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San Fran
Pier 39 is one of San Fran.

1. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 388 tips and reviews
Alcatraz Island is one of San Fran.

2. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews
Fisherman's Wharf is one of San Fran.

3. Fisherman's Wharf

2801 Leavenworth St (at Bay St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 337 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Fran.

4. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 813 tips and reviews
Coit Tower is one of San Fran.

5. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 327 tips and reviews
Lombard Street is one of San Fran.

6. Lombard Street

8.7
Lombard St (btwn Hyde & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Road · Russian Hill · 310 tips and reviews
Apple Chestnut Street is one of San Fran.

7. Apple Chestnut Street

8.2
2125 Chestnut St (btwn Pierce St & Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Electronics Store · Marina District · 56 tips and reviews
Ferry Building Marketplace is one of San Fran.

8. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of San Fran.

9. Chinatown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 134 tips and reviews
Chinatown Gate is one of San Fran.

10. Chinatown Gate

8.0
500 Bush St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Chinatown · 70 tips and reviews
Union Square is one of San Fran.

11. Union Square

8.5
333 Post St (btwn Powell & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 433 tips and reviews
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of San Fran.

12. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

7.4
N McDonnell Rd (at Link Rd), San Francisco, CA
International Airport · 3584 tips and reviews
Giant Robot is one of San Fran.

13. Giant Robot

618 Shrader St (at Haight St), San Francisco, CA
Toy Store · Haight Ashbury · 3 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Park is one of San Fran.

14. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews
The Cheesecake Factory is one of San Fran.

15. The Cheesecake Factory

8.4
251 Geary St Fl 8 (btwn Powell St & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 457 tips and reviews
California Academy of Sciences is one of San Fran.

16. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Square is one of San Fran.

17. Ghirardelli Square

8.7
900 N Point St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Plaza · 256 tips and reviews
Alamo Square is one of San Fran.

18. Alamo Square

9.3
Steiner St (btwn Fulton & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Park · 168 tips and reviews
Twin Peaks Summit is one of San Fran.

19. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 275 tips and reviews
Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall is one of San Fran.

20. Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall

8.7
160 Jefferson St. (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Fishermans Wharf · 443 tips and reviews
Beretta is one of San Fran.

21. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews
Ike’s Place is one of San Fran.

22. Ike’s Place

3489 16th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission Dolores · 251 tips and reviews
Starbelly is one of San Fran.

23. Starbelly

8.8
3583 16th St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 288 tips and reviews
The Creamery is one of San Fran.

24. The Creamery

685 4th St (at Townsend St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 211 tips and reviews

25. Perbacco

8.3
230 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 133 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mature and stylish, Perbacco has quickly established itself as one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Owner Umberto Gibin is a presence in the front of house. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Swan Oyster Depot is one of San Fran.

26. Swan Oyster Depot

8.4
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews

27. Dosa

1700 Fillmore St (at Post St.), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Japantown · 207 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Many favor the original Valencia location, and perhaps rightly so, but the bigger, shinier version has the same menu favorites and then some. It's beginning to hit its stride too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

28. Aziza

8.2
5800 Geary Blvd (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 106 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mourad Lahlou is a chef that should/will soon be on the national radar. His Cal-Moroccan cuisine is only getting better with three-star chef Louis Maldonado aboard. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana is one of San Fran.

29. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana

9.2
1570 Stockton St (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 465 tips and reviews

30. Lers Ros Thai

8.7
730 Larkin St (btwn Ellis & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Tenderloin · 280 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure Lers Ros is the only authentic Thai restaurant with rabbit, frog and venison on its regular menu, but even the pad Thai rivals the best you'll find anywhere in Thailand. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

31. Outerlands

8.7
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The bread, made in the Tartine style, is worth the trip alone, but don't overlook chef Brett Cooper's phenomenal soups or his inspired use of farm fresh produce. [Eater 38 Member]

32. King of Noodles

8.3
1639 Irving St (at 18th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 85 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Their wontons and noodles are made fresh, in-house. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

33. Mission Chinese Food

8.2
2234 Mission St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Mission District · 314 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Serving classic Chinese recipes and some of Chef Danny’s own creations. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

34. Gyro King

7.7
25 Grove St (Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Civic Center · 38 tips and reviews

Geordie E.Geordie E.: The Bubul Yuvsasi are addicting. Ask for hot sauce on the side for the boreks.

35. Southeast Side Vista Point

7.7
Golden Gate Bridge (Hwy 101), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Presidio National Park · 24 tips and reviews

Seth R.Seth Rosenthal: Don't jump!

36. Japanese Tea Garden

8.6
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Garden · 189 tips and reviews

San Francisco City GuidesSan Francisco City Guides: Starting place for the SF City Guides: Japanese Tea Garden and Japanese Tea Garden and Strawberry Hill Tours

Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden is one of San Fran.

37. Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden

7.8
John F Kennedy Drive (47th Avenue), San Francisco, CA
Garden · Golden Gate Park · 9 tips and reviews

Jessica S.Jessica Santascoy: accessible, warm, green, windmill

38. Playland Revisited

794 La Playa St. (at Cabrillo St.), San Francisco, CA
Sculpture Garden · Outer Richmond · 2 tips and reviews

kc! B.kc! Bradshaw: Learn a little SF history by finding five 10' perforated stainless steel sculptures featuring imagery and text history of the site where Playland Amusement Park once existed.

39. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Chef or not, one of the most beautiful sights to behold. From the views of the bay to all the amazing local products. A seratonin rush for any foodie. Say hello to my favorite farms, Tory Farms and Ha

40. Ocean Beach

9.4
Point Lobos Ave (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Outer Sunset · 267 tips and reviews

Micah M.Micah Monserrat: Hang out at Ocean Beach and watch the sun set on a clear day.

41. Japantown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 62 tips and reviews

Stephy Y.Stephy Yu: Make sure you stop by the dollar stores. Many good finds there!

42. Yerba Buena Gardens

9.2
745 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · SoMa · 153 tips and reviews

ConciergeQConciergeQ: What is your favorite sound or noise in San Francisco? Samovar Yerba Buena Gardens: "The sound of the wind and the church in Yerba Buena Gardens." Read more.

43. Vista Point

9.4
Golden Gate Bridge (Hwy. 101), Sausalito, CA
Scenic Lookout · 128 tips and reviews

Cindy Y.Cindy Y: Fantastic view of the bridge.

44. Sea Lions

9.1
Pier 39's West Marina (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Zoo Exhibit · Fishermans Wharf · 201 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason Kusner: famous place to watch sea lions, there are tons of them

45. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace

8.5
900 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · 296 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Ghiradelli Square hosts a huge Chocolate Festival every September. Learn how to make chocolate or join a sundae-eating contest!Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

46. Aquarium of the Bay

6.9
Pier 39 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Aquarium · Fishermans Wharf · 104 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Let's talk numbers: The 65,000 square foot facility features 300 feet of crystal clear acrylic tunnels holding over 700,000 gallons of filtered bay water home to over 20,000 aquatic animals.

47. Muir Woods National Monument

9.1
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA
National Park · 244 tips and reviews

National Wildlife FederationNational Wildlife Federation: Be on the lookout for the Steller's Jay and explore the beautiful Redwoods. Read more.

48. "Full House" House

7.3
1709 Broderick St (btwn Pine & Bush), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Lower Pacific Heights · 9 tips and reviews

Erik H.Erik Hom: Uncle Jessie?

49. Robin Williams' House

540 El Camino del Mar, San Francisco, CA
Arts and Entertainment · 3 tips and reviews

Blixa S.Blixa Skoreiko: Robin Williams has Dish Network!!!!

50. Seward Street Slides

7.4
Seward St (at Douglass), San Francisco, CA
Playground · Eureka Valley · 38 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Don't forget the cardboard box!

51. In-N-Out Burger

8.2
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews

Reserve123.comReserve123.com: Eat seafood from a street vendor. It is a right of passage for all visiting tourists.

52. Treasure Island

8.0
(at California Ave), San Francisco, CA
Island · 87 tips and reviews

K D.K Dawg: Go to treasure island on a clear night. Some of the best city views and at sea level. Beautiful.

Herbivore is one of San Fran.

53. Herbivore

2451 Shattuck Ave (at Haste St), Berkeley, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 42 tips and reviews

54. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews

Kelly S.Kelly Strodl: Wanna get a tan, ironically the beach is not your place to do it. Go to Dolores to sit back, enjoy libations, people watch and enjoy the warmest weather in the city. Just watch out for the pizza dough Read more.

Foursquare SF is one of San Fran.

55. Foursquare SF

363 Clementina St (btwn 4th & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Tech Startup · SoMa · 86 tips and reviews
Zazie is one of San Fran.

56. Zazie

9.0
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 359 tips and reviews

57. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 275 tips and reviews

Siobhan Q.Siobhan Quinn: Take a nice walk up here. Great views!

58. Alta Plaza Park

9.4
2700 Clay St (btwn Scott & Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Pacific Heights · 61 tips and reviews

San Francisco City GuidesSan Francisco City Guides: Starting place for the SF City Guides: Pacific Heights Tour

Zuni Café is one of San Fran.

59. Zuni Café

8.7
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews
North Beach is one of San Fran.

60. North Beach

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 38 tips and reviews
Tartine Bakery is one of San Fran.

61. Tartine Bakery

9.1
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews
Slanted Door is one of San Fran.

62. Slanted Door

8.3
1 Ferry Building #3 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Financial District · 451 tips and reviews
Brenda's French Soul Food is one of San Fran.

63. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.8
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews
The Panhandle is one of San Fran.

64. The Panhandle

9.1
Fell & Oak St (btwn Baker & Stanyan St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Panhandle · 51 tips and reviews
Lotta's Fountain is one of San Fran.

65. Lotta's Fountain

7.5
698 Market St. (at Kearny St.), San Francisco, CA
Fountain · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 3 tips and reviews
Chestnut St. Steps is one of San Fran.

66. Chestnut St. Steps

8.4
Culebra Terrace (Chestnut St.), San Francisco, CA
Plaza · Russian Hill · 3 tips and reviews
San Francisco Centre is one of San Fran.

67. San Francisco Centre

7.5
865 Market St (btwn 4th & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Mall · SoMa · 225 tips and reviews
Redwood Room is one of San Fran.

68. Redwood Room

8.1
495 Geary St (at Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 93 tips and reviews
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas is one of San Fran.

69. Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

1881 Post St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Japantown · 242 tips and reviews