The Presidio was established as a military base, but in recent years the number of visitor attractions, many of which are free, has steadily grown. Read more.
The Palace of Fine Arts is an iconic San Francisco building and one of the first you encounter upon entering the city from the Golden Gate Bridge. Read more.
Golden Gate Park is a large manmade park full of forests, lakes, gardens, and museums. The weekend is prime time to visit because it’s car-free on Saturdays and Sundays. Read more.
This waterfront complex has street performers, shops, restaurants, attractions, a five-acre waterfront park with a 300-berth marina, and the best views of the sea lions. Read more.
The courts are set on a steep block that offers park benches and peekaboo views of the Bay Bridge, Coit Tower, and the Golden Gate Bridge with Alcatraz in the distance. Read more.
There are so many reasons to visit Grace Cathedral that it’s hard to count them all. Walking the cathedral’s replica of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in France is a spiritual act. Read more.
Today, the Ferry Building is a vibrant destination filled with local purveyors of everything from cheese and chocolate to coffee and cookware. Read more.