San Francisco Travel Guide
Explore the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, and vibrant neighborhoods of the City by the Bay.
Welcome to San Francisco
San Francisco is a hilly city on the tip of a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. It's known for its year-round fog, iconic Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and colorful Victorian houses. The Ferry Building Marketplace and Fisherman's Wharf are waterfront highlights, while Alcatraz Island holds a former maximum-security prison. The city's diverse neighborhoods offer everything from Chinatown's bustling streets to the Mission's vibrant murals and trendy cafes.
Iconic Attractions & Experiences
Golden Gate Bridge
World-famous 1.7-mile suspension bridge with stunning views
Alcatraz Island
Infamous federal prison turned museum with audio tours
Pier 39
Waterfront marketplace with sea lions and entertainment
Fisherman's Wharf
Historic waterfront with seafood restaurants and attractions
Cable Cars
Historic moving National Historic Landmarks
Golden Gate Park
1,017-acre urban park with gardens and museums
Chinatown
Oldest and largest Chinatown outside Asia
California Academy of Sciences
Natural history museum with aquarium and planetarium
Exploratorium
Interactive science museum at Pier 15
Lombard Street
Famous crooked street with eight hairpin turns
Coit Tower
Art Deco tower with 360-degree city views
Palace of Fine Arts
Stunning Greco-Roman style architecture and lagoon
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Contemporary art museum with 33,000+ works
Twin Peaks
Summit viewpoint with panoramic city vistas
de Young Museum
Fine arts museum with American art collections
San Francisco Gallery
Hiking Near San Francisco
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Lands End Trail
Mount Tamalpais
Tennessee Valley
Battery Spencer
Famous Neighborhoods
Fisherman's Wharf
Waterfront district with seafood and attractions
Golden Gate Park
Urban park with museums and gardens
Chinatown
Historic Asian neighborhood with culture
Mission District
Vibrant arts and food scene