A small neighborhood with Japanese restaurants, shops and other attractions.

A twenty-minute ride from downtown, this is the best place to catch a San Francisco sunrise.

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.

Dolores Park is where area residents go for the outdoor activities they expect, whether concerts or plays. Regardless, it makes for a lovely stroll.

Contemporary chic clothing for men and women, as well as various objets d'art.

The largest of six centers that rescue and rehabilitate seals and sea lions found along the California coast.

Monument built in honor of the city's volunteer firemen, with an observation deck that provides a great view of San Francisco.

A famous stretch of colorful Victorian-style house.

A museum to San Francisco's beloved cable cars, with a subterranean walkway that lets you see the moving cable.

An outstanding collection of European art in a gorgeous hilltop museum setting.

Center of the long-gone hippie culture of the 1960s, this trendy neighborhood is now a whole new scene with upscale boutiques, Internet cafes and hip restaurants.

Considered to be the Champs Elysees of the city, this grand street is filled with shops, hotels, and, along the way, remarkable architecture.

The dome of this venerable Government building is a replica of the one crowning St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

This elegant and exceedingly popular hot spot is, as its name suggests, decorated entirely in red.

The San Andreas Fault, responsible for San Francisco's Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906, and the Loma Prieta Earthquake of 1989 (the one that interrupted the World Series), can be seen in areas...

Offers hiking and biking along its shores, paddling and sailing on top of its surface, and bird-watching and exploring among its wetlands.

The city's smallest and most unusual retail shop.

Locals lay claim to Vermont Street as the "crookedest" in town, despite Lombard Street's legendary claim on the title.

There are more than one million books in the Civic Center, along with 400 electronic work stations and a children's discovery center.

Red and White Fleet offers various sightseeing options on water, land and air. Our water tours include the following: Golden Gate Bay Cruise: Welcome aboard for a 1-hour sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. Includes Personal Audio in 8 languages. California Sunset Cruise: On this 2-hour cruise, enjoy the ultimate sunset and a buffet from Boudin Catering. Sails April - Oct from Pier 43 1/2. Ferry Building Line Cruise: Natural History - Architecture - Native American Experience. Enjoy Personal Audio of Natural History, Architecture, and the Native American Experience on this 90-minute cruise from the Ferry Building.

Since 1949 this Amtrak train has taken travelers on scenic rides between Roseville, IL and Oakland, CA.

San Francisco's famous gay and lesbian neighborhood is filled with interesting cafes, bars and shops worth exploring. The Castro Theatre draws movie buffs year-round with film festivals and movies of every genre.

The museum itself is a work of art that houses a strong collection and traveling shows.

The War Memorial Opera House is home to both the San Francisco Opera and Ballet.  Opera season runs approximately 6 weeks in June and July and then again in September through November.  The Ballet...

This Queen Anne style home, now a museum, was the house where the merchant family of blue jeans (Haas) and canned goods (Lilienthal) lived.

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

This is the oldest art school in the West, and the alma mater of some of the nation's most acclaimed artists.

Major street in the port area of San Francisco that has become a bustling area of shops, businesses and sightseeing attractions.

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

Known around the world for its Victorian rowhouses, this spectacular hilltop park is an ideal spot for picture taking.

This post-WWII jazz club still hosts quality local performers.

China Beach is popular not only for its great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, but because it's the only beach in the city considered safe for swimming.