Top Things to Do in San Francisco, CA - San Francisco Attractions
Things to Do in San Francisco
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- City Tours
- Nature and Wildlife
- Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Day Trips
- Wine Tastings
- Parks
- Half-day Tours
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- Speciality Museums
- Full-day Tours
- Self-guided Tours & Rentals
- Theatres
- Audio Guides
- Segway Tours
- Historic Sites
- Hop on Hop Off
- Night Tours
- Historic Walking Areas
- Skip-the-Line Tours
- 4WD Tours
- Art Museums
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- Sunset Cruises
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Top Attractions in San Francisco
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
North Waterfront/Embarcadero
Admission tickets from £24.56
Science Museums
Golden Gate Park
Admission tickets from £31.77
Speciality Museums
Presidio
Admission tickets from £20.50
Hiking Trails
Sutro Heights
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Shopping Malls
South Beach
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
Russian Hill
Art Museums
South Beach
Admission tickets from £20.50
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Telegraph Hill
Art Museums
Lincoln Park
Admission tickets from £12.30
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
Fisherman’s Wharf
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
Golden Gate Park
Speciality Museums
Golden Gate Park
Admission tickets from £12.30
Speciality Museums
Fisherman’s Wharf
Neighbourhoods • Piers & Boardwalks
Fisherman’s Wharf
Admission tickets from £25.22
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Golden Gate Heights
Historic Walking Areas
Downtown San Francisco
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What travellers are saying
- TheTravellingGeekEngland, UK45 contributionsReally enjoyed our day at the island, very interesting to see the place I had only seen in the movies and really enjoyable trip out on the ferry to the island.
Unfortunately due to restrictions you couldn't get any food or drink other than water once there, so pack something if you can.Written 17 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - DPW1967Fort Lauderdale, FL134 contributionsIf you get the opportunity you must visit this bridge. Not the biggest, not the best, but very impressive,Written 16 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- tjmahoneyEdina, MN37 contributionsSpent a great three days in S.F. Started with a Giants baseball game with great views of the Bay; Bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge with a return via Ferry; Cable Car ride; explored the Mission, Castro and Noe District shops and restaurants; drove north up the coast to splurge on raw oysters. Check out the scenic Field of Dreams field in Nicasio CA. We stayed at The Inn of San Francisco, a comfortable B&B. If you can, make sure you see the show "Dear San Francisco" at Club Fugazzi: it is 90 minutes full of entertainment.Written 18 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Lisa S5 contributionsThis is such a beautiful place to walk around and take photos. Many people were getting wedding and graduation photos taken while I was there. The architecture, plants and wildlife are wonderful. Great place for a stroll or just to sit on the grassy side and read or people watch.Written 3 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Margaret OCarefree, AZ225 contributionsThe gardens have amazing specimens and history. Japanese Tea Garden was hyper maintained. If I had the time, I would have stayed all day.Written 15 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- cocot1919Bayside, NY10 contributionsGale force winds dislodging your camera/phone from your hands, standing on the edge of nowhere with no bottom in sight all to get some of the best views of San Francisco. It was all well worth it. Twin Peaks is a must see.Written 13 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- StephenCrossDublin, Ireland16,894 contributionsThis is an interesting exhibition / event area that is mainly directed towards children. Based on the waterfront area .Written 10 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- K B2 contributionsThis is a nice combination of an Aquarium, Rainforest/Atrium, and planetarium. So much to do. Cannot recommend the VIP tour highly enough. Very educational and you get to explore spaces unavailable to general admission--bone archives and Fish archives.Written 18 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- hperdaems37 contributionsthis museum shares a lot of back ground information on how roy and walt started the company.
lots of information which is shown in multi media format (screens, movies, sound bites)
wheelchair accessible, and you can borrow a wheelchair if neededWritten 2 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - R. Collins3 contributionsFantastic hike with gorgeous views - don't miss the shipwreck! We decided to spend 4 hours and walked the entire trail, visited the bath ruins, and continue to the small park south of the diner (now closed) where we had great beach and ocean views and views of the west side of Golden Gate park, including the two windmills. A lovely way to spend the day!Written 18 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Anne PHemyock, UK51 contributionsIt was great to be able to use these cable cars around the city especiall getting to and from our hotel to Union Square and Fishermans Wharf.Written 18 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- sharon sPhoenix, AZ19 contributionsThe Empanadas and Red Bay coffee was so good, we went back for a second morning. Great collection of stores in the building, and lots of vendors outside for Saturday market.Written 3 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- BritKansasLeavenworth, KS282 contributionsThis was one of the main things that I wanted to see while we were in San Francisco. The street was very interesting, and worth the trip down it. The view of the street from other parts of the city is beautiful.Written 7 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- hperdaems37 contributionsSFMOMA has a great and wide collection, 7 floors of different kind of arts.
wheelchair accessibility is great, and the set up is very big so enough space also during COVID times
great cafe with outside sitting area, with some statues / art.
easy to spend 3-4 hours hereWritten 2 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Boo JerryWeymouth, UK265 contributionswe were gutted to have gotten here to find out it was closed. We were hoping to have gone in and looked out accross the city especially as we timmed it to be there for sunset. Not sure if or when it opens?Written 12 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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