San Francisco is a coastal city defined by its steep, fog-prone hills and Victorian architecture, with the Golden Gate Bridge serving as a prominent landmark connecting it to Marin County. Visitors encounter a mix of historic neighborhoods like Chinatown and the Ferry Building alongside modern venues such as Oracle Park and the expansive green spaces of Golden Gate Park.
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Tilden Park Steam Train at the Redwood Valley Railway
4.91,938 reviews
Landmark
This miniature railway with real steam locomotives offers 12-minute rides along a wooded ridge.
2481 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Orinda, CA 94563, USA
Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
“Hands down the best deal in the bay area for family fun. $5 a ride is amazing and free parking. Very fun for the whole family. All the locomotives are hand made on site. Celebrating 74 years this year. Highly recommend …”
Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
Golden Gate Brg, San Francisco, CA, USA
“The only thing I didnt like it trying to find parking to get on the bridge and stuff we drove on the bridge three different times just to find parking to decided to just pull over and take a picture of the side view of t…”
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.
Oakland, CA, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
“This is a beautiful place its wheelchair accessible which is just a plus overall, I enjoy seeing that. They have alot of parking but it gets packed quick. There was a wedding on the day we went so you can reserve some pl…”
Gondola access to an urban rooftop garden with trees, flowers & play equipment, plus a cafe terrace.
425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
“This is amazing park! Gondola, people doing exercise, jungle gym, a lot of trees, surrounding by even taller building really amazing view if you look down from the top, really nice place. People are friendly. Its one of …”
The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Golden Gate Park is an amazing place to spend a few hours while visiting San Francisco. The park is huge, beautifully maintained, and filled with scenic walking paths, gardens, lakes, and open green spaces. No mat…”
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
“Hands down the best museum we’ve ever been to!
We had an absolute blast here with our 2 kids. It’s huge, completely interactive, and honestly just as fun for the adults as it is for the kids.
We went early right when it…”
Home to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.
24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
“I experienced my first Major League Baseball game here.
The entire stadium was very clean and tidy, and the seating arrangement was very clear. It was quite easy to find my seat in the huge stadium.
This stadium is one o…”
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
Dolores St &, 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“Dolores Park is a tour de force of everything that San Francisco is. It’s an amalgamation of different cultures, walks of life, and styles from all over the world uniting to enjoy the San Francisco sunshine. Even befor…”
Science center at the University of California, Berkeley, with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.
1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
“It's a great place for kids to learn about science.
It seems like play time for a child, but it's actually very educational.
There's an incredible view of the Bay area with outdoor activities.
Inside there are multipl…”
Bustling waterfront area with seafood restaurants, shopping, an aquarium, sea lions & ferry tours.
505 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
“Fisherman’s Wharf offers an outstanding experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the energy and atmosphere of San Francisco’s waterfront. The area feels completely different during the day and at night, wit…”
Visitors line up for the Alcatraz ferry tour at this waterfront pier with souvenir shops & fare.
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
“We went on a late afternoon Alcatraz tour late May. It’s super windy on board. We put on thick jackets. The boat ride is shorter than expected. The view is amazing. We were busy taking photos and the next minute we’ve ar…”
Coit Tower
4.615,956 reviews
Landmark
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
“Coit Tower is a fantastic place to visit and offers some of the best panoramic views of San Francisco and the bay. The scenery from the top is absolutely breathtaking, and the historic tower itself is well worth explorin…”
“Amazing place!
I'd definitely come back to this pier because it has everything that you don't even know you need... from coffee shops to restaurants and amazing views to the Alcatraz island and the golden gate bridge!
Th…”
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space.
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“The Ferry Building is a fantastic place to visit in San Francisco. The architecture is beautiful, the waterfront views are incredible, and there’s an excellent variety of local food, coffee, and specialty shops. It’s a g…”
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.
55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
“Definitely worth the admission price. We paid around $49 per person, and it was absolutely worth it. We spent several hours here and never got bored. There’s so much to see under one roof—from the impressive aquarium and…”
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
“This was my first time ever at this particular art museum, and goodness, didn't make a great first impression!!
My husband wanted to come check out the KAWS Exhibit, and I thought he knew more about him, but apparently …”
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more.
10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
“Great hands on center. Very kid friendly. Very STEM. Build your own paper rocket and fly it with lots of docent help available. Real rockets, space craft, space suits, telescopes, planetarium shows, moon rock, and mail …”
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
“Be sure to stroll around this entire area, just a few blocks away. There are many other beautiful houses around these houses, and the entire area is adorned with beautiful architecture. Take a walk around the area, and y…”
The Midway
4.42,299 reviews
Museum
900 Marin St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA
“I really like the midway venue. I've seen Griz and Deadmau5 there on separate occasions. It's nice that they have multiple bars so waiting for a drink doesn't take too long. They also have a decent amount of restrooms so…”
Airport serving Northern California & offering direct rail service to San Francisco.
San Francisco, CA 94128, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
“Nice airport with wifi working till the rental car center. the air train blue line seamlessly connects the international terminal to the rental car center running continuously in a loop and its driverless. the lounges ar…”
Iconic area with the largest assembly of Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events outside of Asia.
855 Stockton St # B, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
“This just be the cleanest Chinatown ever. If you ever been to NYC or Philadelphia one haha. Seriously though, lantern everywhere you see. A little bit more touristy. But many Chinese people everywhere, many dim sum place…”
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