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Cliff House
Cliff House
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Ranked #71 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  8.1 km from city centre
Nob Hill
Nob Hill
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Ranked #72 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
One of the most upscale areas of San Francisco, this is the site of two landmarks: The Fairmont Hotel and The Mark Hopkins.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
Mission Dolores Park
Mission Dolores Park
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Ranked #73 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
City park located between the Mission District and the Castro/Noe Valley neighborhoods.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
Fillmore Auditorium
Fillmore Auditorium
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Ranked #74 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Famed rock concert venue.
Attraction type  Concerts
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
Haas - Lilienthal House
Haas - Lilienthal House
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Ranked #75 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: This Queen Anne style home, now a museum, was the house where the merchant family of blue jeans (Haas) and canned goods... more » Owner description: This Queen Anne style home, now a museum, was the house where the merchant family of blue jeans (Haas) and canned goods (Lilienthal) lived. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
Children's Creativity Museum
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Children's Creativity Museum
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Ranked #76 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews

Zeum, the San Francisco's Children's Museum opened in October 1998 on the rooftop of Yerba Buena Gardens. Here, children can have hands-on experience with multimedia arts and... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites; Children’s Museums; Museums
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
Moscone Center
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Moscone Center
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Ranked #77 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
Pacific Heights
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Pacific Heights
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Ranked #78 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attractive neighborhood where you will find multi-colored Victorian homes.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
Ghirardelli Square
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Ghirardelli Square
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Ranked #79 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 123 reviews
A group of renovated factory buildings filled with shops, restaurants and galleries.
Attraction type  Shopping centres; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
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Ranked #80 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
This church is known for its pastor, Cecil Williams, whose sermons never fail to thrill.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
SoMa (South of Market Street)
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Ranked #81 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: From the day it opened, LUN FUN Gourmet has been one of Manta’s liveliest and most popular restaurants. Under the direction... more » Owner description: From the day it opened, LUN FUN Gourmet has been one of Manta’s liveliest and most popular restaurants. Under the direction of acclaimed Chef Simon Guim, LUN FUN Gourmet serves an innovative menu that blends the best of Chinese and Latin Cuisines. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
Barbary Coast Trail
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Barbary Coast Trail
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Ranked #82 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This 3.8 mile self-guided tour takes you through the history of San Francisco, from the 1906 earthquake to the arrival of the... more » Owner description: This 3.8 mile self-guided tour takes you through the history of San Francisco, from the 1906 earthquake to the arrival of the beat poets. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Ocean Beach
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Ocean Beach
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Ranked #83 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: At the edge of the Pacific, beachcomb, build sand castles or bonfires, but don't swim. The tumultuous waters can be too... more » Owner description: At the edge of the Pacific, beachcomb, build sand castles or bonfires, but don't swim. The tumultuous waters can be too rough to handle. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  8.2 km from city centre
San Francisco Bay Bridge
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San Francisco Bay Bridge
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Ranked #84 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
One of the longest bridges in the world, this spectacular structure links downtown San Francisco with the city of Oakland.
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
Fort Mason Center
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Fort Mason Center
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Ranked #85 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Marinas
Distance  3.6 km from city centre
Haight-Ashbury
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Haight-Ashbury
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Ranked #86 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 109 reviews
Owner description: Center of the long-gone hippie culture of the 1960s, this trendy neighborhood is now a whole new scene with upscale... more » Owner description: Center of the long-gone hippie culture of the 1960s, this trendy neighborhood is now a whole new scene with upscale boutiques, Internet cafes and hip restaurants. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
Hayes Valley
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Ranked #87 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
American Conservatory Theater
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Ranked #88 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
This award-winning stage is known for its innovative productions.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
Stow Lake
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Ranked #89 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Located in Golden Gate National Park. Small boats are available for renting to sail Stow Lake.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  5.4 km from city centre
Lincoln Park
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Lincoln Park
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Ranked #90 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
This park in northwest San Francisco overlooks the Marin Headlands and contains scenic hiking trails.
Attraction type  Parks; Golf Courses
Distance  6.6 km from city centre
Xanadu Gallery
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Ranked #91 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
San Francisco Zoo
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San Francisco Zoo
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Ranked #92 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 93 reviews
Owner description: The penguins win the popularity contest at this zoo. You can watch being fed daily at 3 PM. Or, if you prefer the big cats,... more » Owner description: The penguins win the popularity contest at this zoo. You can watch being fed daily at 3 PM. Or, if you prefer the big cats, come an hour earlier. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  8.6 km from city centre
Aquarium of the Bay
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Aquarium of the Bay
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Ranked #93 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 158 reviews
Visitors view two large saltwater tanks that are filled with the many types of marine wildlife found in San Francisco Bay.
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  3.8 km from city centre
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers
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Ranked #94 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  5.3 km from city centre
Japantown
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Japantown
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Ranked #95 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 50 reviews

The Japan Center and the adjacent blocks of Japantown are home to scores of shops and restaurants, non-profit community organizations, two hotels, and a variety of other... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
Balclutha
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Balclutha
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Ranked #96 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Ships
Orpheum Theatre
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Orpheum Theatre
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Ranked #97 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
While located in a rather seedy neighborhood, this ornate landmark still hosts a number of traveling musical acts.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory & Caffe
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory & Caffe
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Ranked #98 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Manufacturers and sellers of one of the most famous chocolates in the world.
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Factory Tours; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Ranked #99 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Contact for tourist information in San Francisco.
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
House Of Air
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House Of Air
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Ranked #100 of 347 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  5.5 km from city centre
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