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 112 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Redwood Bowmen Archery Club
Archery range
👍👍 Solid East Bay archery spot with parking nearby. A members hit with two practice ranges and two trail ranges. A $5 donation is suggested to help members keep the place going.
4.80 (58 reviews) (~21.62 km from centre)
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Oakland Fortune Factory
Cookie shop
Long-running shop selling a variety of handmade fortune cookies with personalized messages.
$ $$$
4.80 (51 reviews) (~13.59 km from centre)
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Golden Gate Bridge Main Cable Cross-Section
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Good
4.80 (43 reviews) (~5.78 km from centre)
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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) (~4.37 km from centre)
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Cathedral Building
Historical landmark
👍 Didn't know it was historical. I just like the building and the xorner it's on.
4.80 (32 reviews) (~13.5 km from centre)
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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 (18 reviews) (~3.89 km from centre)
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Nipsey Hussle mural (Oakland)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great experience
4.80 (18 reviews) (~14.83 km from centre)
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Cragmont Rock Park
Park
👍👍 Uncle and nephew bonding time. A great introduction for outdoor climbing. Mostly quiet in a neighborhood in the Berkeley hills.
4.70 (146 reviews) (~18.61 km from centre)
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Big C
Vista point
👍👍 A short but steep hike up from Cal campus, rewarded with a stunning view. Recently I found a beehive in a tree on the way up :) 🐝🐝. The view is much better than you would expect. Recommend hiking on a cool day and/or bringing water - or you could stop in Downtown Berkeley for a cold drink afterwar...
4.70 (139 reviews) (~18.35 km from centre)
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The Museum of American Heritage
Museum
Charming museum in a 1907 home showcasing technology & inventions from the 1750s to the 1950s.
4.70 (137 reviews) (~43.79 km from centre)
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Bay Model Visitor Center
Visitor center
Open for tours, this 1.5-ac. model of San Francisco's bay reproduces the rise & fall of tides.
4.70 (132 reviews) (~11.51 km from centre)
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Redwood Bowl Staging Area
Hiking area
👍👍 This area was great to take my older parents, who can't do the steep inclines elsewhere in the park. Relatively flat walk ways to see redwoods. Benches and parking aplenty.
4.70 (131 reviews) (~21.49 km from centre)
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Piccadilly Park
Park
👍👍 Great park for everyone. There are 2 playgrounds and a basketball court. There is also a walkway surrounding a field in the middle. Great for children to play and adults to walk.
4.70 (129 reviews) (~45.88 km from centre)
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Old St. Hilary's Preserve
Nature preserve
Windswept 122-acre natural area with rare wildflowers, a historic church & bay views.
4.70 (127 reviews) (~12.03 km from centre)
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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 (117 reviews) (~5.46 km from centre)
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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 (114 reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)
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Woodminster Cascade, Joaquin Miller Park
Park
👍👍 Wonderful spot for a morning work out. Nothing like climbing the stairs (all 241 of them). Great views.
4.70 (89 reviews) (~20.49 km from centre)
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Albany Waterfront Trail
Park
😠 We made the mistake of coming here on a Sunday morning around 9:30 am. Parking is a joke, virtually impossible, and limited. We had heard several recommendations from our friends who love "The bulb & the beach" for walking their dog(s). We hated it! It was extremely dirty, out of control dogs, i...
4.70 (88 reviews) (~15.26 km from centre)
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Becky Temko Tot Park
Park
👍👍 Nice, clean place to bring small children for play. Buddy, my rescue mix, has a fondness for people... especially children. He likes passing by this park, looking forward to little ones happiness at seeing his cuteness.
4.70 (81 reviews) (~15.76 km from centre)
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Remillard Park
Park
👍👍 A nice park where there are often people walking dogs. There is a small play structure with swings that attracts some children. Additionally there is a large boulder that is great for rock climbing and there are often people climbing it. I love bouldering (climbing without gear and stuff) on it. The...
4.70 (78 reviews) (~18.8 km from centre)
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