101 Things to Do in San Francisco

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San Francisco charms visitors with its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, steep hills and diverse, walkable neighborhoods wrapped in bay views. Browse and book top experiences below, or request free quotes and let a specialist plan your perfect trip.

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Popular Attractions & Tourist Sites in San Francisco

1. Golden Gate Bridge — The city's world-famous International Orange suspension bridge stretches 1.7 miles across the strait to Marin County.

2. Alcatraz Island — A former federal prison on a bay island, now a national park reached by ferry with an acclaimed audio tour of the cellhouse.

3. Fisherman's Wharf — A bustling waterfront district known for seafood, sea lions at Pier 39, and views of the bay and Alcatraz.

4. Cable Cars — The world's last manually operated cable car system climbs the city's hills and is a designated National Historic Landmark.

5. Chinatown — The oldest and one of the largest Chinatowns in North America, filled with markets, temples and dim sum restaurants.

6. Golden Gate Park — A vast urban park larger than New York's Central Park, home to the de Young Museum, Japanese Tea Garden and Conservatory of Flowers.

7. Painted Ladies & Alamo Square — A row of colorful Victorian houses framed against the downtown skyline, one of the city's most photographed views.

8. Lombard Street — Known as the 'crookedest street in the world,' this one-block stretch zigzags down Russian Hill with eight sharp turns.

9. Ferry Building Marketplace — A restored waterfront landmark housing a gourmet food hall and a popular farmers market along the Embarcadero.

10. Pier 39 — A lively waterfront marketplace known for its resident sea lions, shops, street performers and bay cruises.

Unique San Francisco Experiences

Bike or walk across the Golden Gate Bridge
Tour the historic Alcatraz cellhouse by ferry
Ride a classic cable car over Nob Hill
Sail the bay on a sunset or brunch cruise
Sample dim sum and tea in Chinatown
Explore museums and gardens in Golden Gate Park
Taste sourdough and seafood at Fisherman's Wharf
Wander the murals and cafes of the Mission District
Day-trip to Muir Woods' towering redwoods
Wine-taste on an excursion to Napa and Sonoma

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San Francisco Travel — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top things to do in San Francisco?

Top experiences include Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf. You can browse and book hundreds more San Francisco tours, attractions and activities — many at up to 50% off — right on this page.

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When is the best time to visit San Francisco?

September and October are the warmest, clearest months, while spring offers mild weather and blooms. Summers are famously cool and foggy, so pack layers year-round.

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