2006-08-26 05:39:44 · 12 answers · asked by Patches 5 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ San Francisco
1. Alcatraz
2. Fisherman's Warf
3. Golden Gate Bridge
4. Golden Gate Park
5. SF Zoo
6. Cliff House
7. Muir Woods
8. Union Square
9. Ferry Building
10. Top of the Mark
11. North Beach Italian Restaurants
12. Chinatown
13. ATT Park (SF Giants)
14. The Mission
15. Haight Ashbury
2006-08-26 05:44:54 · answer #1 · answered by DavidZHawk 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
All of the places listed above are exactly what you want to see. on top of that you are going to want to eat at as many places as possible. If you like Italian, eat in North Beach. Stay off the main road, Columbus, because those restaurants are always packed on the weekends. There are some nice ones on the side streets too, possibly even better. For Chinese dim sum, you won't find a better deal and flavor than in Chinatown. Everything else kicks butt there too, but those could be the two most standout cuisines of San Francisco. I'd say SF has the best food in the United States. Not many will argue with that.
Also, not mentioned above is the antique arcade near Pier 39. You'll find very old $.25 games and displays to watch. Here's more info on it. It's truly unique and you'll never see anything like it ever, I promise.
http://www.museemechanique.org/home.html
If you like music, check out a concert at the legendary Fillmore theater. I haven't been there in years but back in my days it was a great place to see music. All of the musical greats have played there. And they even give out free apples and posters. At least when I was in high school they did.
And I'm surprised no one has mentioned Twin Peaks. It holds the best views of panoramic SF. Just ask anyone and they'll tell you how to get there.
And lastly, if you want to be reminded at how poor you really are no matter how rich you think you are, have a cab drive you around Robin Williams' neighborhood.
2006-08-26 08:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by jutx2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
San Francisco Duck tours
AT & T Stadium Tour
Golden Gate Bay Cruise
Asian Art Mueseum
Six Flags Marine World
Shops
Alcatraz Island Tour
Restaurants
California Academy of Sciences - Steinhart Aquarium
Bike Rentals
PIER 39/ Fisherman's Wharf- Watch hundreds of splashy sea lions lounge out on PIER 39's K-dock. Take a journey on Turbo Ride, play to win at Riptide Arcade or enjoy a performance of Menopause The Musical. Street performers add to the festivities.
SF is Close to Napa Valley (For wine tours)
Anheuser - Busch Brewery Tours & Gifts - (East Bay, East of SF)- Free! 45-minute tour includes brewing, presentation, packaging video, product sampling. All ages welcome; wheelchair accessible. Samples for adults 21 and older.
Yosemite National Park is just East of SF
Get a guide book.
2006-08-26 05:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Fancy You 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fisherman's Wharf, China Town, Ghirardelli Square, the Mission district, the Castro, Golden Gate Park, North Beach, SoMa, Nob Hill, the Top of the Mark, etc etc etc Be sure to ride a cable car and enjoy!
2006-08-29 22:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fisherman's Wharf
The Japanese Gardens
Haight Asbury
The Castro District
The Marina District
Nob Hill
The Golden Gate Bridge Park
I also recommend the Foot tours led by comedians. Get to hear about history and see interesting places and it's funny to boot.
http://www.foottours.com/tours.htm
2006-08-26 05:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by Azriel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget the places, that's not the fun.
1: Ride a ferry, anywhere.
2: Eat clam chowder out of a loaf of bread.
3: Get startled by the dude who disguises himself as a bush
4: Put money in the, "Money for Weed" guys' box.
5: Look at the seals for hours.
6: Watch the pigeons trick people into food.
2006-08-28 19:22:53 · answer #6 · answered by Paklo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Fort Mason community garden was beautiful when we went there. It made us feel like the city was more personal, and was very unique. San Fran is great also for just wandering the streets ( as long as you know you are in a safe area) as well as going to specific destinations. I found that we found the best places while just walking in any direction in between our planned destinations.
2006-08-27 16:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coit Tower, Palace of fine arts, the zoo and the ocean front, Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park. And you can call it Frisco , San Fran, or windy city by the bay!
2006-08-26 18:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by denise0068@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
China Town
Pier 38
Angel Island
Alcatraz
2006-08-29 16:31:09 · answer #9 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Japanese Tea Garden is great. SF also has some excellent museums. However, some parts of town can be a little sleazy and dirty, so be careful.
2006-08-26 05:51:08 · answer #10 · answered by bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋