Attractions
Family attractions, iconic sights, historic landmarks—there's so much to see and do in San Francisco. Start building your bucket list here.
Whether you're traveling to San Francisco with family, in a group, with your sweetheart, or flying solo, there is no shortage of ways to fill your days and nights. Explore one of San Francisco's world-class museums, or be a kid for a day at Fisherman's Wharf, where you'll find everything from barking sea lions and 3D rides. Spend a day exploring San Francisco's exquisite green spaces, like Golden Gate Park, where you'll also find botanical gardens, art museums, and more. Inspiring, breathtaking, or just plain fun — see why San Francisco's attractions are some of the most famous in the world.
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Accessible Tours and Attractions in San Francisco
San Francisco offers a variety of tours and attractions that are easily accessible to everyone.
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Visit These Instagram-Ready Attractions in San Francisco
Indoors or outdoors, and often where you least expect it, you'll find plenty of FOMO-inducing locations in our photogenic city.
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Top 20 Attractions in San Francisco
Explore the most popular attractions in San Francisco based on data collected from visitors. #1 will surprise you.
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San Francisco with Kids: Best Family-Friendly Activities
San Francisco can be fun for the whole family. Find out what to add to your next trip itinerary.
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Your Guide to Visiting the California Academy of Sciences
See an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all at San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences.
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Everything You Need to Know About San Francisco's Ferry Building
A transit hub, historic landmark, and foodie mecca, San Francisco's Ferry Building should be on every visitor's list.
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8 Things to Do Near the Golden Gate Bridge
There are a number of great, iconic attractions to experience on your way to San Francisco's most famous landmark.
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Everything You Need to Know About The Japanese Tea Garden
This tranquil escape within Golden Gate Park is full of history, culture, and beauty.
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Explore the Tunnel Tops in San Francisco's Presidio
In the Presidio—one of San Francisco's most historic, picturesque, and famous open spaces—a revolutionary attraction awaits visitors.
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Attraction Passes
Ready to start planning your trip to the City by the Bay? Save on multi-day and multi-attraction passes to the best San Francisco has to offer!
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Attraction Tickets
If you already know which attractions you'd like to see in San Francisco, you can save by pre-buying your tickets.
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Trip Inspiration
From the Ferry Building to Fisherman's Wharf, from the Golden Gate Bridge to Golden Gate Park, attractions in San Francisco are as diverse and colorful as the city itself. Inspire your next visit with these trip ideas.
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San Francisco may be where gold miners and tech titans struck it rich, but that doesn’t mean there’s no fun to be had for the budget-conscious traveler.
Painstakingly built over the course of 37 years after the 1906 earthquake and fire, Grace is both a tourist landmark and a working cathedral known for its inclusivity.
Despite its hills, San Francisco is a city best explored on foot. Here are some stairways hidden around the city that will make your urban adventure...
With its history dating back to the city's original settlers and its welcoming staff, it's no wonder Mission Dolores is at the top of any history buff's San Francisco must-see list.
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Here's how to make the most of your time in San Francisco without breaking your budget.
See an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum all at San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences.
Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, the Museum of 3D Illusions has interactive exhibits that everyone can enjoy.
Here are a dozen things to experience at Fort Mason Center right now.
San Francisco may be where gold miners and tech titans struck it rich, but that doesn’t mean there’s no fun to be had for the budget-conscious traveler.
Painstakingly built over the course of 37 years after the 1906 earthquake and fire, Grace is both a tourist landmark and a working cathedral known for its inclusivity.
Despite its hills, San Francisco is a city best explored on foot. Here are some stairways hidden around the city that will make your urban adventure...
With its history dating back to the city's original settlers and its welcoming staff, it's no wonder Mission Dolores is at the top of any history buff's San Francisco must-see list.
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