Randall Museum
A free, hands-on museum of science, nature, and the arts located in Corona Heights Park, offering interactive exhibits…
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Castro
San Francisco · Jul 31–Aug 2
43 family moves in San Francisco next weekend: Jul 31–Aug 2
A forward look at San Francisco for Jul 31–Aug 2: events and places that are useful to plan around early.
Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown
Asian Art Museum
18,000-year span of Asian art from ancient ceramics to video installations in Civic Center.
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South of Market
Ina Coolbrith Park
Hide on the hillside for a tiny terrace with some of the best bay-and-bridge views in the city.
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Russian Hill
The Buena Vista
Start with the drink that made San Francisco famous: the original Irish coffee.
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Russian Hill
Crissy Field
Flat grassy park with Golden Gate Bridge views, waterfront promenade, and calm bayfront perfect for walks, picnics, or kite flying.
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Presidio
Lands End Trail
Windswept coastal trail with jaw-dropping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Sutro Baths ruins, and crashing Pacific waves.
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Golden Gate Park
Alcatraz Island
A notorious island prison tour with eerie cells, killer views, and serious bucket-list status.
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Fisherman's Wharf
Vesuvio Cafe
North Beach's legendary literary dive bar with a back patio, historic roots, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe.
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Chinatown
Coit Tower
Climb for sweeping bay views and the mural-filled lobby locals still rate as worth the trip.
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North Beach
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.
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South of Market
Swan Oyster Depot
A tiny seafood counter where the counterman rhythm is part of the magic.
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Nob Hill
The Coffee Movement
Mission District powerhouse where baristas execute flawless pour-overs and craft intense, nuanced espresso drinks.
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Mission District
Andytown Coffee Roasters
Sunset neighborhood gem famous for its buttery Snowy Plover and consistently excellent, locally-roasted coffee.
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Golden Gate Park
Arsicault Bakery
Flaky, buttery croissants that routinely make locals line up before dawn.
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Golden Gate Park
Ferry Building Marketplace
Warm up with artisan chocolate, fresh oysters, and local coffee under one historic roof while browsing unique boutiques and food stalls.
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Embarcadero
Bison Paddock
Watch a tiny herd of bison graze in the middle of the city’s biggest park.
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Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park
Massive 1,000-acre green heart with bison pastures, redwood groves, museums, lakes, and endless trails for every vibe.
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Haight-Ashbury
El Farolito
Late-night Mission staple for huge, greasy tacos and the post-BART line everyone knows.
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Mission District
Madrone Art Bar
Divey cocktail bar with live entertainment by day and a packed dance floor by night, hard to define and totally unique.
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Alamo Square
Zeitgeist
Mission's sunny-yard beer bar with a lively patio, great for daytime drinks and watching the neighborhood roll by.
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Castro
The Saloon
Blues, jazz, and roots music every day in a no-frills North Beach time capsule.
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North Beach
Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco
The oldest Asian American arts organization in the United States, this community-based nonprofit provides a bridge betw…
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Chinatown
Starlite
Drink skyline cocktails above Union Square in one of downtown’s best rooftop rooms.
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Union Square
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Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco’s most iconic sight, best for that unbeatable orange-bridge photo and bay views.
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Presidio
Twin Peaks
Go for the 360-degree panorama that shows the whole city, bay, and hills at once.
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Castro
California Academy of Sciences
Aquarium, planetarium, and rainforest under one roof make this a full-family anchor.
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Golden Gate Park
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.
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South of Market
Spark Social SF
Rotating food trucks, beer garden, and fire pits make this the easiest casual-eats crawl in town.
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South of Market
Museum of Russian Culture
The largest Russian museum in the West, this hidden gem preserves the legacy of post-revolutionary emigrants through ra…
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Alamo Square
Legion of Honor
Neoclassic museum overlooking Lincoln Park with European masterpieces and Golden Gate Bridge views.
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Golden Gate Park
State Bird Provisions
Inventive small plates and the city’s signature fried quail, served dim-sum style.
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Alamo Square
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center
A free, family-friendly museum located in a historic Coast Guard station at the west end of Crissy Field, offering stun…
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Presidio
Palace of Fine Arts
A grand classical rotunda and lagoon that feel like SF’s most elegant movie set.
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Presidio
Bottom of the Hill
Rough-edged rock room where locals catch punk, indie, and up-and-comers nightly.
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South of Market
Great American Music Hall
See shows in one of the city’s most ornate old-school rooms, where the setting is as memorable as the set.
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South of Market
The Fillmore
The city’s most legendary rock room, where the walls still feel like concert history.
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Alamo Square
Bimbo's 365 Club
Old-school glamour, velvet booths, and a room that makes every show feel special.
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North Beach
The Midway
Large-scale club nights and touring DJs make this the city's most event-driven dance hub.
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South of Market
Pier 39 Sea Lions
Sea lions, a carousel, and easy waterfront wandering make this the classic kid win.
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North Beach
Kabuki Springs & Spa
Soak, steam, and reset in a Japantown bathhouse that locals still treat like a ritual.
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Alamo Square
The Wave Organ
Hear the bay play the sculpture itself at one of SF’s weirdest and least-busy waterfront stops.
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Golden Gate Park
Bamford Wellness Spa
A holistic, nature-inspired sanctuary on the 8th floor of 1 Hotel SF offering organic treatments and serene CBD baths.
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Embarcadero
Amoeba Music
The city’s legendary record dig: wall-to-wall vinyl, posters, and music-culture treasure hunting.
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Haight-Ashbury
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