1
Golden Gate Park
Park
The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums.
4.80 (43.2K reviews)
2
Alcatraz Island
Historical place
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with an audio tour, accessible by ferry.
4.70 (38.3K reviews)
3
Union Square
Historical landmark
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife.
4.40 (33.7K reviews)
4
Ferry Building
Historical landmark
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space.
4.60 (31.9K reviews)
5
Oracle Park
Stadium
Home to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.
4.70 (26.7K reviews)
6
The Painted Ladies
Historical landmark
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
4.40 (23.3K reviews)
8
Dolores Park
Park
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
4.70 (14.1K reviews)
9
Japanese Tea Garden
Garden
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge.
4.50 (13.7K reviews)
10
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)
11
Twin Peaks
Park
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails.
4.70 (12.6K reviews)
12
San Francisco Zoo
Zoo
Families come for the more than 2,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits.
4.40 (12.4K reviews)
13
Fisherman's Wharf
Tourist attraction
Bustling waterfront area with seafood restaurants, shopping, an aquarium, sea lions & ferry tours.
4.60 (9.3K reviews)
14
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)
15
Exploratorium
Science museum
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
4.70 (7.9K reviews)
16
de Young Museum
Art museum
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
4.60 (7.9K reviews)
17
Lands End Lookout
Visitor center
Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.
4.80 (7.6K reviews)
18
Sea Lions
Scenic spot
Docks off Pier 39 that are a favorite hangout of hundreds of sunbathing, barking sea lions.
4.70 (7.3K reviews)
20
Presidio of San Francisco
Park
Famous park & recreation area featuring wooded trails, historic sites & Golden Gate Bridge views.
4.80 (6.8K reviews)