Most reviewed Historical landmarks in San Francisco, United States to visit (Updated March, 2024)

Most reviewed Historical landmarks in San Francisco

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of San Francisco through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 37 places from Historical landmark category.

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Union Square

Historical landmark

Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife.

4.40 (33.7K reviews) (~1.47 km from centre)

Ferry Building

Historical landmark

Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space.

4.60 (31.9K reviews) (~2.94 km from centre)

The Painted Ladies

Historical landmark

Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.

4.40 (23.3K reviews) (~1.17 km from centre)

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) (~2.88 km from centre)

Chinatown San Francisco

Tourist attraction

Iconic area with the largest assembly of Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events outside of Asia.

4.30 (8.2K reviews) (~1.96 km from centre)

Conservatory of Flowers

Botanical garden

Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.

4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~3.62 km from centre)

Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar

Seafood restaurant

Embarcadero restaurant with a focus on seafood & outdoor, waterside seating, plus live music.

$$ $$

4.30 (2.6K reviews) (~3.18 km from centre)

Tadich Grill

Seafood restaurant

Institution for fresh fish and classic cocktails with an old-school setting and a lively atmosphere.

$$$ $

4.50 (2.6K reviews) (~2.41 km from centre)

USS Pampanito Museum and Memorial

Museum

This restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.

4.60 (2.1K reviews) (~3.46 km from centre)

SS Jeremiah O'Brien

Maritime museum

Functioning World War II–era naval ship serving as a living museum for the Liberty class of ships.

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~3.53 km from centre)

Pier 45

Historical landmark

Historic working fishing pier known for its 2 World War II-era vessels & antique arcade museum.

4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~3.38 km from centre)

Cable Car Turnaround Powell St.

Historical landmark

👍👍 End of discussion, this is probably the NO.1 you "can not miss" activities when you're in town of San Francisco, only through this way, you get to enjoy the hilly portions of San Francisco, also appreciate the fun of cable car. Interestingly, they admit tourists to stand at the step of cable car, t...

4.50 (1K reviews) (~1.25 km from centre)

Mission San Francisco de Asis

Mission

Opulent, late 1700s church in an old Spanish style, with lush gardens & a unique, historic cemetery.

4.60 (1K reviews) (~1.74 km from centre)

Dragon Gate Chinatown SF

Historical landmark

👍 We see this a lot in Taiwan and China, but to see one at the section of China Town, between western buildings, of San Francisco is another story. What's more interesting is right across the street, there's one French restaurant, which in the end makes this intersection a lot more international vibe...

4.50 (1K reviews) (~1.81 km from centre)

Pier 35 (1914)

Historical landmark

Expansive pier featuring an airy, century-old concert & event space amid views of Alcatraz Island.

4.40 (986 reviews) (~3.37 km from centre)

Main Parade Lawn

Park

Green space in the Presidio offering a walking tour, visitor center & other attractions.

4.80 (856 reviews) (~4.14 km from centre)

Cha Cha Cha

Tapas restaurant

Boisterous eatery with Santeria-related decor serving Caribbean small plates & pitchers of sangria.

$$ $$

4.30 (733 reviews) (~2.14 km from centre)

Chinatown Restaurant

Cantonese restaurant

Casual restaurant with balcony seating & a menu of noodles, fried rice & other Chinese standards.

$$ $$

3.30 (658 reviews) (~2.19 km from centre)

Hyde Street Pier

Tourist attraction

This historic ferry pier features scenic views & a variety of old-fashioned ships with tours.

4.60 (627 reviews) (~3.25 km from centre)

The San Francisco Mint

Historical landmark

Grand 1874 classical revival mint building, open for events, with ballrooms & vault rooms.

4.50 (563 reviews) (~1.21 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Historical landmarks in San Francisco, United States