1. Sue Bierman Park
7.9
269 Drumm St. (at Market St. & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Park · Financial District · 19 tips and reviews
Geetika Gupta: Great recreation area for kids of all ages...worth spending time away from stress n gadgets
Staff Picks: Celebrate the opening of the newest Star Wars installment in flashy flash mob style at San Francisco’s first ever Lightsaber Battle. Donate $10 to claim your weapon and unleash the force as a Jedi. Read more.
V: We who exercise in Sue Bierman Park have named the benches Middle Earth, Hogwarts, Narnia, and East Narnia. The rock garden is called Arrakis.
2. Golden Gate Park
9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 359 tips and reviews
Ramada Worldwide: This is one place that you can't pass up on your San Francisco visit. Between the stunning views, outdoor recreation, shows (like Outsidelands!) & more, it's an oasis is the city atmosphere of SF. Read more.
Steffen Bornhoft: Great to rent a bike and cycle through!
The Ritz-Carlton: A secret gem of Golden Gate Park is the Garden of Shakespeare’s Flowers, located near the Japanese Tea Garden. Inspired by the masterworks of the famous playwright, the garden has over 200 flowers.
5. Lands End Lookout
9.6
22 Merrie Way (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · 44 tips and reviews
Aaron Cruz: A part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. A romantic and scenic spot to capture the Golden Gate Bridge and watch the bay and ocean come together.
Hedan Zeng: Beautiful shady hike! On sunny days you can see the Golden Gate Bridge 🌉
Jeffrey G: Get here early for sublime birding in the dawn hours, grab an egg sandwich from Louies and hike down to the ruins. Warm up with a cappuccino when the cafe opens at 9 am.
6. Exploratorium
9.1
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 334 tips and reviews
Larissa Pak: The best recreation for kids and adults alike. Maybe even more for the latter.
Karsten: Fun for all ages, well worth an afternoon visit
HISTORY: Founded in 1969 by the noted physicist Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, the Exploratorium offers visitors exhibits, webcasts, websites and events to explore & understand the world around them.
8. Alcatraz Island
9.3
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 503 tips and reviews
Fodor's Travel: Take time to savor a multitude of views: the island itself on your ferry ride, the Golden Gate Bridge from the recreation yard, and the city skyline from the paths surrounding the Cell House.
Angelos N: The tour is well worth it. They did a great job with the electronic tourist guides. Go early to avoid lines, buy tickets prior to departure day to avoid lines.
HISTORY: Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz" spent 17 years in cell #42. Segregated from the prisoners, he turned to birds for company. He was the inspiration for the 1962 movie starring Burt Lancaster.
9. Bix
8.7
56 Gold St (btw Montgomery & Sansome), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 111 tips and reviews
Food & Wine: In this recreation of a 1930s supper club, Chef Bruce Hill serves his truffled Pecorino cheeseburger on buttered rye.
Sara K: I love the atmosphere here. Live music and lots of energy every time 💗
Eater: Tucked away in a random Financial District alley, Bix is a restaurant like no other in SF. Classic cocktails flow at the bar and the dining room is alive and popping every night. [Eater 38 Member]
BoatUS: BoatUS Members receive discounts at Treasure Island Yacht Harbor! For more information or to join BoatUS, the nation’s largest recreational boating association, ask a staff member.
_: Beautiful scenic view of San Francisco! Amazing photos when it's not foggy!
Windows Live Photo Gallery: On the side of the road there is a great spot to view San Francisco, the Bay Bridge and Alcatraz. There is also a railing that you can use to steady the camera. This is a Panoramic Stitch opportunity.