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San Francisco
Muir Woods National Monument is one of San Francisco.

1. Muir Woods National Monument

9.2
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA
National Park · 244 tips and reviews
Marin Headlands is one of San Francisco.

2. Marin Headlands

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA
Park · 63 tips and reviews
Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround is one of San Francisco.

3. Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround

8.3
Powell St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Cable Car · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 121 tips and reviews

Scott N.Scott Noon: Tourist? Save money by getting a one way ticket to 0fisherman's Wharf for $5. Then, return by the F street car for $2. You can see more of the city and save $3!

Union Square is one of San Francisco.

4. 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

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Free Wifi! (well, sometimes, when it's working, and the reception's good, and you're not being run over by pigeons)

5. 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.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of San Francisco.

6. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

9.4
151 3rd St (btwn Mission & Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 242 tips and reviews

SFMOMASFMOMA: Try the new Blue Bottle sandwiches - the ham and cheese is gnom gnom gnom!

San Francisco City Hall is one of San Francisco.

7. San Francisco City Hall

1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl (btwn Grove & McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
City Hall · Civic Center · 79 tips and reviews

Stanford UniversityStanford University: The principal architect of City Hall, Beaux Arts-trained Arthur Brown, Jr., designed numerous buildings on the Stanford University campus, including Branner Hall, Toyon Hall, MemAud, and Hoover Tower.

Transamerica Pyramid is one of San Francisco.

8. Transamerica Pyramid

7.9
600 Montgomery St (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Structure · Financial District · 28 tips and reviews

mylifeisgorgeousmylifeisgorgeous: The skyline of America would not be the same without this building. Take a picture from the bottom and go for a walk to North Beach district. Read more.

Lombard Street is one of San Francisco.

9. Lombard Street

8.7
Lombard St (btwn Hyde & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Road · Russian Hill · 309 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: The vantage from the top of Lombard Street is one of the most iconic in the city. Fight your way through the crowd of tourists and get a nice shot of one of the most interesting streets in the world.

Coit Tower is one of San Francisco.

10. Coit Tower

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

Brandon E.Brandon Edwards: Nice 360 view of SF. A must visit when in town!

Alamo Square is one of San Francisco.

11. Alamo Square

9.3
Steiner St (btwn Fulton & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Park · 168 tips and reviews

Kelly S.Kelly Strodl: Painted ladies and breathtaking view of Russian Hill / Downtown from the east side. Another beautiful view and dog park of the west - more fog though.

Aquarium of the Bay is one of San Francisco.

12. 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.

Fisherman's Wharf is one of San Francisco.

13. Fisherman's Wharf

2801 Leavenworth St (at Bay St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 337 tips and reviews

HermannHermann: While here, be sure to stop at Boudin Bakery and try the Sourdough and clam chowder. Avoid Nick's Lighthouse. Enjoy SFO!

Pier 39 is one of San Francisco.

14. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 387 tips and reviews

Perry EllisPerry Ellis: A must-see when in San Francisco! Spend the afternoon outdoors soaking in the beautiful scenery and top the day off with a bowl of clam chowder at Boudin's!

Crissy Field is one of San Francisco.

15. Crissy Field

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

DoraDora: If you need some hot cocoa or a cold drink, head to the end of the field near Fort Point for the Warming Hut Cafe. Restrooms are right next door. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco.

16. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews

Megan G.Megan Guerra: Buy tickets in advance! It sells out! Also go w/a group that wants to follow the tour & start audio @the same time!!!

Twin Peaks Summit is one of San Francisco.

17. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 274 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Take in Le View. It may convince you that San Francisco is the best city on earth.

Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco.

18. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews

Kelly S.Kelly Strodl: Huge Ginormously Beautiful Park. So much to do, to see - botanical gardens, dog parks, museums, gardens, bison, lovely cruising ride to the ocean, or anywhere in the city, esp on a Sunday - no cars.

Presidio of San Francisco is one of San Francisco.

19. Presidio of San Francisco

9.5
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA
National Park · Presidio National Park · 70 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco.

20. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 813 tips and reviews
Palace of Fine Arts is one of San Francisco.

21. 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
Japanese Tea Garden is one of San Francisco.

22. 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

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

Oracle Park is one of San Francisco.

23. Oracle Park

9.2
24 Willie Mays Plz (at King & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Baseball Stadium · South Beach · 480 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This ballpark has been home to the San Francisco Giants since it opened in 2000. Barry Bonds passed Babe Ruth on the all-time list when he hit his 715th home run here on May 28th, 2006.

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of San Francisco.

24. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Opening in 1898, The Marketplace provides a distinctive space for bringing together the greater Bay Area's agricultural wealth and renowned specialty food purveyors under one roof.

California Academy of Sciences is one of San Francisco.

25. 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: Hit up the California Academy of Sciences on Thursday nights. They always have great live music, creative cocktails and there is always a diverse, hip crowd hanging out and enjoying the scenery. Read more.

Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco.

26. Ghirardelli Square

8.7
900 N Point St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Plaza · 256 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Bay Area HOMELAND fans: Think you can beat a polygraph? Find our surveillance van near Ghirardelli Square (West Plaza) on 11/7,1PM-6PM, and test your powers of deception!

San Francisco Centre is one of San Francisco.

27. San Francisco Centre

7.4
865 Market St (btwn 4th & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Mall · SoMa · 225 tips and reviews
Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco.

28. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews
Ocean Beach is one of San Francisco.

29. Ocean Beach

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

30. Japantown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 62 tips and reviews
Treasure Island is one of San Francisco.

31. Treasure Island

8.0
(at California Ave), San Francisco, CA
Island · 87 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of San Francisco.

32. Chinatown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 134 tips and reviews
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is one of San Francisco.

33. San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

Interstate 80, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · Yerba Buena Island · 324 tips and reviews
Fort Mason is one of San Francisco.

34. Fort Mason

9.2
2 Marina Blvd Bldg A, San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate National Recreation Area · 88 tips and reviews
Yoda Fountain is one of San Francisco.

35. Yoda Fountain

9.0
1 Letterman Dr (btwn Presidio Blvd & Lombard St), San Francisco, CA
Fountain · Presidio National Park · 32 tips and reviews
San Francisco Cable Car Museum is one of San Francisco.

36. San Francisco Cable Car Museum

9.1
1201 Mason St (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
History Museum · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews
Civic Center Plaza is one of San Francisco.

37. Civic Center Plaza

6.7
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, CA
Plaza · Civic Center · 43 tips and reviews
Exploratorium is one of San Francisco.

38. Exploratorium

9.2
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 335 tips and reviews
War Memorial Opera House is one of San Francisco.

39. War Memorial Opera House

9.1
301 Van Ness Ave (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Opera House · Civic Center · 100 tips and reviews

ExploratoriumExploratorium: Spot a wig! Sometimes it can take weeks to complete just one wig. Learn about the Wig Master of the world-renowned San Francisco Opera from our Driven: True Stories of Inspiration video series, here: Read more.

Painted Ladies is one of San Francisco.

40. Painted Ladies

8.9
Steiner St (btwn Grove & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Alamo Square · 149 tips and reviews
Legion of Honor is one of San Francisco.

41. Legion of Honor

9.3
100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · 114 tips and reviews
Dutch Windmill is one of San Francisco.

42. Dutch Windmill

8.8
John F Kennedy Dr (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
Windmill · Golden Gate Park · 10 tips and reviews
Grace Cathedral is one of San Francisco.

43. Grace Cathedral

8.9
1100 California St (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Church · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews
Salito's Crab House & Prime Rib is one of San Francisco.

44. Salito's Crab House & Prime Rib

8.0
1200 Bridgeway (at Turney St), Sausalito, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 103 tips and reviews
ThirstyBear Brewing Company is one of San Francisco.

45. ThirstyBear Brewing Company

661 Howard St (btwn 2nd & 3rd), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · SoMa · 223 tips and reviews
Immigrant Point Overlook is one of San Francisco.

46. Immigrant Point Overlook

9.3
Washington Boulevard near Kobbe Avenue (Presidio of San Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Presidio National Park · 3 tips and reviews
Lands End is one of San Francisco.

47. Lands End

9.6
El Camino Del Mar (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Park · Sea Cliff · 134 tips and reviews
Sutro Baths is one of San Francisco.

48. Sutro Baths

9.3
Point Lobos Ave. (at Merrie Way), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 80 tips and reviews