SIGHTSEEING
A famous landmark in San Francisco. Another place to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful architecture! Only a 5 minute drive from the Golden Gate Bridge.
463 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StA famous landmark in San Francisco. Another place to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful architecture! Only a 5 minute drive from the Golden Gate Bridge.
A very popular tourist destination with stunning views when you get to the top of the stairs!
9 locals recommend
Mosaic Stairway
Moraga StepsA very popular tourist destination with stunning views when you get to the top of the stairs!
My favorite park in the city! The perfect place to have a picnic on a sunny day. I love coming here with my friends to enjoy the sun and views.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetMy favorite park in the city! The perfect place to have a picnic on a sunny day. I love coming here with my friends to enjoy the sun and views.
There is a lot of things to do at Golden Gate Park. You can rent row boats at Stow Lake or visit The Conservatory of Flowers! The famous California Academy of Science is also located here as well.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
There is a lot of things to do at Golden Gate Park. You can rent row boats at Stow Lake or visit The Conservatory of Flowers! The famous California Academy of Science is also located here as well.
A wonderful museum I recommend to anyone that is visiting San Francisco for the first time! Make sure to buy your tickets ahead of time if you plan on coming here.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StA wonderful museum I recommend to anyone that is visiting San Francisco for the first time! Make sure to buy your tickets ahead of time if you plan on coming here.
One of San Francisco’s top tourist destinations. Home to 82 shops and restaurants! family oriented entertainment, and lots of sea lions! Make sure to try the clam chowder here :)
416 locals recommend
Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoOne of San Francisco’s top tourist destinations. Home to 82 shops and restaurants! family oriented entertainment, and lots of sea lions! Make sure to try the clam chowder here :)
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveBeautiful scenery here, a classic sightseeing spot.
VIEWS
My favorite viewpoints in San Francisco
This hidden gem is the best spot to take incredible photos of the entire city.
26 locals recommend
Ina Coolbrith Park
Vallejo StreetThis hidden gem is the best spot to take incredible photos of the entire city.
This is a very well known viewpoint. At the top of San Francisco, you can see the whole city from here!
727 locals recommend
Twin Peaks
This is a very well known viewpoint. At the top of San Francisco, you can see the whole city from here!
There is a swing somewhere on this hill that overlooks the entire city. It’s a great spot to take photos!
47 locals recommend
Billy Goat Hill Park
2442 Castro StThere is a swing somewhere on this hill that overlooks the entire city. It’s a great spot to take photos!
DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO
Some spots to hit when you are visiting Downtown San Francisco
If you are going to Downtown San Francisco, you will end up here in Union Square. This is where you can explore all the restaurant options and shops such as Westfield Mall. The Cheesecake Factory is very popular here because it is located at the top floor of Macy’s, with a stunning view of Union Square.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StIf you are going to Downtown San Francisco, you will end up here in Union Square. This is where you can explore all the restaurant options and shops such as Westfield Mall. The Cheesecake Factory is very popular here because it is located at the top floor of Macy’s, with a stunning view of Union Square.
Located on the 4th floor of the Neiman Marcus building. There is delicious food and beautiful drinks here. This restaurant is a main attraction because of the stunning glass dome constructed of more than 2000 pieces of colored glass!
12 locals recommend
The Rotunda
150 Stockton StreetLocated on the 4th floor of the Neiman Marcus building. There is delicious food and beautiful drinks here. This restaurant is a main attraction because of the stunning glass dome constructed of more than 2000 pieces of colored glass!
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Where to go to get the perfect view of the Golden Gate Bridge
One of my favorite viewpoints of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is also one of my go to spots for sunsets. You can walk on the coastal trail to get more stunning views of the Bay. Perfect area to get a little bit of everything!
Golden Gate overlook
Langdon CourtOne of my favorite viewpoints of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is also one of my go to spots for sunsets. You can walk on the coastal trail to get more stunning views of the Bay. Perfect area to get a little bit of everything!
Another great viewpoint of the Golden Gate Bridge and one of the most popular spots for photography. I highly recommend this place if you want a view of the entire bridge.
32 locals recommend
Battery Spencer
Conzelman RoadAnother great viewpoint of the Golden Gate Bridge and one of the most popular spots for photography. I highly recommend this place if you want a view of the entire bridge.
Baker Beach
The beach with the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge!
I like this beach because there is a trail that overlooks the ocean and Golden Gate Bridge. It is beautiful here!
16 locals recommend
Marshall’s Beach
I like this beach because there is a trail that overlooks the ocean and Golden Gate Bridge. It is beautiful here!
There is a small section off the road next to this trail you can park at. Take this trail for spectacular views of the bridge and ocean!
12 locals recommend
Batteries to Bluffs Trail
Battery to Bluffs TrailThere is a small section off the road next to this trail you can park at. Take this trail for spectacular views of the bridge and ocean!
NIGHT LIFE
Just visit bars for a night out in the city
The Zombie Village
441 Jones StreetLast Rites
718 14th StPeacekeeper
925 Bush StThe Beehive
842 Valencia StDel Mar
2125 Lombard StEl Techo
2516 Mission StA fun bar to go with your friends but must visit during the day!
Such a unique bar it is very one of a kind due to their revolving shelves! It is really awesome how the shelves move up and down and it looks great at night. Perfect for a date night!
Bottle Club Pub
555 Geary StreetSuch a unique bar it is very one of a kind due to their revolving shelves! It is really awesome how the shelves move up and down and it looks great at night. Perfect for a date night!
A fun arcade bar that is perfect for a date night or with a group of friends. The food here is also very yummy!
Thriller Social Club
508 4th StreetA fun arcade bar that is perfect for a date night or with a group of friends. The food here is also very yummy!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Muni
The SFMTA’s official ticketing app, MuniMobile lets you buy tickets instantly through a credit/debit card, PayPal account, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The app also shows you the times and routes. If you are paying cash, exact change is required. A more in depth explanation of how MUNI works: https://www.sftravel.com/article/transportation-basics-how-use-muni
Getting around
BART
The Millbrae Bart Station is a less than 5 minute drive from this Airbnb! You can park your car at the station all day for a $3 fee. Download the CLIPPER APP to purchase BART tickets. Powell St Station is the stop to take if you are going to Union Square.