Top 10 Things To Do in San Francisco?

I am going on a family trip and want to know what is the must thing to do in San Francisco!!!(:Top 10 Things To Do in San Francisco?
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Here is my 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.Top 10 Things To Do in San Francisco?
I went to San Fran a while back and there's tons of amazing stuff to do. There really isn't any particular order of enjoyability. One thing was looking around Grace Cathedral, which was absolutely amazing. The people there don't really mind if you wander around in it, as long as you don't disturb anything. Also, wandering about Nob Hill. You can find the most interesting places when you are walking about it. That brings me to the next thing: Chinatown. You really have to go. It's absolutely amazing, the things you can see! And number 4 is linked to that: dim sum. Eat some. Next would have to be riding the street trolley. I know most of things sound rather touristy but they really are amazing! Bonus: the street car takes you to Fishermans Wharf, which really can take up an entire day of your trip just visiting.



When you are there you can try touring some of the boats there, or even the old military submarine. Also a great thing about the wharf: fish and chips that taste like they were made of pure awesomeness. I have to say I also really liked trying tea at the Palace hotel. That or brunch, which, again, very touristy but if you don't care about that aspect then indulge in the silly touristy goodness. The last few things I didn't actually try but a lot of people recommend. One would be seeing Alcatraz island and the golden gate bridge. Another is visiting Japantown, maybe even trying one of the steam baths and massages in one of the hotels. I hope you enjoy your trip! :)
= Fisherman's Wharf

Shops, shops, and a plethora of great seafood restaurants line the Wharf, where you still see vestiges of the old fishing crafts used by the Italian immigrants who brought the Wharf to life after the Gold Rush.



Chinatown

Home to the largest urban population of Chinese people outside China, Chinatown is so authentic, you'll forget you're in San Francisco.



Golden Gate Bridge

You've seen it in movies, television, books and postcards - now go ahead and take a walk on it! And don't forget your camera.



Union Square

The finest shopping is found here with heavy-hitters like Macy's, Tiffany's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus. Side streets hide some great surprises, too.



Cable Car Ride

Can you really say you've been to San Francisco without a ride on a clanking cable car? And nobody thought they'd work back in 1873...





Golden Gate Park

A beautiful oasis in the middle of a bustling city, you'll find museums, gardens, a lake - even a herd of bison.



Alcatraz

One visit to this foreboding island and you'll know why escape was so appealing! Notorious criminals did time here: Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly, to name a few.



Museums/Galleries

Some of the finest museums and galleries in the world reside in San Francisco, from SFMOMA to the Asian Art Museum to the DeYoung芒鈧€漚ll of them offer a stunning diversity of artistic expression.



Union Street

Amidst chic shops and restaurants, enjoy the brightly painted Victorians and secret courtyards. As much fun at night as it is in the daytime.



Broadway/North Beach

Settled by Italian immigrants, the area offers outstanding Italian food and charming, old world caf脙漏s. The effects of subsequent immigrants makes this neighborhood a fascinating melange of history and cuisine. And talk about nightlife!Top 10 Things To Do in San Francisco?
My list differs somewhat from ajtheactress, but hers is solid :)



1) Walk the Embarcadero (http://sfxplorer.com/embarcadero.html). This gives you a great chance to see the bay and visit tourist favorites like Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf.



2) Visit either Alcatraz or Angel Island (http://sfxplorer.com/angel-island.html). I'm partial to Angel island because it's bigger, cheaper, less crowded (no "sold out" issues) and has better hiking and views.... but obviously "the Rock" is far more famous, and either gets you on the bay with incredible views!



3) Visit the Mission! (http://sfxplorer.com/mission-district.ht鈥?/a> It's easy to get bogged down in history, but the Mission is making history as the most forward-focused neighborhood in San Francisco from a cultural standpoint. There's tons of cool street art - including a Banksy and many amazing murals - and the ice cream (http://sfxplorer.com/bi-rite-creamery.ht鈥?/a> and coffee (http://sfxplorer.com/philz-coffee.html) wars only benefit you! Tartine Bakery is also deserving of its stellar reputation.



4) Hike the Lands End trail (http://sfxplorer.com/lands-end.html) with the some of the best views and natural beauty in SF. It's also within close range of the Legion of Honor Museum and Baker Beach.



5) Visit Golden Gate Park (http://sfxplorer.com/golden-gate-park.ht鈥?/a> - you can spend a whole day wandering around and finding surprises (like buffalo!)... in fact, I recommend Sunday when much of the park is closed to cars. The Cal Academy of Science and the de Young Museum (with a phenomenal observation deck!) are both in the GG park.



6) Find an event! One of the most exciting parts of SF is the action-oriented culture... whether it's Critical Mass, Dolores Park movie night, Burning Man Decompression or a smaller quirkier event - find something that draws your interest and check it out!



7) The two best art museums in SF are the MOMA and the de Young... visit both or check the exhibits and choose your favorite. The de Young has the advantage of being in Golden Gate Park... but the MOMA is only a few blocks away from a real life Frank Lloyd Wright design, the Xanadu Gallery (http://sfxplorer.com/xanadu-gallery.html鈥?/a>



8) Ride the Cable Cars, of course! They were invented to save the horses from dying while trying to get up San Francisco's hills... seriously. The Cable Car Museum (http://sfxplorer.com/cable-car-museum.ht鈥?/a> is very cool and free, and provides the "horsepower" for the cables.



9) Walk the Golden Gate Bridge! For those that dislike backtracking, catching a ferry from Sausalito (back to either Pier 39 or the Ferry Building) is a good option. Also the hands-on Exploratorium is an honorable mention for this list... and higher if you have children :)



10) Leave! A trip to the Marin Headlands, or further north - eg, Stinson Beach, Mt Tamalpais, Point Reyes - is shockingly close and will leave you ready for further SF adventures. The Muni 76 line (http://www.sfmta.com/cms/asystem/routede鈥?/a> runs on weekends and holidays and gets you to Rodeo Beach for $2 and no driving :)



Notably absent =%26gt; North Beach and Chinatown... both are fun, interesting, historic, etc, albeit a bit caricatured. The JeJune Institute and Beach Blanket Babylon make strong showings in this neck of the woods, and there is a Banksy at the corner of Columbus and Broadway :)
1. Go to the piers

2. Go to alcatraz

3.Go to six flags/roller coaster (There's one around there)

4. Walk around the city

5.Go to the park

6.Go site seeing

7.Take a trolley ride

8.Eat there very good food

9.Go to the battle ships and get a tour

10.Walk around

Just go there and have fun , walk around thats the best thing to doTop 10 Things To Do in San Francisco?
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