San Francisco California
If there's a technology still unimagined, a poem left unspoken or a green scheme untested, chances are it's about to happen here. Goodbye, inhibitions; hello, San Francisco.
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Top Sights
Unmissable sights for your itinerary
Golden Gate Park
in San Francisco
Haight Street
in The Haight & Hayes Valley
Chinatown Alleyways
in North Beach & Chinatown
City Lights Books
in North Beach & Chinatown
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
in Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa
Coit Tower
in North Beach & Chinatown
Golden Gate Bridge
in The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Dolores Park
in The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Clarion Alley
in The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
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Articles
Latest stories from San Francisco
Destination Practicalities
12 things only San Francisco locals know – that will improve your trip
Feb 20, 2023 • 8 Min read
Air Travel
How to get around San Francisco
Jan 30, 2023 • 9 Min read
With notoriously bad traffic, near-impossible parking and streets as steep as ski jumps, ditch the car in San Francisco. Here's how to get around instead.
Activities
16 of the best things to do in San Francisco
Jan 18, 2023 • 9 Min read
From world-class museums to the best in LGBTQI+ culture and incredible city views, here are the essential things you should do on a visit to San Francisco.
Art and Culture
A reason to travel to San Francisco this month: the new Institute of Contemporary Art
Oct 5, 2022 • 4 Min read
The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is part of a wave of new art in the Dogpatch neighborhood - and it's the perfect reason to plan a trip.
National Parks
See San Francisco's epic views from a new national park site opening in July
Mar 31, 2022 • 3 Min read
The Presidio Tunnel Tops, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is a brand-new outdoor space created by the designers of New York’s High Line.
Art and Culture
San Francisco’s back streets and alleyways hide marvelous surprises
Mar 1, 2022 • 5 Min read
As you trek from attraction to attraction through San Francisco, detour off the beaten path to some of these hidden gems.
Budget Travel
San Francisco on a budget: the Golden City at rhinestone rates
Feb 5, 2022 • 8 Min read
While it’s possible to spend unlimited sums on a visit to San Francisco, there are ways to make your trip more affordable. Here's how to visit on a budget.
Hiking
The 5 best walks in San Francisco: how to explore the city on foot
Jan 30, 2022 • 9 Min read
Explore the quirks of San Francisco on these five walks through the historic heart of the city and some of its more diverse neighborhoods.
Museums
10 fantastic museums in San Francisco for culture and history lovers
Jan 19, 2022 • 7 Min read
San Francisco’s magnificent museums honor its close links to Asia and its quirky love of science and progress. Here's our pick of the city's best museums.
Cycling
Top 5 day trips from San Francisco
Aug 3, 2021 • 13 Min read
Taking a day trip from San Francisco opens up a world of classic California experiences. Here are our favorite day trips around the Bay Area.
