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Guide Article / Walking Tours in San Francisco

Walking Tour 4 in San Francisco

The Mission: An Intersection of Latino & Hipster Culture, with Amazing EatsStart: 24th and Alabama streets Public Transportation: Bus no. 12, 27, 48 BART to 24th Street Finish:…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in San Francisco

In Three Days in San Francisco

There’s still so much to see. To cover as much ground as possible, we’ll have you hop around a bit today, starting with a beautiful morning nosh at downtown’s waterfront stretch, the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in San Francisco

In One Day in San Francisco

If you've got only 1 day to explore the city and haven't been here before, follow this whirlwind jaunt of the classic highlights. It starts with a scenic cable car ride, includes a…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in San Francisco

In Two Days in San Francisco

If you follow our 1-day itinerary and have a day to spare, use it to get familiar with other famous landmarks around the city. Start with breakfast, a science lesson, and a pleasant…

Attraction / San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

I’ll be honest: Until now, I was disappointed in our MOMA. Small, with cramped museum spaces and a design that seemed more about itself than about showcasing art, it wasn’t world-class…

Attraction / San Francisco Botanical Gardens at Strybing Arboretum

San Francisco Botanical Gardens at Strybing Arboretum

With more than 8,000 plant species on 55 acres, among them some ancient plants in a special “primitive garden” and a grove of California redwoods, this place is as lovely as it is…

Article / Road Trips

8 Day Trip Destinations Near San Francisco

From bustling urban centers to pristine natural settings, Northern California can please even the pickiest of travelers. Here are eight day trips within a two-hour drive from San…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

10 Wonderful Day Trips from San Francisco

San Francisco is an amazing city, but if you've traveled all the way out here, you might as well take in more of gorgeous Northern California.

Article / Family & Kids

San Francisco for Kids: 9 Top Spots

Striking a balance between adult satisfaction and a child's glee can be difficult, unless you're in the rare city that can please people of all ages. Here's what to do in such a city.

Article / Local Experiences

Golden, Great Bargains for Seeing San Francisco

Set your sights on a San Francisco getaway and chances are you'll get a vacation full of great food, fine wine, credit card damaging shopping, cultural enlightenment and the inevitable…

Article / Passportable

San Francisco Airport Exhibit Highlights Airline Fashions

If you find yourself with some time to spare at San Francisco International Airport, you can inject a little glamour into your layover by checking out a new exhibit on old-school…

Attraction / Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande

Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande

Prior to the inauguration of the Almudena, this imposing 18th-century church shared honors with San Isidro as the most important religious building in Madrid. Its dome is larger than…

Attraction / Iglesia, Convento y Museo de San Francisco

Iglesia, Convento y Museo de San Francisco

The Church of San Francisco, built between 1586 and 1628, is the oldest standing building in Santiago, having miraculously survived three devastating earthquakes. At the altar sits the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Francisco

The Best Authentic Experiences in San Francisco

10 Places to Spot Locals in Their Natural Habitats Here's your guide to some of the city's most curious (and beloved) characters:The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence appear at almost…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Francisco

The Best Luxury Hotels in San Francisco

The Ritz-Carlton is the sine qua non of luxury hotels, offering near-perfect service and every possible amenity. Even if you can't afford a guest room, come for the mind-blowing…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Francisco

The Best Outdoor Pursuits in San Francisco

San Francisco is surprisingly nature-filled for a city, and thanks to the year-round mild weather, residents are all about soaking up the great outdoors. So don some layers, grab your…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Francisco

Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf Once known as Meiggs’ Wharf and extending 200 feet farther out into the bay than it does now, the pier was built by developer Henry Meiggs as part of his…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Francisco

Gay and Lesbian Clubs in San Francisco

For listings of events and happenings around town, check San Francisco Weekly and the gay-oriented Bay Area Reporter, both free papers that are distributed weekly on Wednesday or…

Article / Slideshows

The 21 Top Ways To Enjoy San Francisco

You won't be the first to leave your heart in San Francisco and you certainly won't be the last. That's especially true if you try these 21 experiences—they introduce you to the unique…

Article / Slideshows

5 Things You Don't Know About San Francisco

By Matthew Richard Poole If America hosted a prom, San Francisco would be the queen. And it's not just another pretty face. We've got more culture than a yogurt shop, the top…

Article / Air Travel

San Francisco's T2: America's Best New Airport Terminal?

If your flight has to get delayed, you might as well hope that you're stuck in San Francisco's new airport terminal. T2, which is shared by American Airlines and Virgin America, offers…

Article / Local Experiences

Japantown Reborn: Exploring Another Side of San Francisco

A much-loved tourist destination for decades and a blessing to residents eager for Japanese restaurants and groceries, Nihon-machi (its Japanese name) is on the verge of big change.

Article / Air Travel

The Lure of Romantic (and Affordable) San Francisco

It's easy to fall in love with San Francisco. From its chock-a-block row houses on winding hills to the gorgeous bay under crystal clear mid-day skies that quickly shift under…

Article / Passportable

Poof! Kimpton Loses 7 Hotels in San Francisco

Back in December, when the hotel conglomerate InterContinental Hotels Group purchased boutique hotelier Kimpton, the executives behind the change painted a smiley face on the…

Article / Passportable

Toll Proposed for San Francisco's Crooked Lombard Street

A San Francisco city supervisor has proposed a toll for cars traveling on the city's famously crooked Lombard Street in order to ease the 600-foot thoroughfare's overwhelming…