Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in San Francisco

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in San Francisco. This list contains 22 places from Historical landmark category.

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Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center
Historical landmark
Interactive information center telling the story of Japanese-American soldiers in a WWII school.
5.00 (28 reviews)
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World War II West Coast Memorial
Historical landmark
👍👍 A quiet place for picnic with an infinite view of the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gare bridge. Parking is behind the monument with handicapped parking and ramp.
4.90 (41 reviews)
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Lyon Step Podium
Historical landmark
👍👍 Cute little stairway with a podium at the middle.
4.90 (24 reviews)
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Victorian Home Walk
Tour operator
👍👍 I have lived here 22 years and never thought a walking tour of Victorian architecture would be interesting. Our guide was friendly and I learned more about this part of our city's history and the neighborhoods we walked through. I think it would be a great thing to do for friends and family who are...
4.80 (59 reviews)
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St. Joseph's Church
Event venue
👍👍 Important Note: this church has not offered mass or other church services since 1989 after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit. The owner could not afford repairs, so the church sat vacant for many years. In 2012, a plan was approved to renovate the church, converting the interior into office spaces whil...
4.80 (30 reviews)
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Mildred Howard Frame
Historical landmark
👍👍 Cozy and peace. You can cycling or yoga
4.80 (30 reviews)
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Presidio of San Francisco (California Historical Landmark #79)
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Presidio of San Francisco was designated a National Historic Landmark on June 13, 1962. The historic district contains 662 contributing buildings and 504 noncontributing buildings. The Presidio is also California Historical Landmark 79. A commemorative marker reads: Formally established on Sep...
4.80 (19 reviews)
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Atherton House
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Atherton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and is San Francisco Landmark 70. Students of the occult tell us that the Atherton House is from time to time haunted by four ghosts: three agressive female spirits who in life had been Dominga de Goñi Atherton, Gertr...
4.80 (9 reviews)
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Abner Phelps House
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Abner Phelps House is San Francisco Landmark 32. It was also loasted on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Although accounts vary as to its date and builder, this Gothic Revival house is generally considered to be the oldest unaltered residence in San Francisco and dates from 18...
4.80 (6 reviews)
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Mt. Davidson Cross
Historical landmark
👍 The Mt. Davidson Cross is a cool sight to see in the city. I am not religious and still found it impressive. It is hidden among the trees on top of Mt. Davidson and is a short hike to reach, but it is impressive in size. A nice hidden gem with surrounding hiking trails and city views.
4.70 (116 reviews)
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William Westerfeld House
Historical landmark
👍👍 I went to Alamo square to see the painted ladies, while walking around the area and even before seeing the ladies this house caught my eyes! Absolutely stunning! I had to Google it and its history is intriguing!
4.70 (67 reviews)
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Battery Boutelle
Historical landmark
👍👍 It is free parking just make sure you lock your doors if you love history you're gonna love coming here great views of the golden state bridge It's breathtakingThere are a bunch of little bunkers. You could have lunch here Is with your love ones or your friends. Some of the bunker doors are open so...
4.70 (50 reviews)
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Battery Davis
Historical landmark
👍👍 This place was awesome the trails the beach lots of dogs that are all friendly to I think the best time to go is when the sun is going down so many lights to see on the other side the sunset going down makes the water looks so beautiful beaches are real clean
4.70 (34 reviews)
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Pier 1
Historical landmark
Chain retailer providing unique imported furniture, home-decor items & tableware.
4.60 (94 reviews)
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Battery Crosby
Historical landmark
👍👍 Awesome view on Golden Gate Bridge
4.60 (54 reviews)
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Black Point
Historical landmark
👍👍 It's hard to find a quiet place to reflect or to have a moment alone, but as luck would have it, I found this place by accident, and the views are awesome. With the tide splashing against the rocks below, the seagulls flying over the piers to the left and right of the point, and the sound of the wi...
4.60 (24 reviews)
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Pier 17
Historical landmark
👍👍 Pier 17, a piece of Switzerland in the middle of San Francisco. The home of Swissnex or Swiss Business Hub - here Swiss entrepreneurs (whether startups or international corporations) will find a lot of support when expanding into the American market. From co-working spaces to workshops, events, advi...
4.50 (83 reviews)
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The Golden Fire Hydrant
Historical landmark
🫤 This golden fire hydrant is a bit overrated. It's painted gold, but nothing more. However, there is a story behind it, as it's the hydrant that allowed the firemen to save the Mission District from the Great Fire caused by the 1906 Earthquake. So if you happen to be visiting the Mission Dolores Park...
4.50 (79 reviews)
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Frank Lloyd Wright Spiral Interior
Historical landmark
👍 Not the easiest to find so I've added a photo of the front. The building is occupied by a men's clothing store but they are used to folks coming in to view the architecture; they have set aside a space for visitors to leave their bags behind. Very interesting spiral layout and the store itself is ve...
4.50 (72 reviews)
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Pier 31 (1917)
Historical landmark
👍 With most of the activities happening around Pier 39 to 33, this is relatively a quite pier. Good place for morning walk around this Pier.
4.50 (63 reviews)
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