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3 days in San Francisco
Day 1
This third most visited attraction in the U.S. is a hive of activity with rides, entertainment, restaurants, shops and lively street entertainers. You can easily hop a ferry across the bay to Alcatraz or Tiburon, but don't miss the celebrated sea lion colony that inhabits the nearby abandoned docks.
Yes, it can be touristy, if you do not know the best places to go. But, Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's most popular attraction for a reason... more »
Day 2
A twenty-minute ride from downtown, this is the best place to catch a San Francisco sunrise.
The Golden Gate Bridge is not the oldest suspension bridge nor the newest. It is no longer the tallest or the highest. Yet it remains the most... more »
The Golden Gate Park is a large urban park configured in a rectangular shape, much like the famous Central Park of New York City. The park contains... more »
The world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum.Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sharks and sting rays cruise beneath your feet, and feel the spray of the California coast. Fly to Mars (and beyond the Milky Way!) from the safety of your planetarium seat, take a virtual safari in African Hall, or climb into the canopy of a living rainforest. Face your...
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The world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum.Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sharks and sting rays cruise beneath your feet, and feel the spray of the California coast. Fly to Mars (and beyond the Milky Way!) from the safety of your planetarium seat, take a virtual safari in African Hall, or climb into the canopy of a living rainforest. Face your fears—and an albino alligator—inside the Swamp, and meet scientists as they return from research expeditions around the world. From the depths of a Philippine coral reef to the outer reaches of the Universe, it's all inside the California Academy of Sciences. Less
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.
Day 3
Most of this neighborhood's former beatnik charm is retained while adding fine cuisine to its claim to fame.
Monument built in honor of the city's volunteer firemen, with an observation deck that provides a great view of San Francisco.
A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
About this expert
Trevor is a Destination Expert and regular visitor to San Francisco for more than 26 years.
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