Hidden gems: Sights & 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 124 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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ExperienceFirst - SF Tours
Tour operator
5.00 (41 reviews) (~25.27 km from centre)
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Haunted Haight Walking Tours: ONLY Authentic Ghost Hunting and True Crime Tour by REAL Ghost Hunters in SF
Tour operator
👍👍 I took an out of town friend on this tour. We had a blast! The best part outside of the very cool custom made ghost tools, prizes and fun? If you're not a local, NO HILLS! After being around the city all day, my friend loved this. Stopped at many interesting locations. Tommy had the scoop on them al...
5.00 (40 reviews) (~25.27 km from centre)
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Clark Kerr Fire Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Great hiking trail with good views of the city and nature. Many lovely dogs on the trail too.
5.00 (35 reviews) (~18.14 km from centre)
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Nerd Improv
Event planner
👍👍 This is my second session with Nerd Improv at a marketing team off-site and I can't speak highly enough of their work and their consistency in facilitating communication, creativity and team-building. This most recent session was another resounding hit. Everyone on the team came to me individually...
5.00 (30 reviews) (~0.46 km from centre)
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Urban Trek USA
Tour operator
👍👍 Anton was an awesome guide! He's a walking encyclopedia of San Francisco that brough us all around, up and down the streets of SFO. Not only does he know the history, he's also updated with the news and current developments in the area. Highly recommended!
5.00 (27 reviews) (~1.45 km from centre)
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Discount Tix SF
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 I was in North Beach and came across this nice store. They had cheaper prices than anyone else I found in San Francisco and Dorin (the owner) was super helpful. He gave me coupon books that saved me money all over the city. Definitely stopping here everytime I'm in the city!
5.00 (13 reviews) (~2.99 km from centre)
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San Francisco Wine & Cheese
Wine store
A vast cheese selection, plus groceries & sandwiches, at a charming French-themed shop with a patio.
4.90 (130 reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)
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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) (~6.69 km from centre)
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Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles
Handicraft museum
👍👍 This place is amazing!!! I highly recommend that you visit this place, mind blowing! I love it here! I will be back soon!! That staff was beyond helpful, I wish I knew about this pace sooner, if your into cutting and sewing like I am, go get you textured and materials here!!!
4.90 (105 reviews) (~15.68 km from centre)
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Vaya Adventures
Travel agency
👍👍 Vaya Adventures planned an incredible, adventurous once in a life time family trip for us across Peru (Ollataytambo, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima) and Ecuador (Quito, Galapagos Islands). Gabrielle Venturi patiently worked with me for nearly 1.5 years to ensure that my family's preferences are met. I...
4.90 (67 reviews) (~16.96 km from centre)
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Aftel Archive of Curious Scents
Museum
🫤 Very interesting museum, but at the moment, not sure about the value for the price. Especially since they continue to require masks and cost for entry for 3 people was $84. It is a museum of "curious scents" yet in the main room, you are being asked to smell objects through your mask. Ridiculous!!!...
4.90 (60 reviews) (~17.37 km from centre)
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Wildcat Peak
Scenic spot
👍👍 Gorgeous views of the bay and the bridges! Very windy so bring a jacket!
4.90 (48 reviews) (~20.85 km from centre)
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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) (~5.55 km from centre)
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Nimitz Trail South Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Very nice and peaceful place for a walk, run or a bike ride. The parking is usually very crowded, but cars tend to park along the road too. There's a public restroom too, no tap water though.
4.90 (36 reviews) (~20.78 km from centre)
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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) (~7.69 km from centre)
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Lyon Step Podium
Historical landmark
👍👍 Cute little stairway with a podium at the middle.
4.90 (24 reviews) (~2.82 km from centre)
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Bancroft Community Garden
Community garden
👍👍 I saw an ad on Nextdoor about selling some vegetable and herbal starts at Bancroft Community Garden. That is what drove me there. Even though I wasn't able to buy the starts that I saw advertised. They weren't quite ready to be sold yet. I still enjoyed walking around the organic garden. There were...
4.90 (17 reviews) (~15.17 km from centre)
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Huey P. Newton
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is the exact location where the founder of The Black Panther Party, Huey P. Newton, was assassinated on August 22, 1989. Right between the two houses on the corner of 9th and Center.
4.90 (14 reviews) (~11.46 km from centre)
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Essig Museum of Entomology Research
Museum
Long-running UC Berkeley museum dedicated to insects, known for its collection of arthropods.
4.90 (10 reviews) (~17.2 km from centre)
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Moon Gate
Hiking area
👍👍 Parking for about 10 cars. If you take the path to the right you'll get to the Chabot Space and Science Center.
4.80 (132 reviews) (~21.02 km from centre)
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