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Marin Headlands
Marin Headlands
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Ranked #1 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 259 reviews
Located at the Point Bonita Lighthouse, these headlands offer a suspension bridge and hiking trail.
Attraction type  State Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  7.0 miles from city centre
Marrakech Magic Theater
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Marrakech Magic Theater
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Ranked #2 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 181 reviews
Owner description: An uproarious one-of-a-kind close-up show in an intimate, historic setting.Featuring the comedy and classical magic of San... more » Owner description: An uproarious one-of-a-kind close-up show in an intimate, historic setting.Featuring the comedy and classical magic of San Francisco Magician Peter Morrison.Have an experience to last a lifetime.At The Marrakech Magic Theater, cherished memories are made during Peter Morrison's unique comedy and magic experience. The evening begins one hour before the show in the Sultan's Oasis lounge where guests can enjoy s little pre-show entertainment and meet and greet with Magician and host Peter Morrison. Drinks and appetizers are available for purchase as well during this hour before the main show. Your evening ends in the Magic Theater with Peter's unforgettable 75 minute performance in the Main Showroom.Have a stress-free night, full of laughter and sensational entertainment!The Main Showroom is a intimate close-up theater, perfect for high spirits and Peter's extraordinary performances. You'll witness intriguing feats of mentalism, sleight of hand miracles, and throughout, his clean comedy will keep you laughing!Have a remarkable evening-see a show so fantastic that you'll almost forget that you're still in San Francisco! « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Golden Gate Bridge
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Golden Gate Bridge
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Ranked #3 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 2,606 reviews

The Golden Gate Bridge is not the oldest suspension bridge nor the newest.  It is no longer the tallest or the highest.  Yet it remains the most visited and photographed bridge in... more »

Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  4.3 miles from city centre
Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
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Ranked #4 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 4,054 reviews

Alcatraz Island, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, is a must-see attraction for any visitor to the area.  One of the most infamous prisons in the country for housing... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Islands; National Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Lighthouses; Natural History Museums
Distance  3.6 miles from city centre
San Francisco Bay
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San Francisco Bay
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Ranked #5 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 360 reviews
Owner description: Offers hiking and biking along its shores, paddling and sailing on top of its surface, and bird-watching and exploring among... more » Owner description: Offers hiking and biking along its shores, paddling and sailing on top of its surface, and bird-watching and exploring among its wetlands. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  9.3 miles from city centre
AT&T Park
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AT&T Park
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Ranked #6 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 388 reviews

  ATT Park opened as the home of the San Francisco Giants in 2000.  It has sweeping views of the city and of the Bay.   more »

Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Castro Theatre
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Castro Theatre
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Ranked #7 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews

The Castro Movie Theater was built in 1922 by the Nasser borthers, entrepreneurs who started a nickelodeon in 1908 in the  neighborhood. One of the more interesting places to see... more »

Attraction type  Cinemas
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Lands End
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Lands End
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Ranked #8 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 83 reviews
Series of hiking trails that connect the Legion of Honor with the Golden Gate Bridge.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  4.3 miles from city centre
Beach Blanket Babylon
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Beach Blanket Babylon
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Ranked #9 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 317 reviews
Owner description: On June 7, 1974, Steve Silver produced a small show in the back room of the Savoy Tivoli Restaurant in San Francisco. The... more » Owner description: On June 7, 1974, Steve Silver produced a small show in the back room of the Savoy Tivoli Restaurant in San Francisco. The show was to run for six weeks. That was over 37 years ago… Today, Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon has the distinguished title of “World’s Longest Running Musical Revue.” The show – a musical spoof known internationally for its extravagant costumes, outrageous hats, show-stopping numbers and hilarious puns of pop culture and political character – has been seen by over 5.5 million people, including HRC Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall as well as some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Golden Gate Park
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Golden Gate Park
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Ranked #10 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 748 reviews

  Golden Gate Park  is a large park with gardens and museums such as the California Academy of Science,  the DeYong Museum, and the Japanese tea gardens. more »

Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.5 miles from city centre
Legion of Honor
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Legion of Honor
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Ranked #11 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 209 reviews
An outstanding collection of European art in a gorgeous hilltop museum setting.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.5 miles from city centre
Walt Disney Family Museum
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Walt Disney Family Museum
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Ranked #12 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 188 reviews

The Walt Disney History Museum is a wonderful museum dedicated to the life and times of Walt and his family, business associates, friends, etc.   The family has put on display... more »

Attraction type  Disney
Distance  2.8 miles from city centre
Asian Art Museum
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Asian Art Museum
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Ranked #13 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 113 reviews

The Asian Art Museum is one of the best Asian art museums in the world so plan on spending several hours. The best introduction to the museum is to take one of the many free... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Ferry Building Marketplace
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Ferry Building Marketplace
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Ranked #14 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 838 reviews
A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Architectural Buildings; Shopping centres; Shops
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Rrazz Room
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Ranked #15 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

Great Jazz venu located in Hotel Nikko near to Union Square with first class small plate dining (fantasic Lamb Chops, Kobe beef sliders and crispy lightly curried vegetable... more »

Attraction type  Performances; Jazz Bars
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
San Francisco Opera
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San Francisco Opera
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Ranked #16 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews

Opera season runs September through November.  Generally a dozen Operas are staged each season, running in repertory.  With little exception, the same Opera is not performed two... more »

Attraction type  Operas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
The Exploratorium
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The Exploratorium
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Ranked #17 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 338 reviews
Owner description: The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity, regardless of age. Like a mad scientist's... more » Owner description: The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity, regardless of age. Like a mad scientist's penny arcade, a scientific funhouse, an art studio and an experimental laboratory all rolled into one, you can touch, play and tinker with hundreds and hundreds of exhibits exploring sound and hearing, light and optics, life sciences and much more. Now through September 5 come experience ColorFEST, an extravaganza of light, color, perception and pigments featuring a spectrum of color-related exhibits, films, performances, demonstrations and activities. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums; Children’s Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
Cable Cars
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Cable Cars
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Ranked #18 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 1,740 reviews
Owner description: Since 1873, cable cars have run up and down the hilly city, though after the 1950s, these cars have been kept in operation... more » Owner description: Since 1873, cable cars have run up and down the hilly city, though after the 1950s, these cars have been kept in operation more out of historic nostalgia. Seventeen miles of track remain and have been deemed a historical landmark. « less
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Twin Peaks
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Twin Peaks
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Ranked #19 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 287 reviews
A twenty-minute ride from downtown, this is the best place to catch a San Francisco sunrise.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Mountains; Neighbourhoods; Lookouts
Distance  2.1 miles from city centre
Crissy Field
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Crissy Field
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Ranked #20 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 133 reviews
A popular park for jogging, picnics, biking, and sightseeing.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Cable Car Museum
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Cable Car Museum
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Ranked #21 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 339 reviews
A museum to San Francisco's beloved cable cars, with a subterranean walkway that lets you see the moving cable.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Land's End Trail
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Land's End Trail
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Ranked #22 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: An easy three-mile walk past Sutro Baths, the Legion of Honor Museum, and along cliffs with beautiful views of the Marin... more » Owner description: An easy three-mile walk past Sutro Baths, the Legion of Honor Museum, and along cliffs with beautiful views of the Marin Headlands and the Golden Gate Bridge. « less
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
Musee Mecanique
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Musee Mecanique
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Ranked #23 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 123 reviews
This superb collection of mechanical games and toys will entice people of all ages.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Museums
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area
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Ranked #24 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
The largest urban national park in the world, containing 74,000 acres of land and water.
Attraction type  Parks; National Parks; State Parks
Distance  4.9 miles from city centre
Angel Island State Park
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Angel Island State Park
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Ranked #25 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Owner description: The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Islands; State Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Military Bases/ Facilities; Historic Sites; Hiking Trails; Parks
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
Palace of Fine Arts
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Palace of Fine Arts
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Ranked #26 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 84 reviews

The Palace of Fine Arts was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Expo, which San Francisco hosted.  It was built to have the feel of an overgrown Roman ruin, and they... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Monuments/ Statues; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
California Academy of Sciences
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California Academy of Sciences
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Ranked #27 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 436 reviews
Owner description: The world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum.Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sharks and... more » Owner description: The world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum.Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sharks and sting rays cruise beneath your feet, and feel the spray of the California coast. Fly to Mars (and beyond the Milky Way!) from the safety of your planetarium seat, take a virtual safari in African Hall, or climb into the canopy of a living rainforest. Face your fears—and an albino alligator—inside the Swamp, and meet scientists as they return from research expeditions around the world. From the depths of a Philippine coral reef to the outer reaches of the Universe, it's all inside the California Academy of Sciences. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Science Museums; Aquariums; Observatories/ Planetariums; Natural History Museums
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Grace Cathedral
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Grace Cathedral
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Ranked #28 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: Grace Cathedral is home to a community where the best of Episcopal tradition courageously embraces innovation and open-minded... more » Owner description: Grace Cathedral is home to a community where the best of Episcopal tradition courageously embraces innovation and open-minded conversation, where inclusion is expected and people of all faiths are welcomed, where beliefs are put into action and where people are encouraged to seek God and progress on their own spiritual journeys. The cathedral itself, a renowned San Francisco landmark, serves as a magnet, where diverse people gather to worship, celebrate, seek solace, converse and learn.Famed as a destination for visitors from all over the world, the cathedral is known for its striking architecture, stained glass, singular collection of art, and Interfaith AIDS Memorial Chapel. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Hyde Street Pier Historic Waterfront
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Hyde Street Pier Historic Waterfront
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Ranked #29 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Take a tour of the tall ships at this antiquated pier.
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
de Young Museum
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de Young Museum
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Ranked #30 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 152 reviews

The DeYoung museum has been a San Francisco institution since it opened in Golden Gate Park in 1895.  The new building, designed by Herzog & de Mueron, opened in 2005.  The... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Shops
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
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