What to do In San Francisco, CA
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Places To Go In San Francisco
Can an atmospheric element be part of a city’s personality? In San Francisco it can. Looking out over the bay, you’ll understand why the fog enveloping the water and buildings is considered to be one of the iconic San Francisco attractions. As the first gray tendrils slowly curl back under the rising sun, the beckoning city appears, teeming with new sights and distractions that will punctuate the story of your trip here. Whether it’s tasting fresh homemade pasta at a closet-sized bistro in North Beach or cheering at a boisterous parade in the Mission, every chapter you write over the course of your San Francisco vacation will be one you want to revisit.
Visiting San Francisco
The steep hilly streets, tightly lined with narrow Victorian houses and crisscrossed by tram rails, call to urban explorers. The city never lacks for things to do. In San Francisco, each neighborhood offers up a different character. Chinatown brims with vibrancy, from the swaying red paper lanterns to the storefronts filled with ornate jewelry and roasted meats. The Castro District’s historical theater and rowdy bars will introduce you to its colorful vibe, while the mellow, hippie Haight-Ashbury will make you want to buy a vintage Volkswagen and relive the ’60s bus. But biking across the Golden Gate Bridge, the past will give way to the present as the breeze whips through your hair and the Pacific Ocean churns below. Perhaps you should take a sunset cruise across the bay next? Discovering what to do in San Francisco is half the fun and you’ll never want to leave this unique city.
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Popular places to visit
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Oracle Park
Catch an event at Oracle Park during your trip to San Francisco. Take in the acclaimed theater scene and beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Alcatraz Island
Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.