Things To Do
San Francisco City Guides Walking Tours
If you are in the city without a car, City Guide Walking Tours is a great way to discover a neighborhood and learn more about the history of SF. The tours are free but a donation is recommended for their excellent tour guides.
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
One of Peter's favorites and free!
The Buena Vista
Visit the birth place for Irish Coffee! Just a short walk away is Aquatic Park and Fort Mason.
The Palace Of Fine Arts
Enjoy a walk around the Palace of Fine Arts at the edge of the Presidio. We also recommend exploring the Presidio, a 1,500 acre park that was previously a military post. It now boasts miles of trails, a golf course and scenic overlooks. Stop by Sessions for a wide range of beer and a drink on their patio while in the Presidio.
Sutro Baths
Sutro baths was a large, privately owned public saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area. What remains are only ruins but it is worth visiting. Right next to the baths you can access the Lands End trail which is a flat hike with some of the best views of the bay.
Ferry Building Marketplace
Visit some of the best food and coffee vendors SF has to offer in the scenic ferry building. There is a large farmers market with additional outdoor vendors selling both food and art on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Golden Gate Park
20% larger than Central Park and home to 680 forested acres, 130 acres of meadows, 15 miles of drives, and 33 acres of lakes. We are lucky to live next to Golden Gate park, Due to its size, we recommend exploring via bike, scooter, or car. Don't forget to go all the way to the end and catch some views of Ocean Beach.
Sausalito
Catch a ferry to Sausalito where it is always sunny. For those who are looking for a workout, we recommend biking over the Golden Gate bridge to Sausalito and taking the ferry back. https://www.sftravel.com/article/how-visit-sausalito-ferry Sausalito restaurants to try: Fish Bar Bocce Joinery Barrel House
Coit Tower
Hike up to Coit Tower, a 210-foot tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood to experience panoramic views of the city and the Bay. Make sure to hike down a different way you came up (Greenwich steps versus Filbert steps) .
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
City Lights Bookstore was founded by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1953, and became an instant gathering place for readers, writers, artists, and activists. It is truly a special place. We recommend picking out a 'staff recommendation'' to take home with you. Make sure to check out the historic bar next door Vesuvio, where Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg used to drink. It was also the spot where we had our first date!
Alcatraz Island
It wouldn't be a trip to SF without visiting Alcatraz! There are a limited number of tickets available each day. We recommend reserving in advance: cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/