San Francisco Attractions
San Francisco is home to a number of unique and amazing attractions that exist only in this great city. Here are just a few that will help make your San Francisco travel memorable.
Golden Gate Bridge: Perhaps the most recognizable icon of San Francisco is the Golden Gate Bridge. Explore this world-famous bridge on foot, by car, bicycle, or tour bus. You can even travel under the bridge on a bay cruise or over it by helicopter or seaplane.
Fisherman's Wharf: There is always a party going on at Fisherman's Wharf with a number of shops, restaurants, family-friendly attractions, and world-renowned sea lions. If you’re in the area during Dungeness crab season (mid-November to mid-June), be sure to grab some fresh crab on the wharf.
Ghirardelli Square: The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company began making chocolate at Ghirardelli Square in 1852. Visit the Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Manufactory, with the original chocolate manufacturing equipment and sample a famous Square Chocolate or try one of their hot fudge sundaes.
Alcatraz: No San Francisco vacation is complete without a visit to “The Rock.” Once home to some of the most notorious prisoners and currently a safe haven for a number of aquatic birds and plant life, Alcatraz is an intriguing attraction. An introductory film, self-guided audio tour, guided walking tours and lectures, and museum, give visitors an in-depth understanding of the island’s past, present, and future.
Aquarium of the Bay: While at Fisherman’s Wharf, be sure to visit San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay where you’ll view 20,000 creatures from the San Francisco Bay and neighboring waters. Get up-close-and-personal to sharks, octopuses, jellies, skates and other marine animals as you walk through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels.
AT&T Park: Catch a baseball game and watch the San Francisco Giants in action. If you’re in San Francisco during the off-season or when the Giants are away, take a park tour where you’ll get to “hit” many behind-the-scenes areas.