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 28 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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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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Lyon Step Podium
Historical landmark
👍👍 Cute little stairway with a podium at the middle.
4.90 (24 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ACsailingSF
Boat rental service
👍👍 Beautiful America Cup yacht
4.70 (40 reviews)
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Fay Park
City park
Petite park set behind a white fence featuring 2 gazebos, tiered gardens & a serene vibe.
4.60 (141 reviews)
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Mount Olympus
Park
Small 570-foot hilltop green space, once the center of the city, with an historic obelisk monument.
4.60 (141 reviews)
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Golden Gate Pavilion at Blue Heron Lake
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This is a free pavilion given to the city by its sister city across the Pacific. It is a beautifully detailed interior full of color and contrast. It should be visited purely for an architectural appreciation but also for peace and relaxation. It's a great compliment to any hike.
4.60 (111 reviews)
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Rainbow Honor Walk
Tourist attraction
Stretch of sidewalk featuring bronze plaques commemorating noteworthy LGBTQ individuals.
4.60 (99 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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Hyde & Vallejo Mini Park
City park
👍👍 Cute little outdoor area. Nice and quiet . Feels like sitting in your own personal backyard ... usually no one is here, I've seen one other person here awhile ago .. maybe I'm just lucky and hitting it at the right times ... it does look like it's someone's private land so maybe that's why there's...
4.60 (76 reviews)
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