On-Your-Own Activities
Alcatraz Island
The Island is rich in history, while perhaps best known for the infamous federal prison; it was also a Civil War fortress, bird sanctuary, and the site of first lighthouse on the West Coast. There is also a natural side to the Rock, tide pools, bird colonies, gardens, and amazing bay views.
The Island is rich in history, while perhaps best known for the infamous federal prison; it was also a Civil War fortress, bird sanctuary, and the site of first lighthouse on the West Coast. There is also a natural side to the Rock, tide pools, bird colonies, gardens, and amazing bay views.
Asian Art Museum
This museum one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. You will travel through 6,000 years of history, trek across seven major regions, and sample the cultures of numerous countries.
This museum one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. You will travel through 6,000 years of history, trek across seven major regions, and sample the cultures of numerous countries.
AT&T Park
In 2008 Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily chose AT&T Park the Sports Facility of the Year for both its breathtaking views and classic design.
In 2008 Sports Business Journal and Sports Business Daily chose AT&T Park the Sports Facility of the Year for both its breathtaking views and classic design.
Cable Cars
This San Francisco icon has been serving the city since 1873. It is the only transportation system listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the world's last permanently operational manually operated cable car system.
This San Francisco icon has been serving the city since 1873. It is the only transportation system listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the world's last permanently operational manually operated cable car system.
Chinatown
A spectacularly decorated gate marks the entry to San Francisco Chinatown. It is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America. Tourists and locals fill this vibrant neighborhood.
A spectacularly decorated gate marks the entry to San Francisco Chinatown. It is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America. Tourists and locals fill this vibrant neighborhood.
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium isn’t just a museum; it’s an ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception.
The Exploratorium isn’t just a museum; it’s an ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception.
Ferry Building
S.F.’s, most famous landmark opened in 1898, the Ferry Building became the transportation focal point from the Gold Rush until the 1930s, when the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge opened. Now it houses a year-round market.
S.F.’s, most famous landmark opened in 1898, the Ferry Building became the transportation focal point from the Gold Rush until the 1930s, when the Golden Gate and Bay Bridge opened. Now it houses a year-round market.
Fisherman’s Wharf, which has been the home of San Francisco’s colorful fishing fleet for nearly 125 years. Now it’s best known for being the location of Pier 39, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, the Cannery Shopping Center, Ghirardelli Square, a Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum, the Musée Mécanique, the S.F.Wax Museum, restaurants and stands that serve fresh seafood.
Ghiradelli Square
Ghirardelli Square was declared an official city landmark in 1965 and has been granted National Historic Register status. Today, Ghirardelli Square contains various retail establishments and is a popular stop for many San Francisco visitors.
Ghiradelli Square
Ghirardelli Square was declared an official city landmark in 1965 and has been granted National Historic Register status. Today, Ghirardelli Square contains various retail establishments and is a popular stop for many San Francisco visitors.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is as one of the world's most beautiful bridges and with its tremendous orange Art Deco towers, sweeping main cables and great span, it is breathtaking.
The Golden Gate Bridge is as one of the world's most beautiful bridges and with its tremendous orange Art Deco towers, sweeping main cables and great span, it is breathtaking.
Golden Gate Park is the largest park in San Francisco and is home to the California Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers, de Young Museum, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Museum.
Legion of Honor
Perched atop the cliffs of Lands End, The Legion of Honor building is a replica of the Palais de la Legion d'Honneur in Paris; it was completed in 1924 as a memorial to the Californian soldiers who died in WWI. Collections span the centuries: Near East antiquities, European painting from the 14th century onward, six centuries of prints and drawings, 18th century porcelain from England and France.
Perched atop the cliffs of Lands End, The Legion of Honor building is a replica of the Palais de la Legion d'Honneur in Paris; it was completed in 1924 as a memorial to the Californian soldiers who died in WWI. Collections span the centuries: Near East antiquities, European painting from the 14th century onward, six centuries of prints and drawings, 18th century porcelain from England and France.
North Beach
The historic North Beach District is known to locals and visitors alike as San Francisco's Little Italy and the home of the famed beat generation. Just steps away from Chinatown it’s filled with attractions and provides numerous shopping and dining opportunities.
The historic North Beach District is known to locals and visitors alike as San Francisco's Little Italy and the home of the famed beat generation. Just steps away from Chinatown it’s filled with attractions and provides numerous shopping and dining opportunities.
Palace of Fine Arts
The Palace of Fine Arts was designed by Bernard Maybeck it is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition to exhibit works of art presented there. This is one of the few surviving structures from the Exposition, and the only one still situated on its original site.
The Palace of Fine Arts was designed by Bernard Maybeck it is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition to exhibit works of art presented there. This is one of the few surviving structures from the Exposition, and the only one still situated on its original site.
Pier 39
Home to many restaurants and also Sea Lions, Street Performers, the San Francisco Carousel the Aquarium of the Bay and Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze are some of the top attractions.
Home to many restaurants and also Sea Lions, Street Performers, the San Francisco Carousel the Aquarium of the Bay and Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze are some of the top attractions.
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Cable Cars
Chinatown Gate
Golden Gate Bridge
Palace of Fine Arts
Legion of Honor
Coit Tower Frescos
