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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Leroy King Carousel
Playground
👍👍 Today, I took the family to the Leroy King Carousel, part of the Children’s Creativity Museum which is such an amazing activity for children and families in San Francisco. The carousel is across the city Target and near the Moscone Center. The carousel is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only. For...
4.60 (61 reviews)
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Peace Pagoda
Cultural landmark
Concrete 5-tiered stupa presented to the city from Osaka in 1968 as a symbol of unity & peace.
4.50 (131 reviews)
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California Welcome Center
Visitor center
👍 Very nice selection of magazines and pamphlets on travel and trips throughout San Francisco and California. The staff member was very cordial and answer even the stupidest of question. A great resource for travelers and natives alike to unlock new places to experience beyond their usual hangouts. Th...
4.50 (98 reviews)
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Concrete Slides
Tourist attraction
👍👍 We went during a weekday and found 1 free parking space. Crowded area but scenic and quiet. There were people at the park area exercising and a few mothers and kids. We were the only one there for the concrete slides. The slides are fun and scary enough to adults like us. There is a collection of ca...
4.50 (85 reviews)
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The Golden Fire Hydrant
Historical landmark
🫤 This golden fire hydrant is a bit overrated. It's painted gold, but nothing more. However, there is a story behind it, as it's the hydrant that allowed the firemen to save the Mission District from the Great Fire caused by the 1906 Earthquake. So if you happen to be visiting the Mission Dolores Park...
4.50 (79 reviews)
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Frank Lloyd Wright Spiral Interior
Historical landmark
👍 Not the easiest to find so I've added a photo of the front. The building is occupied by a men's clothing store but they are used to folks coming in to view the architecture; they have set aside a space for visitors to leave their bags behind. Very interesting spiral layout and the store itself is ve...
4.50 (72 reviews)
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McElroy Octagon House
Museum
Unique octagonal house & garden from 1861, today a decorative arts museum open twice a month.
4.50 (62 reviews)
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Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco
Cultural landmark
Chinese & Chinese-American art & more, located at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District.
4.50 (46 reviews)
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