Any time you visit a new city it is a good idea to borrow or purchase a guide book, it contains info on attractions, lodging, restaurants, weather, public transportation and maps.
Here is myMust 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 Accademy 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 home to the Museum of Modern Art the Museum of The African Diaspora, Cartoon Art Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 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.What to see and do in San Francisco?
CLEMENT STREET: it is full of all sorts of GREAT gourmet food! there is a crepe shop and everything
JAPANTOWN: its kinda cliche but it really never gets old, me and my best friend go there all the time but its still really fun... they have this little convention center and on the top floor there is a lolita shop that has a lot of cute, unique lolita clothes... the malls there are really pretty and they have a nice book store with manga and all sorts of japanese books.. it also has like a picture booth place with LOTS of japanese photobooths and its REALLY cute designs and REALLY cute everything
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...What to see and do in San Francisco?
Pier 39? Totally tourist. But... might be fun. Up to you.
Ride Muni 33 bus from Mission or Castro to Haight. You will not regret it.
Walk Mono Steps, Acme Alley and/or Iron Alley. You will not regret it. (Once you catch your breath.)
Eat at Nirvana. Yum.
Wander around in Golden Gate Park for a few hours. Get lost if possible.
Have lunch a Hard Knox Cafe on 3rd St in Dogpatch.
You should definitely check out Pier 39 and Chinatown :)What to see and do in San Francisco?
golden gate park.
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