San Francisco, California Vacation Attractions
San Francisco. There’s no other city like it in the United States of America. With its cultural diversity, endless things to do and see and stunning location, you’ll find yourself falling in love with this city.
San Francisco’s Main Attractions
- 49 Mile Scenic Drive – A drive that takes you through some of the most notable sights and neighbourhoods.
- Alcatraz – The Island of Alcatraz is home to a bird sanctuary and one of the world’s most known prisons. Tours of the prison and cruises around the island are available.
- Bay Cruise – Bay cruises will take you underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and around the Island of Alcatraz.
- Cable Car Ride – Ride one of the cable cars that have become synonymous with San Francisco.
- Chinatown – Sights, sounds and smells make this busy attraction unique. Dining in Chinatown includes Cantonese, Hakka, Hunan, Shanghainese, Szechuan, Taiwanese and Vietnamese.
- Coit Tower – The Coit Memorial Tower, erected in 1933, is a must see!
- Fisherman’s Wharf – San Francisco’s most popular destination.
- Ghirardelli Square – Shopping, dining, galleries and chocolate!
- Golden Gate Bridge/Vista Point – A popular destination for photographs.
- Golden Gate Park and Museums – A lot to see and do, including museums and a Japanese tea garden.
- Haas-Lilienthal House – As featured on A&E’s “America’s Castles”. Open as a museum.
- Haight Street (Haight/Ashbury) – The historic hippie mecca.
- Japantown – Shopping, Dining and spas.
- Levi’s Plaza and Levi’s Jeans History Wall – Levi’s Headquarters.
- Lombard Street at Hyde “Crookedest Street”
- Mission Dolores – The oldest landmark in San Francisco.
- Museum of Modern Art
- Nob Hill – A very wealthy neighbourhood.
- North Beach – Home to the beat generation, also known as Little Italy. Incredible food!
- Ocean Beach – The city’s largest beach. The city’s largest beach. Enjoy the warm California sun!
- Palace of Fine Arts – a Museum.
- Pier 39 – Entertainment, shopping, dining, cruises and tours.
- Postcard Row/Alamo Square – Come have tea in one of the painted ladies as a guest of Golden Bear Accommodations.
- Sausalito/Tiburon – Two small communites outside San Francisco.
- San Francisco Maritime Park/Hyde Street Pier – Come see historic sea vessels including stunning tall ships and a submarine!
- Transamerica Pyramid – The tall pyramid that makes the San Francisco skyline unique.
- Twin Peaks – Great photo opportunities.
- Union Square – Shopping and cultural center.
- Yerba Buena Gardens – Gardens, museums and the Moscone Convention Center.