- Our list of the best things to do in San Francisco, California, features the top 894 nearby activities — including 328 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Francisco, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 251 things to do within the city of San Francisco, CA , followed by 645 popular activities in nearby cities, including Pacifica, Berkeley, Half Moon Bay, San Carlos, South San Francisco, Oakland, Sausalito, Richmond, Martinez, San Leandro, Walnut Creek, Hayward, Alameda, San Bruno, Castro Valley, San Mateo, Belmont, Redwood City, San Rafael, Daly City, Union City, Vallejo, Burlingame, Pleasant Hill, Benicia, Novato, Tiburon, Lafayette, Danville, Concord, San Ramon, San Pablo, Menlo Park, Lodi, Santa Ynez, Fremont and Dublin
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Artifacts and stories from Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and other Beat Generation figures populate museum
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Lombard Street between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco from renowned Lombard Street. Recognized for its hills and winding curves, it is a great place to walk and take in the local sites.
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Peruse historic Alamo Square, a neighborhood known for its Victorian inspired architecture - namely “the Painted Ladies” or rowhouses. Offering breathtaking views of downtown San Francisco, it is also home to a local park.
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Red and White Fleet offers bus and boat tours of San Francisco. One of their most memorable tours is their Sunset Bay Cruise.
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316 votes
865 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Architecturally stunning, Westfield San Francisco Centre is a large shopping mall in the heart of city. Specializing in upscale and high end products, it houses many designer shops and boutiques.
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The Castro
Castro and Market Sts. is the heart of the Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Free-spirited, the Castro neighborhood is known for its lively bars and active nightlife. During the day, tourists can take a relaxing walk and visit the local shops, restaurants and coffee shops in the community.
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Quaint and intimate, the Orpheum Theater puts on numerous musical productions throughout the year. A local landmark, it is ornate and a rich part of San Francisco’s architectural history.
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55 Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Students aren't the only ones to visit the California Academy of Science. A rainforest, aquarium, and planetarium are also interesting attractions for local visitors.
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Although Pier 39 offers lovely views of the San Francisco Bay and is surrounded by fine restaurants, its biggest attraction is the large herd of sea lions that have taken up residence on the pier. They spend most of each day sunning themselves and barking at visitors.
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Located close to the Golden State Park, Ocean Beach is a beautiful spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Although it is not suitable for swimming, it is a great place to hike, bike or fly a kite.
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Sailing San Francisco offers luxury guided tours of San Francisco Bay under the care of a licensed and well trained captain and crew. The yachts are clean and well-maintained. The tours offer some great views of the city and are overall, inexpensive.