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Palace of Fine Arts is one of san fo.

1. 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
Angel Cafe & Deli is one of san fo.

2. Angel Cafe & Deli

8.2
700 Geary St (at Leavenworth), San Francisco, CA
Café · Lower Nob Hill · 26 tips and reviews

Danny C.Danny Chung: On a cold day, try the homemade Ozze. It's like a hug from a Lebanese momma that you never had.

Pier 39 is one of san fo.

3. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 388 tips and reviews

Florence Antonette R.Florence Antonette R: I could never get tired of this place. I always start at the Embarcadero and walk through the piers, great exercise and nice scenery. Many dining places to choose from as well as sight see.

Golden Gate Bridge is one of san fo.

4. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 813 tips and reviews

Carmen M.Carmen Martin: When you pass the bridge and through the rainbow tunnel and come back the other way you will see the most breathtaking view.

Union Square is one of san fo.

5. 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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: An inviting oasis that is a perfect spot for a picnic, people watching, a leisurely stroll or to take work outdoors as there’s free Wi-Fi here.

Painted Ladies is one of san fo.

6. Painted Ladies

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

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: From the park across the street from the Painted Ladies, you can get a fantastic photo of the old Victorians with the city in the background.

Muir Woods National Monument is one of san fo.

7. Muir Woods National Monument

9.2
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA
National Park · 244 tips and reviews

Emily C.Emily Chang: Walk among the giant trees!

Haight Street is one of san fo.

8. Haight Street

Haight St, San Francisco, CA
Road · Haight Ashbury · 5 tips and reviews
Hidden Garden Mosaic Steps is one of san fo.

9. Hidden Garden Mosaic Steps

9.1
16th Ave (at Kirkham St), San Francisco, CA
Public Art · Golden Gate Heights · 11 tips and reviews
Cha Cha Cha is one of san fo.

10. Cha Cha Cha

8.4
1801 Haight St (at Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Haight Ashbury · 151 tips and reviews

Jennifer C.Jennifer Chuang: try the cajun shrimp sauteed in a spicy cream sauce. the shrimp is good but the sauce it comes in is AMAZING.

Craftsman and Wolves is one of san fo.

11. Craftsman and Wolves

8.7
746 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 295 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: You must get the Rebel Within, William Werner’s most famous (or infamous) pastry from his Tell Tale Preserve Co. days--a muffin with a soft-centered egg in the middle: Read more.

Brenda's French Soul Food is one of san fo.

12. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.9
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Serves up beignets stuffed with crawfish, apple or chocolate, & goodies like shrimp over cheddar grits. The po' boys here are as yummy as anything you could find in the Big Easy. Read more.

Bi-Rite Creamery is one of san fo.

13. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Trust us, you can't go wrong with the Salted Caramel…until you're addicted. Read more.

Dynamo Donut & Coffee is one of san fo.

14. Dynamo Donut & Coffee

8.9
2760 24th St (at Hampshire St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Mission District · 191 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The maple glazed bacon apple donut is the best donut in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

The Chairman Truck is one of san fo.

15. The Chairman Truck

8.6
The Presidio Off The Grid, San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Presidio National Park · 22 tips and reviews

Brad K.Brad K: Steam my buns.

California Academy of Sciences is one of san fo.

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

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.

17. Fort McKinley

7.7
101 Brentwood Dr, South San Francisco, CA
Filipino Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

KristenKristen: Try the Ube Martini! It's dessert and a cocktail together! The bangus sisig is bomb!

Mission San Francisco de Asís is one of san fo.

18. Mission San Francisco de Asís

8.0
3321 16th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Church · Mission Dolores · 21 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: The oldest intact building in San Francisco is Mission Dolores (1782-1791). It was made famous in the Alfred Hitchcock movie, "Vertigo."

Mission San Francisco Solano is one of san fo.

19. Mission San Francisco Solano

7.1
114 E Spain St, Sonoma, CA
Church · 6 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Watson: Absolute bargain! $3 for the mission, barracks and house

Beringer Vineyards is one of san fo.

20. Beringer Vineyards

8.8
2000 Main St (at Pratt Ave), Saint Helena, CA
Winery · 61 tips and reviews

TiffanyTiffany: The buildings at this winery are beautiful! Stroll they grounds and enjoy. Oh, and buy a bottle of the chocolate wine sauce- YUM!

"Welcome to Napa Valley" Sign is one of san fo.

21. "Welcome to Napa Valley" Sign

9.1
7598-7652 St Helena Hwy, Napa, CA
Monument · 7 tips and reviews

Mutineer MagazineMutineer Magazine: Welcome to Napa Valley!

Sacramento Memorial Auditorium is one of san fo.

22. Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

8.2
1515 J St (btwn 15th & 16th St), Sacramento, CA
Auditorium · Mansion Flats · 6 tips and reviews