San Francisco Things to Do

 162 Reviews  Was it San Francisco or is it America? Whatever the answer, Americans do love their stuff on wheels; from one to whatever number you come up with (mostly two and four) you'll certainly see some stange... 

 220 Reviews  Who saw one Chinatown in America has seen them all. I saw many, but this one was my favorite. Small, clean, nice smell (well... not so bad!), some beautiful buidings, and as expected, chinese goods... 

 362 Reviews  If you are a last minute guy like myself... Then this quick "get to know you" tour of the bay is for you. I normally chuckle at these touristy things but sometimes lack of time and uber convenience is... 

 165 Reviews  Pier 39 (at least to me) is cheesy, BUT, the one thing I absolutely loved and laughed my arse off was the sea lions. I could sit there and watch them for at least an hour, arfing at each other,... 

 74 Reviews  I knew. I knew that with its European look, its fog, cold and humidity, San Francisco was England instead of USA. The disguise failed in Alamo square. Ah! Ah! Got you. Those Victorian houses don’t... 

 143 Reviews  the Queen Wilhemina Tulip Garden is located just Beside the famous Dutch Windmill and together, they are one of the most popular areas of the Sprawling Golden Gate Park and the site of many Instant... 

 213 Reviews  The Main branch of the world famous Boudin Bakery here in fisherman's wharf has a museum inside that is a tribute to the World Famous San Francisco Soudough Bread started during the gold rush years of... 

 153 Reviews  Filbert Street Steps are a great way to either climb up to or descend from, Coit Tower. We walked up from down below in the Fisherman’s Wharf area. The stairs are quite steep, but if you take your... 

 56 Reviews  If you are looking for something truly unique and specifically San Francisco, look no further than taking a tour of the historical San Francisco Armory. Okay, so it doesn't sound all the special... 

 45 Reviews  The Top of the peaks of the Twin Peaks provide a more magnificent view of the Bay Area! That is if you can climb the 200 step foot path reinforced with wood going to both of the peaks of the twin... 

 59 Reviews  We arrived here looking for a little serenity and emerged needing valium. The garden has been a fixture since 1894 and described as having "peaceful waters" over which one can have a "meditative cup... 

 88 Reviews  When you're in this area of San Francisco it's hard not to notice this standout piece of architecture. However, the most extraordinary thing about it is that, like the Eiffel Tower, it wasn't meant to... 

 42 Reviews  My family went hiking every other weekend since I was little. The quietness and tranquility of forests provide great bonding time for us. Even though I do not go hiking with my parents as much as I... 

 49 Reviews  We visited Ghiraldelli square just because we wanted to taste the famous Chocolate store. The square took its name of Domingo Ghirardelli that took the square in 1893 and made here the base for the... 

 55 Reviews  This building is very easy to identify. It is somewhat of a symbol of San Francisco and resides in the modern downtown district. I had a little bit of fun getting my camera and walking to where the... 

 75 Reviews  Union Square is a plaza dedicated to SF's first American Mayor, John Geary. The name of the square is due to its pro-union rallies during the US Civil War. This area is very popular with restaurants,... 

 69 Reviews  We really did. We went to Ashbury-Heights, and, despite all the musical warnings that we listened to in Portugal, we forgot to wear a flower in our heads. Sorry! And we did feel bad, because, the... 

 55 Reviews  So after my walk in the Mission, it was time to trot over to the Castro; only a few blocks away but a 180-degree shift in local culture. As the Haight was the infamous center of '60's Flower Power, so... 

 132 Reviews  It was on our 'to do' list while we were in San Francisco to ride a cable car, and what a fantastic experience! We borded at the terninal (Firshman's Wharf). Pay for your ticket at the booth and get... 

 26 Reviews  See my general tips for much more on Nob Hill. The Mark Hopkins Hotel was built in 1925 at the site of the mansion of Mark Hopkins, one of the 'Big Four' railroad tycoons. Like many other wooden... 

 67 Reviews  The mural at the corner of Broadway and Columbus Streets celebrates the colorful ethnic history of Italian North Beach, Chinatown, and originally Irish Telegraph Hill. Painted by Bill Weber across two... 

 43 Reviews  Riding over the bridge, the views are expansive over the harbour (pic 4) and when you reach the other side you can look back and see the bridge from a different angle (pic 5). So, as you descend the... 

 27 Reviews  Japantown is a neighbourhood located on the western side of the city. San Francisco's Japanese community dates back to the 1860's, and the area is jam packed with Japanese restaurants and sushi bars,...