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San Francisco is renowned for its steep rolling hills, an eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture, and its peninsular location surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay.
California Street (Drumm to Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Cable Car · Financial District · 36 tips and reviews
The Ritz-Carlton: Cable cars have been prowling the city since 1873. Take a ride up California Street on this national moving monument for hypnotic night views. There’s a stop right outside The Ritz-Carlton.
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews
The Ritz-Carlton: Crissy Field is the perfect spot for a picnic and includes one of our favorite locations in the city to capture a photo of Golden Gate Bridge.
The Ritz-Carlton: The North Beach neighborhood is a great place to spend the day. After exploring the many neighborhood shops, grab a gelato to go and enjoy at gorgeous Washington Square Park.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA
National Park · Presidio National Park · 70 tips and reviews
The Ritz-Carlton: For a quiet respite while in San Francisco, head to the historic Presidio, home to over 60,000 trees, many walking trails and six vista point overlooks.
Point Lobos Ave. (at Merrie Way), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 80 tips and reviews
The Ritz-Carlton: The other-worldly Sutro Bath ruins on the north end of Ocean Beach, was formerly a family swimming and amusement center in the late nineteenth century built by millionaire Adolph Sutro.