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1. Alamo Square Park
Western Addition | City ParkWhether you've seen them on postcards or on the old TV show Full House, the colorful "Painted Ladies" Victorian houses are some of San Francisco...Read More
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2. Alcatraz
Embarcadero | Jail/PrisonThousands of visitors come every day to walk in the footsteps of Alcatraz's notorious criminals. The stories of life and death on "the Rock...Read More
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3. Alta Plaza Park
Pacific Heights | City ParkGolden Gate Park's longtime superintendent, John McLaren, designed the nearly 12-acre park in the early 1900s, modeling its steep south-facing...Read More
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4. Asian Art Museum
Civic Center | Museum/GalleryYou don't have to be a connoisseur of Asian art to appreciate a visit to this museum whose monumental exterior conceals a light, open, and welcoming...Read More
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5. Baker Beach
Presidio | BeachWest of the Golden Gate Bridge is a mile-long stretch of soft sand beneath steep cliffs, beloved for its spectacular views and laid-back vibe...Read More
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6. Buchanan Mall
Japantown | Store/MallThe shops lining this open-air mall are geared more toward locals—travel agencies, electronics shops—but there are some fun Japanese-goods stores...Read More
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7. California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park | Museum/GalleryWith its native plant–covered living roof, retractable ceiling, three-story rain forest, gigantic planetarium, living coral reef, and frolicking...Read More
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8. Castro Theatre
Castro | Arts/Performance VenueHere's a classic way to join in a beloved Castro tradition: grab some popcorn and catch a flick at this 1,500-seat art-deco theater built in...Read More
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9. Chase Center
Sports VenueThe National Basketball Association's Golden State Warriors moved across the bay from Oakland to this spectacular arena in 2019. They are the...Read More
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10. City Hall
Civic Center | Government BuildingThis imposing 1915 structure with its massive gold-leaf dome—higher than the U.S. Capitol's—is about as close to a palace as you're going to...Read More
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11. City Lights Bookstore
North Beach | Store/MallThe exterior of this famous literary bookstore is iconic in itself, from the replica of a revolutionary mural destroyed in Chiapas, Mexico,...Read More
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12. Dolores Park
Mission District | City ParkA two-square-block microcosm of life in the district, Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco's liveliest green spaces: dog lovers and...Read More
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13. Exploratorium
Embarcadero | Museum/GalleryWalking into this fascinating "museum of science, art, and human perception" is like visiting a mad-scientist's laboratory, but one in which...Read More
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14. Ferry Building
Embarcadero | Market/BazaarThe jewel of the Embarcadero, erected in 1896 and now home to an outstanding food marketplace, is topped by a 230-foot clock tower modeled after...Read More
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15. Golden Gate Bridge
Presidio | Bridge/TunnelInstantly recognizable as an icon of San Francisco, the two reddish-orange towers of the majestic Golden Gate Bridge rise 750 feet over the...Read More
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16. Grace Cathedral
Nob Hill | Religious Building/Site/ShrineNot many churches can boast an altarpiece by Keith Haring and two labyrinths, but this one, the country's third-largest Episcopal cathedral...Read More
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17. Hyde Street Pier
Fisherman's Wharf | Museum/GalleryIf you want to get to the heart of the Wharf, there's no better place to do it than at this pier. Don't pass up the centerpiece collection of...Read More
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18. Ina Coolbrith Park
Russian Hill | City ParkIf you make it all the way up here, you may have the place all to yourself, or at least feel like you do. The park's terraces are carved from...Read More
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19. Kabuki Springs & Spa
Japantown | Spa–SightThe serene spa is one Japantown destination that draws locals from all over town, from hipsters to grandmas, Japanese American or not. Balinese...Read More
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20. Legion of Honor
Richmond | Museum/GalleryBuilt to commemorate soldiers from California who died in World War I and set atop cliffs overlooking the ocean, the Golden Gate Bridge, and...Read More
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