Top 10 Unique Tips on What to Do and See in San Francisco, California
Top 10 Unique Tips on What to Do and See in San Francisco, California

Top 10 Unique Tips on What to Do and See in San Francisco, California

Unlock the Magic of San Francisco: Top 10 Unique Tips for a Memorable Visit

San Francisco is a city like no other, with its stunning vistas, eclectic neighborhoods, rich cultural history and endless possibilities. With so much to do and see, it can be overwhelming to plan your itinerary. To help you out, here are some unique and pithy ideas to explore the surrounding areas and experience different aspects of the fantastic cultural landmarks, from its iconic Golden Gate Bridge to its vibrant districts.

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The Embarcadero and the Ferry Building
The Embarcadero with the Bay Bridge in the background
  • The Embarcadero stretches along the shoreline, an excellent place to relax and walk, jog, or just enjoy everything around you, including people watching
  • Exploratorium, Ferry Building, Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, and ferry rides to Alcatraz are just a few of the fantastic stops/possibilities along the way
  • The Ferry Building provides a wide variety of food, wine, snack, chocolate, souvenir, and arts/craft shops, and houses many food artisan merchants that bring together the culinary traditions of the Bay Area
  • Farmers’ market on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

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Palace of Fine Arts
Palace of Fine Arts
  • The grandeur of this place is spellbinding and breathtaking
  • Relaxing, quiet, and beautiful atmosphere, a good place to go for a walk or sit and relax and enjoy the nature
  • It was originally built for the Panama Pacific World Fair of 1915 and the only structure from the exposition that survives on site
  • A unique combination of Greek & Roman art

8

Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park
Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park
  • A quaint gorgeous garden with unique greenery and waterfalls, one of the hidden gems in Golden Gate Park
  • A pleasant and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco city life
  • Statues and buildings were transported originally from Japan
  • Authentic, with a koi pond, pagoda, bridges, rock garden, statues of Buddha

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Grand View Park
Grand View Park
  • Little hilltop park in the Sunset district that provides an almost 360-degree view of the city
  • On a sunny day, you may be able to see the Farallon Islands
  • The stairs on the west side are unique and make for a quick trip to the 16th street tiled (mural) steps

6

Legion of Honor
Legion of Honor
  • Legion of Honor is where you can find exquisite artwork, European paintings, ceramic sculptures, decorative arts, and ancient collections
  • The Rodin collection is very impressive and takes up several rooms
  • Other impressionists in the collection include: Monet, Rembrandt, Renoir, Rubens, El Greco, van Gogh, Cézanne, Pissarro
  • It has thrilling external views, such as the courtyard colonnade entryway presided over by Rodin’s Thinker, or the cypress forested views of Presidio Park with glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge peaking through
  • Modeled after the neoclassical Palais de la Légion d’Honneur in Paris

5

Sutro Heights
Great Highway and the Pacific Ocean from Sutro Heights Park in San Francisco
  • Mesmerizing panorama of the Pacific Ocean, seal rocks, and Ocean Beach with unique views of the windmills of Golden Gate Park
  • You can hear the waves crashing and feel the breeze blowing, and see the sun’s ray reflecting off the ocean
  • Incredibly peaceful place and a great spot to watch the sunset
  • Originally it was purchased & developed by wealthy Adolph Sutro (mayor of San Francisco between 1895-1897)

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Take “F” Streetcar from Castro via Embarcadero to Fisherman’s Wharf
Take F streetcar from Castro via Embarcadero to Fisherman’s Wharf
  • F Line is a heritage tram service using restored, refurbished historic streetcars from cities around the world
  • They run from Fisherman’s Wharf to Castro and are a great way to get around the city in style
  • The history of each car is displayed on board
  • F Line is part of San Francisco’s public transit system (known locally as Muni); standard Muni fare system applies

3

Crissy Field
Crissy Field San Francisco
  • Stellar view, wide open spaces, beaches, walking trails, and open grassy fields
  • There are plenty of picnic areas, bike, and running paths
  • Excellent place to play with dogs

2

Twin Peaks
The view from Twin Peaks at sunset
  • Twin Peaks (height of roughly 925 feet, 282 meters) lies approximately in the geographic center of San Francisco
  • Second-highest point in San Francisco after Mount Davidson
  • Provides a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the city, the bay, and the ocean beyond

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Bike or Walk Across Golden Gate Bridge to Marin Headlands for a Spectacular View of San Francisco
Cycle across Golden Gate Bridge to Marin Headlands for a spectacular view of San Francisco
  • San Francisco is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world
  • Cyclists and pedestrians can cross Golden Gate Bridge 24/7 the entire year
  • Optional: bike to Sausalito and return by ferry to San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf

Bonus:

China Beach and Baker Beach
China Beach and Baker Beach
  • Baker Beach is more than a mile-long sandy beach; China Beach is a small rocky cove
  • Spectacular and unforgettable view of Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Bridge
  • China Beach was named for Chinese fishermen that camped here, while John Henry Baker was a farmer and landowner, hence the name
  • The closer you get to the northern part of Baker Beach, the more sunbathers define it as a „clothing optional” section

Bonus2:

Pier 7
Pier 7 in San Francisco
  • Pier 7 offers beautiful, obstacle-free views of San Francisco Bay, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Yerba Buena Island, and Treasure Island, as well as the downtown San Francisco (Financial District and Telegraph Hill) cityscape
  • Take a visit to Pier 7 as you stop by the Ferry Building, the Exploratorium or as you walk along the Embarcadero
  • The Embarcadero: an excellent place to relax and walk, jog or just enjoy everything around you, including people watching

Bonus3:

USS Pampanito Museum and Memorial
USS Pampanito Museum and Memorial
  • Beautifully preserved WW2 submarine with torpedoes and well-preserved equipment that participated in several battles in the Pacific
  • A great experience to how WW2 submarine sailors lived
  • A must if you’re interested in naval history, marine technology, and historical sites
  • If you stand on the deck, you have a clear shot of Alcatraz
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