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Things To Do
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park is San Francisco’s satisfying answer to NYC’s Central Park, but even bigger. Stretching more than 50 city blocks, the park encompasses picnic grounds, lakes, and cultural hubs such as the California Academy of Sciences, de Young art museum, and the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Note that the most common accessory isn’t a picnic basket, but a fleece jacket, as this section of the city is often chilly.
Wine Tasting in Napa
Napa Valley is a renowned Californian wine-producing region north of San Francisco, with hundreds of vineyards set amid rolling hills. Its wineries range from small, family-run estates to landmarks.
Tour the Googleplex
Unlike other big-name Silicon Valley firms, the Google campus is open to the public. Offices are restricted to employees and guests, but you’ll find plenty of photo-worthy spots throughout its sprawling complex. Seek out the company’s unofficial mascot “Stan,” a life-size T-Rex sculpture adorned with pink flamingos, and wander a sculpture garden filled with colorful, oversized Android figures and sweet treats. If you’re feeling lucky, ask an employee to let you into the company’s museum.
Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay is a quaint city south of San Francisco that is home to the Colony of Coastside Artists art collective, which operates a number of downtown galleries and hosts public art classes and workshops. The city is home to a number of historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Expansive beachfront area is offered throughout the region, including the facilities of Half Moon Bay State beach.
Taco Bell Cantina
Located right on Pacifica State Beach, this Taco Bell has become famous for its outdoor patio with stunning ocean views. Taco Bell's backyard was packed with fellow Bay Area locals soaking up the sunshine on the rocky beach, watching surfers conquer the sea.
Winchester Mystery House
The Winchester Mystery House is an architectural wonder and historic landmark in San Jose, CA that was once the personal residence of Sarah Lockwood Pardee Winchester, the widow of William Wirt Winchester and heiress to a large portion of the Winchester Repeating Arms fortune.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
SFMOMA is one of San Francisco’s must-see destinations, located within walking distance of Union Square. Explore seven floors of extraordinary art, including world-class exhibitions, the largest living wall in the U.S., and breathtaking city views from outdoor gardens and terraces.
The Painted Ladies
San Francisco’s Painted Ladies are a prime example of the city’s candy-colored Victorian architecture. Also known as Postcard Row, the houses stretch uphill, boasting a view of the downtown skyline beyond.