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 91 places from Tourist attraction category.

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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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San Francisco Fire Department Museum
Museum
Small, free museum exhibiting antique fire engines, helmets, extinguishers & other SFFD memorabilia.
4.80 (44 reviews)
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Bruce Lee mural
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This neighborhood is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the USA. Passing through the famous Dragon’s Gate you enter a vibrant labyrinth of streets and alleys lined with dim sum shops and other traditional restaurants. In addition to herbalists, bakeries and souvenir shops, you can...
4.80 (43 reviews)
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Golden Gate Bridge Main Cable Cross-Section
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Good
4.80 (40 reviews)
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Korean War Memorial
Memorial park
👍👍 The Presidio is changing from a retired Army base into a beautiful park. As you walk along the park's pathways, there are numerous memorials and historic sites like this one. The displays give you a history of the Korean War and also lets you reflect on the war as you enjoy the beautiful views of Al...
4.80 (34 reviews)
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Truhlsen-Marmor Museum of the Eye
Museum
👍👍 FREE, with interesting information and hands-on exhibits, what else could you ask for? I enjoyed the exhibit, which included interesting trivia about how our sight is sometimes fooled and detail explanations about how it anatomically works. I highly recommend it.
4.80 (34 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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Presidio Amatury Park
Park
Compact, pet-friendly neighborhood site with mature trees, picnic tables & a gated playground.
4.80 (20 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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China Beach ,San Francisco
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Small cozy beach and a nice place to walk especially at low tide.
4.80 (14 reviews)
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Hearts of San Francico Art Sculpture
Tourist attraction
👍👍 🇬🇧 Very interesting place and cool sculpture. Good place for a nice photo. 🇩🇪 Sehr biznessanter Ort und coole Skulptur. Guter Ort für ein schönes Foto. 🇵🇱 Very interesting place and cool sculpture. Good place for a nice photo.
4.80 (9 reviews)
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SF view
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great view of SF
4.80 (6 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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Martin Luther King Memorial
Memorial
👍 It is calm and a beautiful, quiet, well kept up place to engage in any number of rel1xed activities. The grounds are very well kept with little to no trash laying around and I've never seen any hoodlums or Ne' er-do-wells roamed ng about the grounds either!
4.70 (112 reviews)
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The American Bookbinders Museum
Museum
Museum devoted to bookbinding history with vintage equipment, changing exhibits & group tours.
4.70 (106 reviews)
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Fort Miley
Historical place
Former Army reservation with a VA hospital, picnic areas & panoramic ruins of gun batteries.
4.70 (78 reviews)
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Hyde St. Pier Historic Ships
Museum
👍👍 A great place for anyone interested in sailing and history. You can tour the ships in peace and understand their importance to the development of Alaska and the west coast of the United States.
4.70 (76 reviews)
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San Francisco National Cemetery
Military cemetery
Established in 1884, this lush veterans' cemetery features grand monuments & historic burial plots.
4.70 (75 reviews)
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Venus Statue
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This is such A unique but yet beautiful place. From the huge statue to the cool rock pieces along the walking path. It was so relaxing to just walk around and take in all the scenery. The location is hidden off the main street and located in the middle of tall buildings.
4.70 (70 reviews)
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