Without knowing if this is your first visit or your groups interests here is is my general Must Do San Francisco
1. Ride a Cable Car, the only moving historical landmark in the world. Stop off at the Cable Car Barn at Washington and Mason to get a full understanding of this unique form of transportation. Riding the Powell Hyde line will allow you to see Lombard Street the famous crooked street.
2. Visit Alcatraz, this former prison is the most popular destination in San Francisco. The bay cruise to and from the island will give you the opportunity to see the skyline from the water a unique perspective. It is wise to purchase tickets before you arrive as tours are often sold out http://www.alcatrazcruises.com
3. Visit Coit Tower, Beautiful murals inside, impressive bay view from the tower or Pioneer Park at the base. Then descend Telegraph hill via the Filbert Steps on the east side of the park for a unique view of how folks on Telegraph Hill live, more beautiful bay views and the chance to hear and see the famous Parrots of Telegraph Hill.
4. Golden Gate Bridge, not just a feat of engineering, this 1.7 mile span offers incredible views of The City, the bay and the Pacific ocean. Be sure to visit Ft. Point under the bridge for a different view of this San Francisco Icon.
5. Explore Golden Gate Park, this large urban park can consume a whole day. The Japanese Tea Garden, California Academy of Science, the DeYoung Art Muesum, the Arboretum, Bison Paddock, and Paddle boats are all worth a look and watch the sun go down over the Pacific over a drink or dinner at the Beach Chalet.
6. Chinatown, the most densely populated portion of San Francisco offers an abundance of shopping, food and unique architecture found outside of Asia. The best place to buy souvenirs to take home to friends and family.
7. North Beach, traditionally the Italian section of the city which has no beach but abounds in quaint shops, great restaurants and The City鈥檚 best coffee options.
8. Civic Center, the largest collection of Beaux Arts buildings in the US. Home to San Francisco City Hall, with a dome larger than the US Capital, the Asian Art Museum and the Modern San Francisco Library with its San Francisco History Room housing an eclectic collection of city artifacts and photographs.
9. Yerba Buena Gardens, this urban park is located near the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of The African Diaspora, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the contemporary Jewish Museum, and the Metreon, it will keep you entertained for hours.
10. Twin Peaks, see The City and the bay spread out at your feet. Especially captivating at night when the lights seem to go on for ever.
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Fun things to do in San Francisco:
Hike the Marin Headlands that look down on the Golden Gate bridge. It is only a half day hike, it is stunningly beautiful and the views are breathtaking.
Walk across the golden gate bridge about mid-day. You will be able to see the fog in the distance and enjoy a view not to be seen anywhere else on the planet.
Take the Sausalito ferry (about $10) from the Pier in San Francisco over to Sausalito for dinner and walking through this uber-artsy town. Take the ferry back for a spectacular view of the city at night.
Alcatraz. Book early, as it sells out early in the day every day. Try and buy these tickets in advance so you can get the discount. The boat ride alone is worth the trip. If you enjoy history, you will LOVE the tour of Alcatraz itself.
Get to Chinatown and walk and shop the district and be sure to eat at one of the four places that have lines out the front door at lunch time. None of the great places are expensive, only the good places have lines in front of them.
Head out to see the Cliff House perched over the Pacific Ocean. It is a visit to the Goldrush days and offers a unique view. Take a walk along the promenade and play with the mechanical coin games.
Head to North beach for a night out of walking and shopping with the locals along the Columbus and drop into any one of the fine restaurants at any price point you select. They are all fabulous.
Stop into the museums all over the city, visit Ansel Adams Studio/Museum.Need a list of things to do in San Francisco?
you can see the golden gate bridge; go to the park. don't walk around at night though because I was their at night and I seen a guy get robed, first I past by him said HI then past by him going the other way and he was lying down all beat up. lots of people r asking for a hand out so have some money if your want to give to then needy. they re mims who want money for they're act by the pear, and people who sing to you for one dollar and some change.Need a list of things to do in San Francisco?
Gooday mate, Check out http://SanFranGuide.com/ . There are lot of ideas and things available.
It helped me a lot in my last trip to san francisco.
Cheers
Maz
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