At the Legion of Honor , you can see an extensive collection of sculptures by Auguste Rodin. Or go to the DeYoung Museum for traditional arts of all kinds. The Exploratorium was one of the first modern science museums, and it appeals to everyone, from tiny tots who enjoy watching shiny things moving to veteran scientists who like to explore the fundamentals. You might also enjoy the Academy of Sciences , where you can see grass growing on a rooftop or get a peek at the rare albino alligator.
If you loved riding the cable car, visit the free Cable Car Museum to find out about their history and see how they work. Those are just the highlights. If none of those museums appeal to you, try looking through this list of San Francisco museums A to Z. It was once a military base, but now the Presidio is a place to go for all kinds of activities.
You can visit the Disney Family Museum , go for a hike, or see artist Andy Goldsworthy's "site specific" art installations. On Sundays, dozens of local food trucks arrive to cater the Presidio Picnic on the Main Parade Ground, which is held from the end of March through October. Sausalito is a charming small town just across the bay north of San Francisco. Its location provides some of the best views of San Francisco in the area, which is what makes going there so much fun.
While you're there, you can see their unique houseboat community or take a stroll along the waterfront, browse in the shops, and have a bite to eat. Taking a ferry from Fisherman's Wharf to Sausalito makes the trip even more fun. It's like taking a mini-bay cruise. You can also drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to get there, taking time to enjoy the views along the way. Find out how to get Sausalito, where to park, and when to go using the complete guide to Sausalito. Angel Island is an excellent place to get some breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.
Or to get a little breathless while hiking to the top of foot-tall Mount Livermore. You can also check out a Civil War fort or go to the Immigration Station Museum , which recounts the history of Chinese immigrants hoping to enter America.
To find out about transportation options, and discover things you can do on the island, use the Angel Island guide. A bay cruise is a great way to see all of San Francisco, including its famous skyline. A cruise can be fun, but if you aren't prepared, you can end up so cold you can't even think about the scenery or unhappy that you aren't going where you expected to.
Get all of the information you need to choose your perfect outing, from the best time of day to how to avoid deceptive advertising in our complete guide to San Francisco Bay cruises. Blue and white seagull-emblazoned signs touting the Mile Drive show up all over town.
Following them can take you to some interesting spots, through beautiful neighborhoods, and to Twin Peaks for a panoramic view of the city when it isn't foggy. Part of the route is best covered by foot , and some of it is just plain boring. Doing only the good bits will cut your time in half.
To get a map of the drive, find out which parts to see by walking and how to tour the rest by automobile, check out the complete guide to the Mile Drive. When people say Lombard Street, they usually mean a single block of it between Leavenworth and Hyde, a section with eight sharp turns and a roadway flanked by colorful flowers.
Once you get there, it's one of those touristy things to do that's over so fast you might end up wondering why you went. If you need more information, such as where it is and how to get there, check the complete guide to doing Lombard Street the right way. Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 are the things people often want to visit in San Francisco.
They are also definitely some of the oldest and most outdated places to go in the city. You could avoid them altogether and visit the modern waterfront listed above, but if you can't help yourself Take in the highlights and get away from the tourist traps. Go left along the waterfront walkway to see those legendary sea lions. Exhibits cover a variety of time frames and geographical locations. While art and period interiors from North America feature strongly in the collection, many other exhibits from Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Near East are of note.
British art and folk art from Africa, America, and the Pacific Islands, are also well represented. Admission to the de Young Museum includes free same-day admission to the Legion of Honor. The view from Twin Peaks at sunrise. These two uninhabited hills, more than feet high, have one of the finest views out over the city and bay. Access is easy — you can drive to the north peak parking area, park your car, and soak up the amazing vista.
For those looking for a bit of activity, take a hike along trails over the north and south peaks. This is some of the best hiking in San Francisco. While up here, you may be forgiven for thinking these are the highest of San Francisco's 43 hills; however, that lofty distinction belongs to Mount Davidson, which is 33 feet higher. The Twin Peaks are the only hills in San Francisco not to have been built over and remain in their original state.
Even on warm days, strong, cool breezes blow in from the Pacific, especially in the late afternoon. The museum opened in , with the basis of the collection coming from art collector Avery Brundage. Brundage built up a private collection, which in he offered to the city of San Francisco "to bridge the gap between East and West. Building on this, the museum has continued to amass various pieces and now contains an extensive collection of sculptures, paintings, bronzes, ceramics, jade carvings, and architectural fragments from Japan, Korea, China, India, Iran, and other Asiatic cultures.
The works span more than 6, years. Plans are afoot for a substantial expansion, with the creation of a new pavilion. One of San Francisco's top family attractions, the Exploratorium is an incredibly popular science museum, with exhibits for both children and adults to enjoy.
A huge number of diverse exhibits, and many with hand-on learning experiences, cover various areas of interest, all of which are designed to educate and entertain. Children tend to rate this museum very highly, with all kinds of experiments and fun things to do, and whether they have kids or not, most adults also rave about the Exploratorium. Enjoying high tea at a historic hotel gives tourists a sense of the city's grandeur during the Victorian era and the turn of the century.
The Fairmont San Francisco on Nob Hill, opened in , is renowned for its opulent lobby and elegant ambience. Also on Nob Hill, The Ritz-Carlton is well-known for its fancy afternoon tea service in The Lounge , a sophisticated reception room with splendid city views. One of the city's grandest historic hotels, the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel was built in in the downtown area near Market Street. The Palace Hotel awes visitors with its magnificent Garden Court reception area , where a traditional afternoon tea is served complete with fine china, sterling silver, and classic specialties like finger sandwiches and handmade scones.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This square-mile park in Marin County is a designated Biosphere Reserve and home to a myriad of attractions. It is also simply a beautiful place to enjoy nature and relax. The park has walking trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and beautiful beach areas. Some of the beaches have fabulous views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The park is also a place of history and home to the historic Fort Baker , a former US Army post from the early 20th century.
Oracle Park. Home of the San Francisco Giants, Oracle Park is a fun place to take in a baseball game while visiting the city. If you want to gaze out over the ball park to the sublime view of the ocean, buy tickets along the 1st base or 3rd base lines or behind home plate. If you aren't able to see a game, consider taking a minute ballpark tour for a behind-the-scenes look at places off limits to most people. You can learn about the historic moments that have taken place here and explore the architecture.
Tours are scheduled around games and do not run every day so check the online calendar in advance. Hot air balloons over the Napa Valley. Less than 1. Many people day trip to this area to enjoy the scenery and stop in at some of the sites along the way. Situated at the southern end of the valley of the same name, some 52 miles from San Francisco, Napa is one of the largest Californian towns north of San Francisco.
This is an incredibly scenic area with a drier climate than the coastal regions. It was founded in and bears the name of the long extinct Napa Indians. The western boundary is formed by the Napa Mountains. The Howell Mountains form the eastern boundary of Napa County and they also protect the valley from storms. Napa Valley Map Historical.
Angel Island State Park. Access Walk-thru. Appointments available as of October 25, , pm. Drop-ins available Monday to Friday, 10 am to pm. Book an appointment. If you are under 18, you will need a parent or guardian to come with you to get your vaccine. Safeway Pharmacy Drop-ins are accepted: Monday to Friday, am to pm and 2 to pm Saturday and Sunday, am to pm and 2 to pm You can drop in to get your second dose even if you got your first dose somewhere else.
Walgreens Drop-ins accepted daily am to pm. Kaiser Geary Campus Vaccine Tent. Drop-ins accepted Monday to Friday 9 am to pm, and pm to pm. You can also call to request an MRN. You will need an MRN to book an appointment.
No appointments as of October 25, , pm. Visit booking website. CVS Store in Target. Or call Balboa High School. Access Wheelchair accessible. Malcolm X Academy School. Drop-ins accepted: Tuesdays from pm to pm. The Golden Gate Bridge is probably the best known San Francisco attraction and it is more than just a gorgeous place to take a photo.
The bridge has over 10 million visitors annually and connects San Francisco with the northern counties of California. Some of the bridge's towers extend feet tall. You can choose to simply drive your car across the bridge, walk across it, or even go on a guided tour. When visiting, be sure to head to the Bridge Pavilion for historical information and souvenirs as well as the chance to view the original "test tower.
Website: www. Fisherman's Wharf is one of the sites in San Francisco with a great deal of history and culture. It began as Meigg's Wharf, which was city's principal port of entry, where food as well as immigrants arrived. Today, this is the best area in the city to get fresh seafood, whether you want to prepare it yourself or eat at a restaurant. You can walk among the historic piers, talk to local fisherman, or even take a cruise that shows you the waterfront.
There are also numerous city tours that leave from the wharf, making it easy to fit into your trip. Alcatraz Island may be well-known for the Alcatraz prison, but it offers more than that.
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