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PIER 39
Tourist attraction
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
4.60 (120.1K reviews)
2
Golden Gate Bridge
Bridge
Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
4.80 (73.4K reviews)
3
Golden Gate Park
Park
The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums.
4.80 (43.2K reviews)
4
Alcatraz Island
Historical place
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with an audio tour, accessible by ferry.
4.70 (38.3K reviews)
5
Union Square
Historical landmark
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife.
4.40 (33.7K reviews)
6
Ferry Building
Historical landmark
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space.
4.60 (31.9K reviews)
7
Oracle Park
Stadium
Home to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.
4.70 (26.7K reviews)
9
The Painted Ladies
Historical landmark
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
4.40 (23.3K reviews)
10
Palace of Fine Arts
Event venue
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
4.70 (22.2K reviews)
12
Bistro Boudin
Restaurant
Famed for sourdough since 1849, this California bakery/cafe chain also offers light American bites.
$$ $$
4.40 (14.9K reviews)
14
Dolores Park
Park
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
4.70 (14.1K reviews)
15
Japanese Tea Garden
Garden
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge.
4.50 (13.7K reviews)
16
Coit Tower
Historical landmark
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
4.50 (13.2K reviews)
17
Twin Peaks
Park
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails.
4.70 (12.6K reviews)
18
San Francisco Zoo
Zoo
Families come for the more than 2,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits.
4.40 (12.4K reviews)
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Fisherman's Wharf
Tourist attraction
Bustling waterfront area with seafood restaurants, shopping, an aquarium, sea lions & ferry tours.
4.60 (9.3K reviews)