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San Francisco

1. Marin Headlands

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA
Park · 63 tips and reviews

OAK&ROMA ..OAK&ROMA .com: Drive up Conzelman Road to Hawk Hill, it's the furthest you can go before having to turn around or drive down the one way road. Hawk Hill is the best place to take photos of the city & the bridge.

Fort Point National Historic Site is one of San Francisco.

2. Fort Point National Historic Site

9.2
Marine Dr (at West Bluff Dr), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Presidio National Park · 78 tips and reviews
Fort Baker is one of San Francisco.

3. Fort Baker

9.2
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA
Park · 17 tips and reviews
Alamo Square is one of San Francisco.

4. Alamo Square

9.3
Steiner St (btwn Fulton & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Park · 168 tips and reviews
Muir Woods National Monument is one of San Francisco.

5. Muir Woods National Monument

9.1
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA
National Park · 244 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Want to get away from the tourists, but not willing to commit to an all day hike? Try the Ocean View > Lost > Fossil Creek > Main loop. ~2 hours, great sights, few people Read more.

Alamere Falls is one of San Francisco.

6. Alamere Falls

8.4
Bolinas, Southwest Marin, CA
Waterfall · 12 tips and reviews
Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco.

7. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews
Mission Cheese is one of San Francisco.

8. Mission Cheese

736 Valencia St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Mission Dolores · 97 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco.

9. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews

Kelly S.Kelly Strodl: Huge Ginormously Beautiful Park. So much to do, to see - botanical gardens, dog parks, museums, gardens, bison, lovely cruising ride to the ocean, or anywhere in the city, esp on a Sunday - no cars.

10. Muir Woods National Monument

9.1
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA
National Park · 244 tips and reviews

hikerlyhikerly: Looking to get away from the crowds on foot? Try a 4.5 mile loop hike on the Ben Johnson and Dipsea Trails. Follow the link for trail maps and tips. Read more.

Pirates Cove is one of San Francisco.

11. Pirates Cove

8.8
Bolinas, CA
Beach · No tips or reviews
Muir Beach is one of San Francisco.

12. Muir Beach

9.3
Highway 1 (at Pacific Way), Mill Valley, CA
Beach · 37 tips and reviews
Muir Beach Overlook is one of San Francisco.

13. Muir Beach Overlook

9.3
15 Muir Beach Overlook (Highway 1), Muir Beach, CA
Scenic Lookout · 27 tips and reviews

14. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 274 tips and reviews

ZipcarZipcar: When people come in from out of town, they all want to see the Golden Gate Bridge. Take ‘em here instead. With beautiful views of the cityscape worthy of a Will Pearson photo, they’ll forget the rest.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of San Francisco.

15. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

9.4
151 3rd St (btwn Mission & Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 242 tips and reviews

16. In-N-Out Burger

8.6
798 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd (at Tiburon Exit), Mill Valley, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

David R.David Rodriguez: Double double animal style is the way to go!

Sam's Anchor Cafe is one of San Francisco.

17. Sam's Anchor Cafe

8.3
27 Main St, Tiburon, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 102 tips and reviews
Lombard Street is one of San Francisco.

18. Lombard Street

8.7
Lombard St (btwn Hyde & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Road · Russian Hill · 309 tips and reviews
Ferry Building Marketplace is one of San Francisco.

19. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco.

20. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 812 tips and reviews
Crissy Field is one of San Francisco.

21. Crissy Field

9.4
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews
Coit Tower is one of San Francisco.

22. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 327 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco.

23. Ghirardelli Square

8.7
900 N Point St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Plaza · 256 tips and reviews
The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of San Francisco.

24. The Walt Disney Family Museum

8.9
104 Montgomery St (Presidio of San Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Museum · Presidio National Park · 123 tips and reviews
Yoda Fountain is one of San Francisco.

25. Yoda Fountain

9.1
1 Letterman Dr (btwn Presidio Blvd & Lombard St), San Francisco, CA
Fountain · Presidio National Park · 32 tips and reviews
Painted Ladies is one of San Francisco.

26. Painted Ladies

8.8
Steiner St (btwn Grove & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Alamo Square · 149 tips and reviews
San Francisco Bicycle Rentals is one of San Francisco.

27. San Francisco Bicycle Rentals

1816 Haight St, San Francisco, CA
Bike Rental · Haight Ashbury · 2 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Best spot to rent bikes in SF. Cheap ($24 for the day), very friendly owner, and you can drop off at Pier 39 or Ferry Building after ferrying back from Sausalito. Check out the link for a great route Read more.

Golden Gate Overlook is one of San Francisco.

28. Golden Gate Overlook

9.5
Lincoln Blvd & Merchant Rd (Presidio of San Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Presidio National Park · 99 tips and reviews
Pier 39 is one of San Francisco.

29. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 386 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: As a kid, did you love WWF's Royal Rumble, the battle royale event in which wrestlers eliminated their opponents by throwing them from the ring until only 1 remained? Then you're gonna love Pier 39

Presidio Promenade is one of San Francisco.

30. Presidio Promenade

9.1
The Presidio (at Lincold Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hiking Trail · Presidio National Park · 15 tips and reviews
Local Mission Market is one of San Francisco.

31. Local Mission Market

2660 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA
Market · Mission District · 21 tips and reviews