1. Golden Gate Bridge
Without a shadow of doubt, the Golden Gate Bridge should be number 1 on your list of places to visit in San Francisco - it’s iconic! You can walk or bike across the 1.5 mile bridge and enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific, Marin Headlands and San Francisco Bay.
2. Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf was once home to a fleet of more than 400 fishing boats, but today, it’s a tourist hotspot known for its wealth of attractions, shopping, restaurants and bakeries!
3. Alcatraz Island
The tiny, 22-acre island used to be the location for a federal prison due to it being surrounded by perilous currents, extreme tides, and hypothermic water temperatures, so escape from this prison seemed impossible. Take a ferry to the island and explore the abandoned prison by day or night and hear all about the 23 prisoners that tried to break out!
4. Chinatown
San Francisco’s Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, as well as the oldest in North America, making it a worthwhile visit while you’re staying in this buzzing city.
5. Twin Peaks
These two hills rise almost 1000 feet above the city and sit just about in its geographical center. From the viewing area next to the parking lot at the top, you can see many of San Francisco's landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Transamerica Building, downtown skyscrapers and Market Street.
6. Muir Woods
See the iconic coastal redwood trees, just a few miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. As the planet's tallest living things, they're without a doubt a must-see!
7. Union Square
Union Square is the United States' third largest shopping area. It became San Francisco's shopping epicenter in the early 1900s and today, upscale stores and hotels surround it.