Best Things To Do in San Francisco, California

  1. Maritime Museum

    Library, Museum

    This is a big attraction - visitor center, a maritime museum in a historical bath-house, library/research facility, and a whole fleet of impressive historic ships await you. The Visitor Centre is the quickest stop and should be your first. It’s exhibits tell the fascinating story of San Francisco’s rich maritime heritage. Then, move along the Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building, which h...Read more
  2. Pier 7

    Outdoors, Pier, Fishing

    This fishing pier is one of the coolest hangouts in the city. There’s been a pier here since the early 20th century, but the one you see today was built in 1990. The charm of the ornamental railing, timber deck, lights and wooden benches seems accidental. It’s not. The Pier’s entire purpose was to create an open recreation space in a historic spot, but one that wouldn’t ...Read more
  3. Old Saint Mary's Cathedral

    4.6 (106 Votes)
    Old Saint Mary's Cathedral

    Religious Site, Cathedral

    Built in 1854 to expressly serve as San Francisco’s cathedral, this Roman Catholic church was destroyed by the fires in the wake of the 1906 Earthquake. Rebuilt in 1909, the parish church has now become something of a major landmark. The clock face is famous, for it admonishes the men of the 1850s against visiting the local brothels with the words: "Son, Observe the Time and Fly from Evil".
  4. Greenwich Steps

    4.7 (94 Votes)
    Greenwich Steps

    Outdoors, Walking Area

    The best way to take the steps seems to be from the top, from near the Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill. The pretty brick steps will take you down and through a lush green corridor to Montgomery Street. Nearby is the iconic Julius Castle restaurant. Cross Montgomery and look for the continuation of the steps. This part of the descent is wilder, overgrown with flowers, ferns and vines. At the bottom...Read more
  5. Panhandle At Golden Gate Park

    Park, Entertainment, Picnic Spot, Court

    This long and narrow picnicking park between Fell and Oak Streets was of great importance to the founding of the Golden Gate Park. Before the park was actually built, the Panhandle was used to test whether the Golden Gate Park COULD be built. In the 1850s, the land here comprised of unusable sand dunes, and William Hammond Hall used the Panhandle to identify vegetation that could be used to rec...Read more
  6. Warfield Theater

    4.4 (24 Votes)
    Warfield Theater

    Entertainment, Performance, Theatre

    San Francisco’s theatrical history received a major fillip from this theatre. In the 1920s, it was the premier vaudeville performance centre. Later, it gained greater prominence as a music venue, especially rock music. It has hosted legends such as Al Jolson, Louis Armstrong, Bob Dylan, Greatful Dead, Guns n’ Roses, and Charlie Chaplin. The main reason for the theatres popularity i...Read more
  7. American Conservatory Theater

    Entertainment, Performance, Theatre

    Producing and hosting excellent classical and contemporary theatre, this non-profit organisation is very important to San Francisco’s cultural legacy. It opened in 1965 with a stunning 40 weeks worth of performances (27 productions in all) in the first season. It has since also become a renowned acting school. It’s MFA programme has produced silver screen legends such asDenzel Washi...Read more
  8. Museum Of The African Diaspora

    Museum, Architecture

    The migration of the African peoples have had an incredibly important affect on history, now just now, but from when humanity first wandered out of the African Savannahs. This fantastic museum explores the far reaching influence of these ancient and modern travels. Beautifully integrated architecture, exhibit design and related artefacts lead to visitors faced with a powerful question: ‘W...Read more
  9. Noe Valley

    Walking Area, Neighborhoods , Nightlife

    San Francisco neighbourhoods seem to share a career ladder of sorts – they start out as working-class residential areas, and then become progressively gentrified over the years, gaining attractions and charisma. Noe Valley, first properly developed after the 1906 earthquake, is now famous for its many pretty Edwardian and Victorian style homes from that time. It’s one of the most ex...Read more
  10. Angel Island Immigration Station

    Museum, Station

    Angel Island was to USA’s west coast what Ellis Island was to the east coast. It received many waves of immigrants from across the Pacific Ocean 1910 – 1940. Later scheduled for demolition, the discovery of about 200 Chinese poems carved into the walls of detention barracks here led to an interest in preserving this important heritage. Today, the museum recounts the adventures and t...Read more
  11. Hayes Valley

    Walking Area, Neighborhoods

    Not too long ago, in the 1980s, this area would have been a contender for one of the seediest districts of San Francisco. Not anymore. Since the 1989 earthquake, Hayes Valley has undergone a dramatic facelift. The crack-houses have been replaced with high-end boutiques, art galleries, and some terrific eateries. Joints worth checking out include: Octavia’s Haze Gallery Polanco Cafe Corba...Read more
  12. Heart Of The City Farmers' Market

    Market

    Opened in 1981, this non-profit market brings the goods of small local producers to inner San Francisco. Operated on a very tight budget, the market aims to promote healthy living and sustain local producers at the same time. The ambience at the market is warm and friendly. The producers think of themselves and each other as a large family. The produce tends to be excellent and cheap, especiall...Read more
  13. Sfo Aviation Museum

    4.3 (227 Votes)
    Sfo Aviation Museum

    Art Museum, Specialty Museum

    Inbound visitors to the San Francisco International Airport are often surprised to find a museum there. Founded in 1980, the museum hosts ever changing exhibits. These cover topic such as innovation, San Francisco history, robots, collections from the Asian Art Museum, ceramics. it’s quite random. These exhibits are located throughout the airport and can be seen all around the clock. Ther...Read more
  14. Gump's

    4.4 (44 Votes)
    Gump's

    Arts And Crafts, Souvenir Shop

    In 1861, Solomon and Gustav Gump started their mirror and frame shop at this spot. With fine taste and savvy purchases, they and their heirs gave birth to one of San Francisco’s coolest and most exotic retail outlets. They sell art and design products, mostly Oriental, with an emphasis on jewellery, gemstones and pearls. They’ve also branched out into stylish apparel, fine furniture...Read more
  15. Candy Baron

    4.2 (73 Votes)
    Candy Baron

    Specialty Shop

    You walk into this store, and you inner adolescent will want to play. There are literal barrels of candy everywhere. The main treat here are the 66 varieties of the Salt Water Taffy, of which the store claims to have soldone million pounds. On top of that there’s candy from every imaginable corner of the world. The layout is super-nostalgic and old school. You may not have a liquorice add...Read more
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    • Haas-Lilienthal House, Cable Car Museum, Japantown Peace Plaza, and PIER 39 are a few of the attractions near Prime Rib restaurant in San Francisco. 

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