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Coit Tower is one of sf - fun.

1. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 327 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Enjoy the views from the observation deck but don’t forget to check out the socialist-leaning WPA-era murals in the base of the tower as well. - Green Guide Editor

Mount Davidson Park is one of sf - fun.

2. Mount Davidson Park

8.9
Myra Way (at Dalewood Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · 22 tips and reviews

Gus L.Gus Luong: Find the hidden hill behind the cross. On a clear day you can see a pretty decent sunset.

The Wave Organ is one of sf - fun.

3. The Wave Organ

7.1
1 Yacht Rd (at Lyon St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Marina District · 25 tips and reviews

NymoNymo: Being here on a high tide is definitely a must-do, but even when it's not, it's an absolutely beautiful and relatively unknown spot to tourists and locals alike, especially on a nice clear day.

Lucasfilm Ltd is one of sf - fun.

4. Lucasfilm Ltd

1 Letterman Dr (at Dewitt Rd), San Francisco, CA
Office · Presidio National Park · 13 tips and reviews

Steven M.Steven Matarazzo: Although you need to know an employee to visit the exclusive and amazing gift shop, the public lobby w/ Boba Fett & Darth Vader statues and Yoda statue are awesome worth the visit!

Innovation Hangar is one of sf - fun.

5. Innovation Hangar

7.4
3601 Lyon St (at Palace Dr), San Francisco, CA
Event Space · Marina District · 6 tips and reviews

Karynn I.Karynn Ikeda: Cafe, exhibits, art, maker space. An eclectic but stimulating place for a date. Adventures abound!

Palace of Fine Arts is one of sf - fun.

6. Palace of Fine Arts

9.5
3301 Lyon St (btwn Bay & Jefferson St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Marina District · 206 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The Palace’s design is based on a Roman ruin. It was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, in honor of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the completion of the Panama Canal. Read more.

Presidio: Lombard Gate is one of sf - fun.

7. Presidio: Lombard Gate

Lombard St (at Lyon St), San Francisco, CA
Travel and Transportation · Presidio National Park · 2 tips and reviews

danzrrdanzrr: Don't miss the Yoda statue fountain on your way into the Presidio!

Lover's Lane is one of sf - fun.

8. Lover's Lane

8.4
Lovers Lane (Btw Presidio Blvd & MacArthur Ave), San Francisco, CA
Hiking Trail · Presidio National Park · 5 tips and reviews

__: If you're coming from the Presidio Blvd entrance by Pacific Blvd, Lover's Lane will be on your left. Down the paved lane, you will pass by a worn path on the right leading into The Wood Line art piece

One Bush Plaza is one of sf - fun.

9. One Bush Plaza

1 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
Plaza · Financial District · 1 tip
Crocker Galleria is one of sf - fun.

10. Crocker Galleria

6.4
50 Post St (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Mall · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 36 tips and reviews

glenn g.glenn goldman: Sunny day? The rooftop garden has benches and seclusion perfect for a mid-afternooon break

Yelp HQ is one of sf - fun.

11. Yelp HQ

140 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
Tech Startup · SoMa · 27 tips and reviews
Mission Community Market is one of sf - fun.

12. Mission Community Market

7.8
84 Bartlett St (btwn 21st and 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Mission District · 12 tips and reviews
Half Price Books is one of sf - fun.

13. Half Price Books

8.7
2036 Shattuck Ave (at Addison St), Berkeley, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Berkeley · 18 tips and reviews
Ambiance is one of sf - fun.

14. Ambiance

7.2
756 Irving St (9th Avenue), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Inner Sunset · 4 tips and reviews
Twin Peaks Summit is one of sf - fun.

15. Twin Peaks Summit

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

Kelly S.Kelly Strodl: Most complete & breathtaking view of the city, bridge to bridge. And almost every part of the city from one spot, all except the sunset, but you'd only see fog there anyways. Pano that ess.

Point Bonita Lighthouse is one of sf - fun.

16. Point Bonita Lighthouse

9.1
End of Field Rd (Marin Headlands), Sausalito, CA
Lighthouse · 31 tips and reviews

GestinaGestina: Long walk to the lighthouse but it's worth it! The view is spectacular!

17. Mori Point

9.3
Mori Point Rd, Pacifica, CA
Nature Preserve · 23 tips and reviews

Joey C.Joey Carmello: Super relaxing to climb to the very top (straight up the face is a blast) and watch the waves until sunset

Hillsdale Shopping Center is one of sf - fun.

18. Hillsdale Shopping Center

7.4
60 31st Ave (at S El Camino Real), San Mateo, CA
Shopping Mall · Hillsdale · 30 tips and reviews
Raven Bar is one of sf - fun.

19. Raven Bar

7.0
1151 Folsom St (btw 7th St. and 8th St.), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · SoMa · 34 tips and reviews

Jennifer Y.Jennifer Yip: 90s music + crowded dance floor + smoke machine + old music videos on the projector. always reluctant to go, but always a good time

California Academy of Sciences is one of sf - fun.

20. 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

AskMenAskMen: An aquarium, zoo and science center all rolled into one; try one of the adult sleepovers (with an on-site bar) to get in touch with your wild side. Read more.

The View is one of sf - fun.

21. The View

8.0
55 4th St (btwn Market & Mission), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 173 tips and reviews

KrystylKrystyl: Great date night spot....only if you get a seat near the window of course

Blue Heron Lake is one of sf - fun.

22. Blue Heron Lake

9.2
Stow Lake Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Lake · Golden Gate Park · 47 tips and reviews

SharonSharon: Climb up Strawberry Hill and relax among the man-made waterfalls and the grassy clearings. Admire the view of SF.

Bernal Heights Park is one of sf - fun.

23. Bernal Heights Park

9.5
10 Bernal Heights Blvd (at Anderson St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Bernal Heights · 88 tips and reviews
Divisadero Farmers' Market is one of sf - fun.

24. Divisadero Farmers' Market

8.6
1300 Grove St. (at Divisadero St.), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Panhandle · 14 tips and reviews

Cat O.Cat Obuhoff: Open on Sundays from 10-2

Dogpatch Boulders is one of sf - fun.

25. Dogpatch Boulders

9.5
2573 3rd St (btw 22nd and 23rd), San Francisco, CA
Climbing Gym · Dogpatch · 42 tips and reviews

San F.San Francisco Magazine: The tricked-out warehouse is devoted exclusively to rope-free climbing, offering 14,000 square feet of craggy terrain.

The Independent is one of sf - fun.

26. The Independent

9.3
628 Divisadero St (btwn Hayes & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · Alamo Square · 107 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Salinas: What a great venue -- small and intimate, but large enough that you'll get the occasional last minute show from a big name. Be sure to get on their mailing list to get last minute concert updates.

Kozy Kar Bar is one of sf - fun.

27. Kozy Kar Bar

7.0
1548 Polk St (at Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Polk Gulch · 55 tips and reviews

Marina M.Marina Maresca: Still the best bartenders, still the vintage porn, still the cheesy music and forever a trashy good time. You may be offered cocaine. No draft but I don't care. I love this place.

Vertigo is one of sf - fun.

28. Vertigo

1160 Polk St (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 33 tips and reviews

Paul L.Paul Lambert: My favorite bar in the city, with San Francisco's friendliest bartenders

YamaSho is one of sf - fun.

29. YamaSho

1161 Post St (btwn Van Ness Ave & Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Karaoke Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 61 tips and reviews

ErinErin: My favorite karaoke spot in town. HUGE song selection (name a genre, they have it, Broadway musicals included). The food is also great. A wonderful all-in-one karaoke place!

Blur is one of sf - fun.

30. Blur

1121 Polk St (at Hemlock St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Lower Nob Hill · 31 tips and reviews

Amanda C.Amanda Carpenter: Check out Trivia Night Wednesdays from 8 PM - 10 PM. Highlights include: shot rounds (answer correctly get shots), $40 & champagne for 1st place and $25 for 2nd

Kirby Cove is one of sf - fun.

31. Kirby Cove

9.2
Marin Headlands (Golden Gate National Recreation Area), Sausalito, CA
Beach · 14 tips and reviews

LoraineLoraine: great view after kinda long walk..

Lands End Lookout is one of sf - fun.

32. Lands End Lookout

9.6
22 Merrie Way (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · 43 tips and reviews

Jeffrey G.Jeffrey G: Get here early for sublime birding in the dawn hours, grab an egg sandwich from Louies and hike down to the ruins. Warm up with a cappuccino when the cafe opens at 9 am.

33. Cary Lane

7.6
3153 16th St, San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Mission Dolores · 3 tips and reviews

CaliGirl S.CaliGirl Sava: They have amazing clothes, vintage, urban & chique i will go back again to buy more stuff

Airbnb HQ is one of sf - fun.

34. Airbnb HQ

888 Brannan St (at 8th St), San Francisco, CA
Tech Startup · Showplace Square · 20 tips and reviews
Biergarten is one of sf - fun.

35. Biergarten

8.8
424 Octavia St (btwn Linden & Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · Hayes Valley · 157 tips and reviews
Pinterest is one of sf - fun.

36. Pinterest

572 7th St (at Brannan Street), San Francisco, CA
Tech Startup · Showplace Square · 19 tips and reviews
Marin Headlands is one of sf - fun.

37. Marin Headlands

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA
Park · 63 tips and reviews
Oracle Park is one of sf - fun.

38. Oracle Park

9.2
24 Willie Mays Plz (at King & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Baseball Stadium · South Beach · 481 tips and reviews
Japanese Tea Garden is one of sf - fun.

39. Japanese Tea Garden

8.7
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Garden · 189 tips and reviews

Megan S.Megan Sailors: Free entry before 10am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Great city walk Fridays @ 9:30am also.

Buffalo Exchange is one of sf - fun.

40. Buffalo Exchange

7.0
1555 Haight St (btwn Clayton & Ashbury), San Francisco, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Haight Ashbury · 7 tips and reviews
Seward Street Slides is one of sf - fun.

41. Seward Street Slides

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

ExploratoriumExploratorium: Try riding down on parchment paper! The less resistance your ride has on the slides, the faster you'll go. Read more.

Exploratorium is one of sf - fun.

42. Exploratorium

9.2
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 335 tips and reviews

ExploratoriumExploratorium: Adults, leave your kids at home on the first Thursday of every month and take a date to After Dark, the Exploratorium's night exclusively for adults. There's a new theme every month and a cash bar! Read more.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of sf - fun.

43. 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

Alcatraz Island is one of sf - fun.

44. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews
Crissy Field is one of sf - fun.

45. Crissy Field

9.4
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews

PepsiPepsi: Dog friendly sandy beach, playground and the Warming Hut for snacks and well… warming up.

Lombard Street is one of sf - fun.

46. Lombard Street

8.7
Lombard St (btwn Hyde & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Road · Russian Hill · 309 tips and reviews
Sigmund Stern Grove is one of sf - fun.

47. Sigmund Stern Grove

8.9
2750 19th Ave (at Sloat Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Park · Parkside · 26 tips and reviews

VyomaVyoma: Love the yearly Stern Grove Music Concerts on Summer Sundays! The acoustics are just amazing. Go early at ~10am to secure a good space for your crew. Bring lots of nice treats and wine :)

Rumors is one of sf - fun.

48. Rumors

6.4
398 7th St (Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Sports Bar · SoMa · 23 tips and reviews

Christine B.Christine Burkard: Super amazing music, friendly staff, lovely lighting. So glad I found this place.

Painted Ladies is one of sf - fun.

49. Painted Ladies

8.9
Steiner St (btwn Grove & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Alamo Square · 149 tips and reviews

Paul T.Paul T.: Iconic SF landmark across from a beautiful public park. Sit in the grass, warm up in the sun and admire the view.

The Hidden Vine is one of sf - fun.

50. The Hidden Vine

408 Merchant St (btwn Washington & Clay), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Financial District · 62 tips and reviews
Slide is one of sf - fun.

51. Slide

430 Mason St (at Post St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 22 tips and reviews