Fisherman's Wharf
Once home to San Fran's fishing fleet, today it hosts seafood vendors, souvenir shops and tourist attractions, such as the Wax Museum, vintage sea craft from World War II, and a historic maritime park.

Golden Gate Bridge
The graceful Golden Gate Bridge is a national landmark and icon to many travelers. In 1897, San Francisco saw many ships set sail through its famed Golden Gates to seek gold in the Yukon.

Cable Cars
San Francisco's cable cars are not just a fun way to get around; they are a great way to view the city's innumerable charms from Nob Hill, Union Square and Chinatown, to Fisherman's Wharf.

Alcatraz - Deserted prison Blue & Gold Ferry from Pier 41. Exhibits and tours of the famous island vividly recount the prison's legacy, highlighting the lives of some of its more colorful inmates.

Palace of the Legion of Honor - Art museum Legion of Honor Drive San Francisco, CA 94111 Tues & Thurs-Sun 9.30am-5pm, Wed 9:30am-9pm. San Francisco’s best fine art museum, in an elegant building beautifully situated overlooking the bay.

Golden Gate Park - Urban park McLaren Lodge (park headquarters), San Francisco, CA 94117 This gargantuan green urban oasis incorporates fine art museums, flower gardens and some convincingly bucolic open spaces.

Baker Beach - Beach Off of Lincoln Blvd in the Presidio, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Beautiful stretch of sand along the western edge of the Presidio, with picturesque views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin County.

City Lights Bookstore - Historic bookshop 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123, in the Palace of Fine Arts. Former Beat hangout and fittingly crammed with their writing and contemporary and avant-garde work, founded by poet and novelist Lawrence Ferlinghetti.