San Francisco Off The Beaten Path

 48 Reviews  Along the ridgeline of the Pacific Heights Neighborhood are two neighborhood parks, Lafayette and Alta Plaza, both of which are popular places for residents to walk their dogs and for homeless to... 

 32 Reviews  This was big fun. People have been living on the waters around San Francisco for over well over a century. Some of them were fishermen who both lived and worked on their crafts, some opportunistic... 

 46 Reviews  Running the entire west side of San Francisco, ocean beach is the city's largest beach. There are lots of things to do at ocean beach beside watching the waves. One can walk unimpeded all the way to... 

 30 Reviews  Prolific local artistic talent Douglas Tilden was commissioned to create a statue of Father Serra by Mayor Phelan, in the same year as the Great Earthquake and Fire. It was dedicated in November of... 

 23 Reviews  While in San Francisco, if you want to see some redwood trees, Muir Woods is your closest grove. Just 12 miles outside of the city, the beauty, stillness, and peace you can find in Muir Woods makes... 

 24 Reviews  Located at the corner of Columbus and Kearney, this building has a lot of history. First, it was one of the few buildings to survive the Great Earthquake and subsequent Fire of 1906. Hence the name... 

 11 Reviews  St. George Spirits and Craft Distillers are routinely ranked as the best produced in North America. Indeed, many claim their Aqua Perfecta Eau De Vie to be the finest in the world... Lo and behold,... 

 40 Reviews  I stumbled upon this BLOG POST by chance and think it is worth checking out! If you are a fan of murals that is. :-) 

 15 Reviews  Chinatown, San Francisco, takes up a lot of space in this city and one little alley has a big surprise waiting for you. Ross Alley is known for the "Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory" but right next... 

 11 Reviews  On 18th Street at La Pidge, between Valencia and Guerrero Streets, the Non-Profit Women's organization has a large building with an extraordinary series of exterior murals devoted to women. The vivid... 

 27 Reviews  Although we didn't have that much time to spend in San Francisco, being so close to the famous Sonoma and Napa Valleys, we couldn't resist the temptation to book a wine tour. After doing some research... 

 24 Reviews  This is a good off the beaten path activity for hikers, joggers, biker dudes and plain ole locals plus tourists as it is not a crowded part of San Francisco the best part it that it is free. Well I... 

 18 Reviews  Created on the Women`s Building, this colorful mural was painted in 1994 by 7 female artists and their many helpers. "The theme has many messages: the healing power of women's wisdom over time, the... 

 14 Reviews  The columns and entrance to this Greek revival structure is worth the panoramic shot I took on a walk from the Clement Street District on through to Golden Gate Park, by way of Presidio Park Blvd... 

 4 Reviews  Muir Woods is about half an hour north of San Francisco's high-reaching skyline. It's a forest of giant sequoias located close to the Pacific. After walking between the tall trees you should watch the... 

 11 Reviews  I love going to this music store at the west end of Haight near the park. It's an old bowling alley that has been converted into the most comprehensive collection of CDs I've ever seen in my life. You... 

 11 Reviews  North Beach is a neighborhood that is beloved by locals and tourist alike. This is my favorite neighborhood to visit. North Beach is best seen on foot. North beach has so much t offer small boutiques... 

 9 Reviews  A different kind of bay cruise is available in Martinez, in the East Bay region of San Francisco, that is well suited for those with historic or maritime interests. This is tour of the Mothball Fleet... 

 11 Reviews  this is one of the very sad views i've seen in SF. regardless of the so claimed money that can be earned here, there are loads and lots homeless people. if your day doesn't pass by without seeing you... 

 5 Reviews  This charming little village located across the bay from San Francisco is quaint and resembles an "authentic" New England seaport with some excellent restaurant and waterfront cafes, shops, galleries... 

 13 Reviews  Pedestrians are allowed only on the EAST sidewalk, during daylight hours from 5 am to 9 pm. Gates close automatically at 9 pm and reopen at 5 am. Wheelchairs are permitted on sidewalks. Roller Blades,... 

 20 Reviews  Inner Richmond District is not often on the beaten path for tourists since the area is far from downtown but for the locals, this area is lively and vibrant and the "real Chinatown" as The City Locals... 

 21 Reviews  For those of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s, the television show Full House was a cultural icon. Sure it seems like a stupid show today, but who doesn't remember the corny jokes and the 80s hair?...