Top five things to do in the San Francisco area?

I will fly to sanfrancisco in 2 hrs give me top five things to do in the San Francisco area?Top five things to do in the San Francisco area?
Tom C gave you a quick and dirty list. I'd recommend avoiding Fisherman's wharf or at least limit your visit to the short amount of time it takes to get to/from Alcatraz. I was recently named one of the biggest tourist traps in the US.



Below is my personal 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



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, the Deyoung Muesum [American Art], 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. Buena Vista Gardens, this urban park is home to the Museum of Modern Art the Museum of The African Diaspora, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and the Metreon 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 five things to do in the San Francisco area?
1. Golden Gate Bridge

2. Golden Gate Park

3. check out chinatown..they got some really cool, neat things to see

4. check out sausalito and marin county

5. alcatraz

6. angel island..has views of san francisco and is a site where immigrants were historically held in detention when they were trying to come to the united states

7. dine at one of San Francisco's many gourmet restaurants..the best part about san francisco is you have so much variety in cuisine that you could never be bored of any particular kind of food

8. visit city hallTop five things to do in the San Francisco area?
Who really visits tourist attractions anymore ? I say: go to some clubs in the city. Go shopping. Go to the amazing parks, museums, Sf moma, Sf restaurants. Visit some cafes in Oakland on Lakeshore. Go to telegraph in Berkeley. Visit the Cal campus. Enjoy the view, JUST CHILLTop five things to do in the San Francisco area?
choose 5 from top 10 visit sites:



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1. Fishman's wharf and Cable car

2. Golden gate bridge

3. Alcatraz 4. Bay Cruise

5. Lombard street

6. Golden gate park

7. China Town

8. Union square

9. Coit tower

10.Alamo square
Avoid the sinkhole in Richmond.



AJ: YOU were recently named one of the biggest tourist traps in the US? (Check spelling?)