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Golden Gate Park is one of SF Tourist.

1. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews
Conservatory of Flowers is one of SF Tourist.

2. Conservatory of Flowers

9.2
100 J F Kennedy Dr (at Conservatory Dr W), San Francisco, CA
Garden · Golden Gate Park · 78 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Photo op! The 12,000 square-foot Victorian greenhouse is one of the most photographed sites in SF. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

Twin Peaks Summit is one of SF Tourist.

3. Twin Peaks Summit

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

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The geographic center of the city – with an amazing view! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Palace of Fine Arts is one of SF Tourist.

4. 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
Asian Art Museum is one of SF Tourist.

5. Asian Art Museum

9.4
200 Larkin St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · Civic Center · 113 tips and reviews

DoraDora: This is an official Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Award Nominee!Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Union Square is one of SF Tourist.

6. 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
Chinatown Gate is one of SF Tourist.

7. Chinatown Gate

8.0
500 Bush St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Chinatown · 70 tips and reviews
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of SF Tourist.

8. 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

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Head straight for the rooftop garden, stopping for some Blue Bottle coffee on the 5th floor. Admittance to the MOMA is free on the first Tuesday of every month. #vday

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of SF Tourist.

9. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews
Ferry Building Marketplace is one of SF Tourist.

10. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews
Grand View Park is one of SF Tourist.

11. Grand View Park

9.4
1711 14th Ave (near Moraga), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Heights · 34 tips and reviews
Ocean Beach is one of SF Tourist.

12. Ocean Beach

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

13. 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

de Young Museum is one of SF Tourist.

14. de Young Museum

9.1
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (at John F Kennedy Dr), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · Golden Gate Park · 279 tips and reviews
California Academy of Sciences is one of SF Tourist.

15. 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.

Baker Beach is one of SF Tourist.

16. Baker Beach

9.4
1504 Pershing Dr (at Lincoln Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Presidio National Park · 140 tips and reviews
Cliff House is one of SF Tourist.

17. Cliff House

1090 Point Lobos (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Go down to the viewing area in front of Cliff House. There are fantastic vantages of the ocean, the beach, as well as some interesting rock formations.

Sutro Baths is one of SF Tourist.

18. Sutro Baths

9.3
Point Lobos Ave. (at Merrie Way), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 80 tips and reviews
Haight-Ashbury is one of SF Tourist.

19. Haight-Ashbury

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 78 tips and reviews

Reserve123.comReserve123.com: Grab some ice cream on the corner at the Ben and Jerry's. Eat it while you walk up the hill to see the former Grateful Dead house.

San Francisco Zoo is one of SF Tourist.

20. San Francisco Zoo

8.7
1 Zoo Rd (btwn Sloat Blvd & Armory Rd), San Francisco, CA
Zoo · Lakeshore · 166 tips and reviews

Marissa C.Marissa Cruz: See the cassowary [think emu-ish] just past the kangaroo walkway. Apparently the sf zoo's cassowary "slash" was a model for pixar's "Kevin" in the movie UP!

Alamo Square is one of SF Tourist.

21. 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.

The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of SF Tourist.

22. The Walt Disney Family Museum

8.7
104 Montgomery St (Presidio of San Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Presidio National Park · 123 tips and reviews

ScottySauceScottySauce: You can't take pictures once inside the museum but you just have to so do it on the down low!

Seward Street Slides is one of SF Tourist.

23. 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!

The Castro is one of SF Tourist.

24. The Castro

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 40 tips and reviews
Mission Dolores Park is one of SF Tourist.

25. Mission Dolores Park

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

MazdaMazda: Dolores Park is named after Mission Dolores, established by Spanish missionaries in 1776.

Japantown is one of SF Tourist.

26. 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!

Crissy Field is one of SF Tourist.

27. 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.

Grace Cathedral is one of SF Tourist.

28. Grace Cathedral

8.9
1100 California St (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Church · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews

Erik H.Erik Hom: Embeth William's character gets married here in Bicentennial Man and Chalmers serves a writ on the Police chief in Bullitt here.

Lombard Street is one of SF Tourist.

29. 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.

San Francisco Centre is one of SF Tourist.

30. San Francisco Centre

7.5
865 Market St (btwn 4th & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Mall · SoMa · 225 tips and reviews
Contemporary Jewish Museum is one of SF Tourist.

31. Contemporary Jewish Museum

7.9
736 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · SoMa · 59 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Walk around and experiment with different angles, featuring the blue building off of the museum. It’s one of the more interesting pieces of architecture in the city.

Saints Peter and Paul Church is one of SF Tourist.

32. Saints Peter and Paul Church

666 Filbert St (at Columbus), San Francisco, CA
Church · North Beach · 16 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of SF Tourist.

33. Chinatown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 134 tips and reviews
Transamerica Pyramid is one of SF Tourist.

34. 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.

Coit Tower is one of SF Tourist.

35. 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!

Alcatraz Island is one of SF Tourist.

36. 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!!!

Treasure Island is one of SF Tourist.

37. 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.

Angel Island State Park is one of SF Tourist.

38. Angel Island State Park

9.1
Angel Island State Park, Tiburon, CA
State or Provincial Park · 39 tips and reviews
Musée Mécanique is one of SF Tourist.

39. Musée Mécanique

9.0
Pier 45, Shed A (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Fishermans Wharf · 182 tips and reviews
Filbert Steps is one of SF Tourist.

40. Filbert Steps

9.1
200-224 Filbert St (btw Sansome & Telegraph Hill), San Francisco, CA
Hiking Trail · Telegraph Hill · 37 tips and reviews
Balmy Alley is one of SF Tourist.

41. Balmy Alley

8.8
50 Balmy St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Street Art · Mission District · 15 tips and reviews
Macondray Lane is one of SF Tourist.

42. Macondray Lane

7.8
Between Taylor and Jones (Tales of the City's Barbary Lane), San Francisco, CA
Garden · Russian Hill · 7 tips and reviews
The Bay Lights is one of SF Tourist.

43. The Bay Lights

8.8
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (West Span), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · 22 tips and reviews
Banksy Mural: 'Bird Singing In Tree' is one of SF Tourist.

44. Banksy Mural: 'Bird Singing In Tree'

7.6
50 Erie St (at Mission St.), San Francisco, CA
Public Art · Mission District · 2 tips and reviews
Banksy Mural: 'Glitter Glasses' Rat is one of SF Tourist.

45. Banksy Mural: 'Glitter Glasses' Rat

177 Fern St. (at Van Ness Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Public Art · Lower Nob Hill · 4 tips and reviews
Systems Mural Project - Mission Bay is one of SF Tourist.

46. Systems Mural Project - Mission Bay

7th Street (Townsend), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Mission Bay · 3 tips and reviews
SFMOMA Rooftop Sculpture Garden is one of SF Tourist.

47. SFMOMA Rooftop Sculpture Garden

9.0
SFMOMA, San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 13 tips and reviews
Crown & Crumpet is one of SF Tourist.

48. Crown & Crumpet

900 N Point St (Ghiradelli Square), San Francisco, CA
Gift Store · 14 tips and reviews
Mount Davidson Park is one of SF Tourist.

49. Mount Davidson Park

8.9
Myra Way (at Dalewood Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · 22 tips and reviews
Yoda Fountain is one of SF Tourist.

50. Yoda Fountain

9.1
1 Letterman Dr (btwn Presidio Blvd & Lombard St), San Francisco, CA
Fountain · Presidio National Park · 32 tips and reviews
The Armory is one of SF Tourist.

51. The Armory

8.2
1800 Mission St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Structure · Mission District · 28 tips and reviews
San Francisco Cable Car Museum is one of SF Tourist.

52. San Francisco Cable Car Museum

9.1
1201 Mason St (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
History Museum · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews
Washington Square Park is one of SF Tourist.

53. Washington Square Park

8.8
Columbus Ave (btwn Filbert & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Park · North Beach · 73 tips and reviews
Muir Woods National Monument is one of SF Tourist.

54. Muir Woods National Monument

9.2
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA
National Park · 244 tips and reviews
Muir Beach is one of SF Tourist.

55. Muir Beach

9.4
Highway 1 (at Pacific Way), Mill Valley, CA
Beach · 37 tips and reviews
Mount Tamalpais State Park is one of SF Tourist.

56. Mount Tamalpais State Park

9.4
3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA
State or Provincial Park · 28 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Hill Park is one of SF Tourist.

57. Billy Goat Hill Park

8.7
300 Beacon St (at Harry St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Fairmount · 24 tips and reviews
Vermont Street is one of SF Tourist.

58. Vermont Street

Vermont St (btwn Division St & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Road · Potrero Hill · 3 tips and reviews
Exploratorium is one of SF Tourist.

59. Exploratorium

9.2
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 335 tips and reviews
Sea Lions is one of SF Tourist.

60. Sea Lions

9.1
Pier 39's West Marina (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Zoo Exhibit · Fishermans Wharf · 201 tips and reviews
Buena Vista Cafe is one of SF Tourist.

61. Buena Vista Cafe

9.1
2765 Hyde St (at Beach), San Francisco, CA
Bar · 414 tips and reviews
Corona Heights Park is one of SF Tourist.

62. Corona Heights Park

9.2
Museum Way (at Roosevelt), San Francisco, CA
Park · Corona Heights · 60 tips and reviews