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San Francisco Bay Area Must See

San Francisco Bay Area Must See

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Created by Nick Mageloff • Updated On: January 9, 2012

I grew up in California and lived there for 25 years. If you visit the Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area here is a list of must see items. Some may require a little travel.

El Morocco is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

1. El Morocco

7.5
2203 Morello Ave, Pleasant Hill, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Authentic Middle Eastern restaurant with great food and you sit on pillows! An amazing experience!

Bull Valley Roadhouse is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

2. Bull Valley Roadhouse

8.8
14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa, CA
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Classic dining at it's best. Go here to visit a piece of history and excellent food.

Scoma's Restaurant is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

3. Scoma's Restaurant

8.8
1965 Al Scoma Way (Jefferson Street), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 259 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Great seafood at the wharf!

Alioto's Restaurant is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

4. Alioto's Restaurant

8 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 132 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Another great place on the wharf

Petar's is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

5. Petar's

32 Lafayette Cir (Mt. Diablo), Lafayette, CA
Pub · Downtown Lafayette · 9 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Great food in a classic setting

City of Napa is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

6. City of Napa

California
City · 27 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Check out your favorite winery's

Sterling Vineyards is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

7. Sterling Vineyards

8.3
1111 Dunaweal Ln, Calistoga, CA
Winery · 81 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Great winery tour and a cool gondola ride up the mountain. Enjoy a glass of wine or bubbly on their rooftop terrace with an amazing view of the Napa Valley.

Back Forty Texas BBQ Roadhouse & Saloon is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

8. Back Forty Texas BBQ Roadhouse & Saloon

6.9
100 Coggins Drive (at Buskirk Ave.), Pleasant Hill, CA
Event Space · 26 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Best BBQ anywhere! Great themed restaurant. Be sure to say hi to Jeff, the owner from me.

Embassy Suites by Hilton is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton

5.9
1345 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA
Hotel · 24 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Great place to stay. Central to much of the Bay Area. Breakfast to order and afternoon cocktails included. Plus you are a 3 minute walk to BART, the best way to get to San Francisco.

Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround is one of San Francisco Bay Area Must See.

10. Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround

8.3
Powell St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Cable Car · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 122 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick Mageloff: Exit BART here at the turnaround which is the starting/ ending point for the San Francisco cable cars which take you right to Fisherman's Wharf.