy waterfront wandering make this the classic kid win.

Local pickLandmarks North Beach

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