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San Francisco: Travel Guide
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items Welcome to my San Francisco Travel Guide! This curated guide is your ultimate resource for exploring the best of San Francisco. Inside, you'll find essential information on iconic attractions, world-class museums, outdoor activities, and top dining s...
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Must-visit attractions
Things to do: Museums
Things to do: Parks & Outdoors
Must eat restaurants
Must-visit attractions
San Francisco is packed with iconic landmarks that are an absolute must for any traveler.
The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic landmark of San Francisco, offering stunning views and excellent photo opportunities. Don’t miss the viewpoints at Battery Spencer, Hawk Hill, FortPoint, and Golden Gate Overlook for spectacular photos.
Golden Gate Bridge
Alcatraz Island, the site of a famous former prison, is accessible via ferry tours and provides a unique historical experience. The guided tours offer fascinating insights into the island's past and its notorious inmates.
Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service)
The Palace of Fine Arts, originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, is a stunning architectural landmark. Its serene lagoon and grand rotunda make it a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll and photography.
Palace of Fine Arts
Fisherman’s Wharf is a popular tourist area featuring a variety of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like Pier 39. It's a lively spot where you can watch street performers, visit museums, and see sea lions basking on the docks.
Fisherman's Wharf
Lombard Street is renowned for its steep, crooked section, which features tight hairpin turns and beautiful landscaping. It's a must-see attraction, often referred to as the "crookedest street in the world." The best way to experience it is by walkin...
Lombard Street
The Ferry Building on the Embarcadero is a historic landmark with an iconic clock tower. It hosts a bustling marketplace with gourmet food, local artisans, and farmers' markets. Enjoy delicious eats and Bay Bridge views. A must-visit for history, foo...
Ferry Building Marketplace: Home
Coit Tower, perched atop Telegraph Hill, provides panoramic views of the city, downtown of San Francisco, and the bay. The tower’s interior is adorned with murals depicting San Francisco's history.
Coit Tower
The Painted Ladies are a row of colorful Victorian houses located at Alamo Square Park. This iconic backdrop, often featured in movies and TV shows, offers a picturesque view of the city’s skyline.
The Painted Ladies
San Francisco's Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, rich in vibrant culture and delicious cuisine. Strolling through its bustling streets, you can explore traditional markets, herbal shops, and enjoy authentic Chinese food. Don’t miss...
Chinatown
Ghirardelli Square, a historic landmark near Fisherman’s Wharf, is famed for its chocolate factory and shops. Enjoy gourmet chocolate, dining, and unique boutiques in this charming waterfront setting. A delightful stop for all visitors.
Ghirardelli Square
Things to do: Museums
San Francisco’s museums are as diverse as the city itself, offering something for every kind of explorer.
SFMOMA boasts an extensive collection of modern and contemporary art. Highlights include works by Pollock, Warhol, and Matisse. The museum features rotating exhibits, a sculpture garden, and panoramic city views from its upper floors. A must-visit fo...
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
The California Academy of Sciences features an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum. Highlights include the Steinhart Aquarium, Morrison Planetarium, Rainforest Dome, living roof, and Tusher African Hall with penguins.
California Academy of Sciences
The Exploratorium at Pier 15 is a hands-on museum with interactive science and art exhibits for all ages. Highlights include the Tactile Dome, the Color of Water, and the Giant Mirror.
Exploratorium
The Asian Art Museum in the Civic Center boasts an extensive collection of Asian art, from ancient sculptures to contemporary works. Its diverse exhibits span thousands of years and various cultures.
Asian Art Museum
The de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park features American art from the 17th to 21st centuries. Highlights include the Hamon Tower observation deck (Free) with stunning city views, special exhibitions, and an outdoor sculpture garden.
de Young Museum
The Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park is a fine arts museum with a collection spanning 4,000 years. It features European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts by Monet, Rembrandt, and Rodin.
Legion of Honor
Things to do: Parks & Outdoors
Embrace the outdoors and enjoy San Francisco’s beautiful parks and natural spaces.
Golden Gate Park offers a wide range of activities, including gardens, parks, museums, and recreational areas for picnics and sports.
Golden Gate Park
In the Mission District, Dolores Park is popular for picnics, sunbathing, and city views. It features tennis courts, a playground, and open green spaces.
Mission Dolores Park
The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park features koi ponds, serene landscapes, and traditional tea ceremonies, offering a peaceful retreat.
Japanese Tea Garden
Twin Peaks is one of San Francisco’s most iconic viewpoints, with panoramic 360-degree views of the city and the Bay Area.
Twin Peaks
Lands End Lookout offers stunning ocean views, scenic trails, and historic ruins, perfect for hiking and photography.
Lands End Lookout
A Victorian-era greenhouse featuring rare and exotic plants. It’s a serene spot with tropical exhibits and a butterfly garden.
Conservatory of Flowers
The SF Botanical Garden showcases diverse plant collections from around the world, providing a tranquil escape with themed gardens and walking paths.
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Baker Beach offers stunning Golden Gate Bridge views and is ideal for sunbathing and picnicking.
Baker Beach
Marshall's Beach offers stunning Golden Gate Bridge views and a quiet spot for sunbathing and coastal hiking.
Marshall's Beach
Must eat restaurants
San Francisco’s food scene is as vibrant as its neighborhoods. This section features the must-eat spots in the city!
Their Cioppino is the BEST.
Sotto Mare
One of the best mission-style burritos in the city.
La Taqueria
Famous for their dimsum.
Dragon Beaux
My favorite ramen in the city.
MARUFUKU RAMEN
the best CROISSANT ever.
Arsicault Bakery
must eat pizza in town.
Tony's Pizza Napoletana – Tony Gemignani – San Francisco, CA ...
also my recommendation for Italian cuisine.
Cioppino's
the best ITALIAN cuisine in the city.
Cotogna
I love this bakery.
Tartine Bakery
classic seafood experience.
Swan Oyster Depot
Perfect for romantic dinner
Foreign Cinema
If you LOVE udon, you have to try this one.
Udon Mugizo