San Francisco guide
Things to do in San Francisco
Things to do in San Francisco: start with Alcatraz Island, Asian Art Museum, and California Academy of Sciences. Use the 246 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
246 places
Places to start with
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Alcatraz Island
A legendary island fortress in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz evolved from a military garrison and maximum-security federal penitent…
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Asian Art Museum
A world-leading institution dedicated to Asian and Asian American art, housing a massive collection of over 20,000 artworks spann…
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California Academy of Sciences
A world-class natural history museum, aquarium, and planetarium all under one roof in the heart of Golden Gate Park.
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Coit Tower
A slender white concrete column atop Telegraph Hill, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline and bay.
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Crissy Field
A stunning waterfront park on San Francisco's northern shore, transformed from a former U.S. Army airfield into a public recreati…
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Exploratorium
A world-renowned public learning laboratory blending science, art, and human perception through hundreds of interactive, hands-on…
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Ferry Building Marketplace
An iconic 1898 landmark and gateway to San Francisco, this historic terminal blends a bustling food hall with active ferry servic…
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Golden Gate Bridge
An iconic suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait, connecting San Francisco to Marin County and serving as a world-reno…
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Golden Gate Park
An iconic 1,017-acre urban oasis in San Francisco, transformed from windblown sand dunes into a lush landscape of lakes, meadows,…
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Great American Music Hall
A historic San Francisco concert hall on O'Farrell Street, renowned for its ornate architectural details and a diverse history of…
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Lands End Trail
Explore San Francisco's northwestern corner on the Lands End Coastal Trail, where rugged cliffs, cypress forests, and the ruins o…
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Legion of Honor
An iconic art museum in Lincoln Park, formally known as the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, dedicated as a memorial to…
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Lombard Street
Known as the Crookedest Street in the World, this iconic San Francisco landmark features eight sharp hairpin turns and lush green…
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Mission Dolores Park
A vibrant 16-acre urban oasis in the Mission District, famous for its stunning city skyline views, diverse crowds and a poignant…
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Palace of Fine Arts
A monumental Romanesque landmark in the Marina District, this stunning structure is the sole surviving building on its original s…
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Pier 39 Sea Lions
Experience the chaotic charm of San Francisco's most famous 'Sea-Lebrities.' These playful California sea lions lounge on the flo…
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SFJAZZ Center
Located at 201 Franklin Street, the SFJAZZ Center is a premier global destination for jazz, hosting hundreds of performances by l…
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
A premier destination for modern and contemporary art, SFMOMA is one of the largest museums of its kind in the United States, boa…
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The Fillmore
A legendary San Francisco concert hall and cultural landmark, The Fillmore served as the epicenter of the 1960s psychedelic music…
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Twin Peaks
Ascend to the geographic center of San Francisco for breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the city skyline, the bay, and th…
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de Young Museum
A premier fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park, featuring a striking modern building by Herzog & de Meuron and a copper-clad obse…
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Bison Paddock
A historic urban sanctuary for North America's largest land mammal, featuring a small herd of bison that has been a beloved San F…
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Bottom of the Hill
A legendary indie rock hub in Potrero Hill, known for hosting original live music seven nights a week and praised by Rolling Ston…
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Cable Car Museum
A free, immersive dive into the mechanics of San Francisco's iconic transit system, housed in a historic powerhouse and barn wher…
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