Sightseeing
Great panoramic view from Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge, inculding Alcatraz & Angel Island.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
Great panoramic view from Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge, inculding Alcatraz & Angel Island.
Take a ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf to the Alcatraz and do the audio tour...it's a little creepy, but fascinating. Book at least 2 weeks in advance - http://www.alcatraztickets.com/
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
Take a ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf to the Alcatraz and do the audio tour...it's a little creepy, but fascinating. Book at least 2 weeks in advance - http://www.alcatraztickets.com/
Take a ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf to historic Angel Island. When you get there, you can walk the around the island ( about 5 miles) or take a bus tour. http://www.angelisland.com/
107 locals recommend
Angel Island Café
Main StreetTake a ferry ride from Fisherman's Wharf to historic Angel Island. When you get there, you can walk the around the island ( about 5 miles) or take a bus tour. http://www.angelisland.com/
Great spot to watch surfers. On occasion, dolphins can be seen frolicking in the bay.
89 locals recommend
Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Marine DrGreat spot to watch surfers. On occasion, dolphins can be seen frolicking in the bay.
A different view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Also great spot to witness the power of the Pacific - sometimes the waves here are big and loud. If you're feeling energetic, try the sand ladder
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
A different view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Also great spot to witness the power of the Pacific - sometimes the waves here are big and loud. If you're feeling energetic, try the sand ladder
This is one of the most popular tourist spots - it's very 'touristy'. There are a few good restaurants - Scoma's and Boudin. Many bike rental stores for a jaunt accross the Golden Gate Bridge.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
505 Leavenworth StThis is one of the most popular tourist spots - it's very 'touristy'. There are a few good restaurants - Scoma's and Boudin. Many bike rental stores for a jaunt accross the Golden Gate Bridge.
The 'Crookedest Street in the World'. On a clear day there are great views of Coit Tower & the SF Bay from the top (at Hyde St). Also walking to the top is great exercise.
1090 Lombard St
The 'Crookedest Street in the World'. On a clear day there are great views of Coit Tower & the SF Bay from the top (at Hyde St). Also walking to the top is great exercise.
Rent a bike and ride across the bridge to Sausaltio. Or walk across. The views are amazing. Be warned - it can be cold and windy.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeRent a bike and ride across the bridge to Sausaltio. Or walk across. The views are amazing. Be warned - it can be cold and windy.
Sit on the bleachers and watch the bay swimmers - people swim in the Bay year-round. Also a good place to people-watch in general.
44 locals recommend
San Francisco Maritime Museum/Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building
Sit on the bleachers and watch the bay swimmers - people swim in the Bay year-round. Also a good place to people-watch in general.
Arts & Culture
Museums and galleries. The park is a great spot to hang out on a sunny SF day and enjoy the amazing views.
161 locals recommend
Fort Mason
2 Marina BlvdMuseums and galleries. The park is a great spot to hang out on a sunny SF day and enjoy the amazing views.
Everything Else
The brewery tour is great and the beer tasting afterwards isn't bad either.
86 locals recommend
Anchor Brewing Company
1705 Mariposa StThe brewery tour is great and the beer tasting afterwards isn't bad either.
Shopping
Great chocolate, plus there are a few other fun stores in the complex.
217 locals recommend
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StGreat chocolate, plus there are a few other fun stores in the complex.
Food Scene
This is a great, little Italian restaurant. The owner and his crew are wonderful. And the food...awesome. Check it out - http://www.albonarestaurant.com
Albona
551 Francisco StThis is a great, little Italian restaurant. The owner and his crew are wonderful. And the food...awesome. Check it out - http://www.albonarestaurant.com
This is a locals haven. The food is great - I go there for breakfast all the time.
19 locals recommend
Mo's Grill
1322 Grant AveThis is a locals haven. The food is great - I go there for breakfast all the time.
Sotto Mare
552 Green StGreat seafood.
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StThe best pizza in SF.
Caffe Roma
Good coffee with an Italian flair
DeLucchi
500 Columbus AveGreat pasta, nice atmosphere, reasonably priced
Original Joe's
601 Union StGood food, great atmosphere.
Il Pollaio
555 Columbus AveAwesome charbroiled chicken, really friendly staff, inexpensive.
Hillstone
1800 Montgomery StGreat food - I love the Thai Beef Noodle Salad, good atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amante
570 Green StGreat atmosphere, friendly atmosphere.