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  • TheTravellingGeek
    England, UK45 contributions
    Review of: Alcatraz Island
    A must for anyone travelling to SF
    Really 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • DPW1967
    Fort Lauderdale, FL134 contributions
    Review of: Golden Gate Bridge
    Wow!
    If you get the opportunity you must visit this bridge. Not the biggest, not the best, but very impressive,
    Written 16 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • tjmahoney
    Edina, MN37 contributions
    Review of: Oracle Park
    Three Full Days of Fun
    Spent 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Lisa S
    5 contributions
    Review of: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
    Architectural history surrounded by serene landscape
    This 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Margaret O
    Carefree, AZ225 contributions
    Review of: Golden Gate Park
    Sunday’s are very busy
    The 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • cocot1919
    Bayside, NY10 contributions
    Review of: Twin Peaks
    Oooo
    Gale 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • StephenCross
    Dublin, Ireland16,894 contributions
    Review of: Exploratorium
    Childrens place for fun
    This is an interesting exhibition / event area that is mainly directed towards children. Based on the waterfront area .
    Written 10 April 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • K B
    2 contributions
    Review of: California Academy of Sciences
    HIGHLY RECCOMEND
    This 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • hperdaems
    37 contributions
    Review of: Walt Disney Family Museum
    wheelchair accessible, lots of back ground info
    this 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 needed
    Written 2 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • R. Collins
    3 contributions
    Review of: Lands End
    Shipwreck
    Fantastic 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Anne P
    Hemyock, UK51 contributions
    Review of: Cable Cars
    Great asset to SF
    It 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • sharon s
    Phoenix, AZ19 contributions
    Review of: Ferry Building Marketplace
    weekend market at Ferry Building
    The 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • BritKansas
    Leavenworth, KS282 contributions
    Review of: Lombard Street
    Interesting Street
    This 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 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • hperdaems
    37 contributions
    Review of: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
    wheelchair accessible, great collection
    SFMOMA 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 here
    Written 2 May 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
  • Boo Jerry
    Weymouth, UK265 contributions
    Review of: Coit Tower
    fab views of the city
    we 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 2022
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