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Golden Gate Bridge — walk or cycle across one of the world's most iconic bridges—
Alcatraz Island — the notorious former federal prison with stunning bay views—
Fisherman's Wharf — historic waterfront with sea lions, sourdough and Dungeness crab—
Chinatown — the oldest and one of the most densely populated Chinatowns in North America—
Golden Gate Park — 1,017-acre urban park with museums, gardens and bison—
Lombard Street — the famously crooked, flower-lined switchback street—
The Ferry Building Marketplace — artisan food hall on the Embarcadero waterfront—
De Young Museum — fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park with tower views—
California Academy of Sciences — aquarium, planetarium and natural history museum in one—
Coit Tower — Art Deco tower with WPA murals and panoramic city views—
Mission Dolores Park — the ultimate SF people-watching spot on a sunny day—
The Castro — iconic LGBTQ+ neighbourhood with history, bars and the Castro Theatre—
Haight-Ashbury — the birthplace of the Summer of Love, still deeply countercultural—
Baker Beach — stunning beach with Golden Gate Bridge in the background—
Twin Peaks — climb for 360-degree panoramic views over the city—
SFMOMA — six floors of modern and contemporary art in SoMa—
Exploratorium — adult and children's interactive science museum at Pier 15—
The Palace of Fine Arts — Roman-inspired rotunda beside the Presidio—
Tartine Bakery — legendary sourdough bread and morning buns in the Mission—
Swan Oyster Depot — cash-only Polk Street seafood counter since 1912—
The Presidio — former army base turned national park with stunning bay views—
Lands End Trail — wild coastal trail with shipwreck views and the Sutro Baths ruins—
Muir Woods National Monument — ancient coastal redwoods just north of the city—
Sausalito — charming bayside town across the Golden Gate, reach by ferry—
The Beat Museum — North Beach shrine to Kerouac, Ginsberg and the Beat Generation—
City Lights Bookstore — Lawrence Ferlinghetti's legendary independent bookshop—
Dolores Mission & Park — the oldest building in SF, surrounded by weekend picnickers—
Japanese Tea Garden — the oldest public Japanese garden in the US—
Legion of Honor — Beaux-Arts museum with European art and ocean views—
Ocean Beach & Cliff House — wild Pacific beach and historic Victorian landmark—
Nopa neighbourhood — Hayes Valley dining, cocktail bars and boutiques—
The Painted Ladies — Victorian row houses with downtown backdrop in Alamo Square Park—
Ghirardelli Square — former chocolate factory turned boutique shopping and dining—
Ferry to Angel Island — hiking and history at the Bay's largest natural island—
San Francisco Botanical Garden — 55 acres of plants from around the world—
The Conservatory of Flowers — Victorian glass conservatory in Golden Gate Park—
Bernal Heights — neighbourhood hill with spectacular city views and a local vibe—
Dim sum in the Richmond or Chinatown — a San Francisco Sunday ritual—
Mission burritos — the definitive SF burrito at La Taqueria or Taqueria El Farolito—
The Tenderloin food scene — Vietnamese and Burmese restaurants in an unlikely neighbourhood—
Bi-Rite Creamery & Dolores Park — ice cream, then sunbathing on the hill—
Catch an SF Giants game at Oracle Park — baseball with a bay view like no other—
Wine tasting in Napa or Sonoma — a day trip from SF to the world's greatest wine region—
Stinson Beach — golden beach an hour north, worth every mile of the coastal drive—
The Mechanics' Institute — historic private library and chess club since 1854—
Clarion Alley Murals — vibrant outdoor gallery in the Mission District—
SoMa and SOMA arts scene — galleries, nightclubs and creative spaces—
Ride a cable car — the world's last manually operated cable car system—
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival — free October festival in Golden Gate Park—
Bay to Breakers — iconic May footrace and costume parade across the city—