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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

Best way to see and enjoy the bridge is to drive to either side park your vehicle (Note the toll is for southbound traffic only and is $6.00 per car) and then walk across. There is usually plenty of...

Attraction type: Bridge; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

Known as the "crookedest" street in the world, the steep hills and sharp curves of this one-way road pass by grand Victorian mansions and attract millions of tourists each year.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Street; Scenic/historic walking area; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.

Attraction type: State park; Island; Nature reserve; Military base/facility; Park; Historic site; Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #42 of 640 attractions in San Francisco
Attraction type: Tour; Historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #58 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

A 179-foot tower from which you can see the entire San Francisco Bay.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Lookout; Neighbourhood; Street
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #61 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

A military installation from 1776 until 1994, the Presidio saw duty for Spain, Mexico and the U.S.; it is now a national park with almost 1,500 acres of hiking and biking trails, beautiful beaches and stunning views.

Attraction type: Historic site; National park; Park; Military base/facility
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #69 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

At the edge of the Pacific, beachcomb, build sand castles or bonfires, but don't swim. The tumultuous waters can be too rough to handle.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #88 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

One of the most upscale areas of San Francisco, this is the site of two landmarks: The Fairmont Hotel and The Mark Hopkins.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #101 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

A popular park for jogging, picnics, biking, and sightseeing.

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #106 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

The largest urban national park in the world, containing 74,000 acres of land and water.

Attraction type: Park; National park; State park; Urban park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #113 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

Bike and Roll is the nation's premier bicycle rentals and tours company with locations in San Francisco, New York, Wasington, DC, Chicago, and Miami. Bike and Roll San Francisco offers you some of the most beautiful bike rides in the world. Imagine leaving Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, riding a bike path along the San Francisco Bay, through the Presidio and Golden Gate National Recreation Area, over the Golden Gate Bridge, and into Sausalito where one can board a ferry for a boat cruise back across the bay. Thousands of visitors make this journey on a daily basis throughout the peak visitor season as the Bay Trail bicycle ride has emerged as a must do visitor event in the city by the bay. For the more adventurous, San Francisco sits just below the Marin Headlands where the origins of mountain biking can be found. In addition to its line of comfort bikes for leisure riding, Bike and Roll offers a full line of high-end bikes for the more experienced or more adventurous rider.

Attraction type: Biking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #119 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

Enjoy a fun Electric Bike Guided Tour across the Golden Gate to Sausalito with return by Ferry. The 4 hour tour features electric bikes with Power On Demand that allows riders to choose between pedaling, electric motor power, or both. Daily Departures

Attraction type: Biking trail (road)
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #120 of 640 attractions in San Francisco
Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Hiking trail; Historic walking area; Library; Other; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #125 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

A 284 foot wooden-step walkway leading up to the top of Telegraph Hill.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #132 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

The highest point in the city has a cross on its peak and has been a religious site for years.

Attraction type: Mountain; Park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #144 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

Located in Golden Gate National Park. Small boats are available for renting to sail Stow Lake.

Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #147 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

Attractive neighborhood where you will find multi-colored Victorian homes.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #149 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

Originally managed by the War Department, the National Cemetery system now includes 114 cemeteries, managed since 1973 by the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Attraction type: Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #158 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

Visitors view two large saltwater tanks that are filled with the many types of marine wildlife found in San Francisco Bay.

Attraction type: Aquarium
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #169 of 640 attractions in San Francisco

Reservations are not necessary. Bike the bridge to Sausalito or Tiburon and return via ferry.We have the largest fleet in San Francisco with over one thousand bicycles. Come by any of our five locations and our experienced team will set you up with the right equipment. We'll accommodate every type of rider and all of your cycling needs--we even offer a 24-hour return service.Great for kids, too--we have kid's bikes, trailers, and tag-a-longs for your little ones. Fun for the whole family!

Attraction type: Biking trail (road)
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