Hidden gems: Tourist attractions 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 90 places from Tourist attraction category.

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SpinOut Fitness
Recreation center
👍👍 My girls and I had a great time. Damien was awesome and he provides life jackets. He also takes photos of your time on the water and airdrops them to you after the event. So you don’t have to worry about taking out your phone and dropping it in the ocean while cycling. We did have a bit of a problem...
5.00 (99 reviews)
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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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California and Powell View
Tourist attraction
5.00 (6 reviews)
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SOMA Pilipinas
Cultural association
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Sister Cities of San Francisco Sign
Tourist attraction
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Gregangelo's Velocity Arts & Entertainment
Circus
Opulently decorated house, HQ & museum for avant-garde entertainment troupe, with private tours.
4.90 (125 reviews)
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Lands End
Scenic spot
👍👍 Hands down one of the best areas to watch a sunset in San Francisco! I was completely surprised by this location when I shot the sunset here but it was welcomed. The way the lights and shadows cut and cast on the mountains, rocks, and beach here is phenomenal. Being able to see the Golden Gate Br...
4.90 (27 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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Harry street stairs
Park
👍👍 Great place for a walk and photography.
4.90 (20 reviews)
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Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Non-profit organization
👍👍 Awesome views of Golden Gate bridge, bay, Alcatraz and more...easy hike...nice respite.
4.90 (19 reviews)
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The Neighborhood Garden
Community garden
👍👍 Peaceful, luscious, gem of a volunteer garden.
4.90 (15 reviews)
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Presidio Promenade Trail
Hiking area
👍 We could not continue biking without taking pictures. Such beautiful views.
4.90 (15 reviews)
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Crissy Field Marsh
Park
Shoreline recreation area with a nature center & restored marsh for watching birds.
4.80 (117 reviews)
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National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic church
👍👍 It is a small catholic church at the corner of italian village. Just walk in because the door was open, and it takes my breath away. It is really beautiful and cozy, warming place. Later I knew that Sanfrancisco is following the name of St. Francis. This is the real heart of SAn Francisco. It is ver...
4.80 (111 reviews)
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Mount Davidson Vista Point
Vista point
👍👍 Very pleasant hike! Wonderful view.
4.80 (102 reviews)
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, San Francisco
Hindu temple
👍👍 I am a 17 year old Mexican-American and all I can say is that the people there are one of the friendliest and most humble people I've ever met. Everyone will help you get an understanding in Hinduism. Highly recommend anyone to visit and learn about Hinduism. Truly an experience I will never forget.
4.80 (89 reviews)
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Pier 14
Scenic spot
👍👍 For one of the best waterfront views of the Bay Bridge walk along this well kept / clean pier. You’ll find a few people fishing, sitting in the bucket seats reading or people watching, and a few tourists. It’s not as popular as the other piers around the Ferry Building, but offers good views of the...
4.80 (74 reviews)
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Morrison Planetarium
Planetarium
Variety of programming from star shows to NASA feeds featured in an all-digital planetarium dome.
4.80 (70 reviews)
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Creativity Explored
Art gallery
Artists with developmental disabilities create & sell their work at this inspiring gallery & studio.
4.80 (59 reviews)
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Noe Peak
Scenic spot
👍 🏆Good: uninterrupted 360-degree views of San Francisco, short hike up from the road (2-3 minutes); much less crowded than the Christmas Point tourist trap nearby; aligned with Market St. so you can see all the way into the Bay 👎🏻Bad: very windy, no seating except one rock with a geodetic marker...
4.80 (53 reviews)
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