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Dolores Park
If it’s a sunny day and you want to hang with the locals, head to this hilly 16-acre park. Blanketed with lush green lawns and dotted with palm trees, a soccer field, tennis courts, a…
Golden Gate Bridge
Few cities possess an icon that so distinctly pronounces, “I’m here.” New York has the Statue of Liberty, Sydney has its Opera House, but nothing makes you sigh “San Francisco” like…
The Walt Disney Family Museum
While this museum features the expected collection of Walt Disney memorabilia, it’s is really more of a tribute to the life of the man behind the mouse. It takes a serious look at Walt…
The Painted Ladies of Alamo Square
San Francisco’s collection of Victorian houses, known as the Painted Ladies, is one of the city’s most famous assets. Most of the 14,000 extant structures date from the second half of…
Asian Art Museum
The largest collection of Asian art in the United States, this stellar museum boasts over 18,000 treasures from Asian countries as varied as China, Tibet, India, and The Middle East.…
City Hall
San Francisco’s Beaux Arts City Hall was not built to be just another city hall. After its predecessor crumbled during the '06 quake, residents wanted to show the world that San…
California Palace of the Legion of Honor
The most beautiful museum in San Francisco sits perched high on the headlands with a stellar view of the Golden Gate Bridge, so come camera-ready for stunning “wish you were here”…
Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store
Across the street from Washington Square is one of North Beach's most venerable neighborhood hangouts. The century-old corner cafe -- small, well worn, and perpetually busy -- is one…
Cliff House
In the old days (we're talking way back), Cliff House was the place to go for a romantic night on the town. Nowadays, the revamped San Francisco landmark caters mostly to tourists who…
Cable Cars
Although they may not be San Francisco's most practical means of transportation, cable cars are certainly the best loved and are a must-experience when visiting the city. Designated…
Fisherman's Wharf
Few cities in America are as adept at wholesaling their historical sites as San Francisco, which has converted Fisherman's Wharf into one of the most popular tourist attractions in the…
AT&T Park
If you're a baseball fan, you'll definitely want to schedule a visit to the magnificent AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants and hailed by the media as one of the finest…
The Cannery
The Cannery was built by Del Monte in 1907 as the world's largest fruit-canning plant. It was converted into a mall in the 1960s and now contains 30-plus shops and several restaurants,…
Metreon Entertainment Center
This 350,000-square-foot high-tech complex houses great movie theaters, an IMAX theater, the one-of-a-kind Walk of Game (à la Hollywood's stars in the sidewalk, these steel stars honor…
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
This orchestra of baroque, classical, and "early Romantic" music performs in San Francisco and all around the Bay Area. The season lasts September through April.
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)
The Tony Award-winning American Conservatory Theater made its debut in 1967 and quickly established itself as the city's premier resident theater group and one of the nation's best.…
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
San Francisco's top African-American theater group performs in a 300-seat state-of-the-art theater. It mounts special adaptations from literature along with contemporary dramas,…
The Magic Theatre
The highly acclaimed Magic Theatre, which celebrated its 40th season in 2006, is a major West Coast company dedicated to presenting new plays; over the years it has nurtured the…
Eureka Theatre Company
Eureka houses contemporary performances throughout the year, usually Wednesday through Sunday. Check their website or call the theater for information on upcoming shows and how to…
Theatre Rhinoceros
Founded in 1977, this was America's first (and remains its foremost) theater ensemble devoted solely to works addressing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. The company…
The Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center
Right behind Zeum, you'll find the Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling Center, a great stopover if you're looking for fun indoor activities, including a 12-lane bowling alley and an…
The Grant Hotel
Choose this lower Nob Hill crash pad if all you care about is an awesome location and basic but clean accommodations. Minutes away from Union Square yet far from Tenderloin…
The Queen Anne Hotel
Visitors are certain this historic Victorian mansion is haunted by a Miss Mary Lake, the former headmistress of the school that occupied this building more than 100 years ago. Her…
Hotel Abri
Originally an apartment building, this hotel is more than 100 years old, but the interior is pure 21st century, making this boutique one of the best spots for anyone seeking a stylish…
Hotel Diva
Despite a modest entryway, this cute boutique hotel will pleasantly surprise you, with decorative touches such as custom shades featuring burlesque images, and sleek, steel headboards…