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src="/sites/g/files/tkssra1426/f/wysiwyg/Embarcadero-300px.jpg" style="float:right" width="300" />A few destinations stick out in everyone鈥檚 mind when they think of San Francisco, and for good reason, these attractions have been SF favorites for decades.</p> <p>Fisherman鈥檚 Wharf: <a href="http://www.fishermanswharf.org/" target="_blank">http://www.fishermanswharf.org/</a><br /> Pier 39: <a href="http://www.pier39.com/index.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.pier39.com/index.cfm</a>聽<br /> Union Street: <a href="http://www.unionstreetshop.com/" target="_blank">http://www.unionstreetshop.com/</a><br /> Ghiradelli Square: <a href="http://www.ghirardellisq.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ghirardellisq.com/</a><br /> Golden Gate Bridge: <a href="http://www.goldengatebridge.org/visitors/" target="_blank">http://www.goldengatebridge.org/visitors/</a><br /> Alcatraz: <a href="http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/" target="_blank">http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/</a>聽<br /> Grace Cathedral: <a href="http://www.gracecathedral.org/welcome/overview/" target="_blank">http://www.gracecathedral.org/welcome/overview/</a><br /> Coit Tower: <a href="http://www.sftravel.com/coit-tower-san-francisco.html" target="_blank">http://www.sftravel.com/coit-tower-san-francisco.html</a><br /> Painted Ladies: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_Ladies" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_Ladies</a>聽</p> <h3>Museums, Galleries, Theaters, and Science</h3> <p><img alt="Academy of Sciences" height="200" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra1426/f/wysiwyg/California-Academy-of-Sciences300px.jpg" style="float:right" width="300" />San Francisco has a plethora of museums, galleries, theaters, and science attractions to choose from. Whether you鈥檙e in the mood for exploring a roof-top garden or listening to singing winds along the coast, San Francisco has something for everyone.</p> <p>California Academy of Sciences: <a href="http://www.calacademy.org/" target="_blank">http://www.calacademy.org/</a><br /> Exploratorium: <a href="http://www.exploratorium.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.exploratorium.edu/</a><br /> Palace of Fine Arts: <a href="http://www.palaceoffinearts.org/" target="_blank">http://www.palaceoffinearts.org/</a><br /> Yerba Buena Center for the Arts: <a href="http://www.ybca.org/" target="_blank">http://www.ybca.org/</a><br /> Aquarium of the Bay: <a href="http://www.aquariumofthebay.org/" target="_blank">http://www.aquariumofthebay.org/</a><br /> deYoung Museum: <a href="http://deyoung.famsf.org/" target="_blank">http://deyoung.famsf.org/</a><br /> Asian Art Museum: <a href="http://www.asianart.org/" target="_blank">http://www.asianart.org/</a><br /> Contemporary Jewish Museum: <a href="http://www.thecjm.org/" target="_blank">http://www.thecjm.org/</a><br /> Orpheum Theatre: <a href="http://www.shnsf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.shnsf.com/</a><br /> San Francisco Zoo: <a href="http://www.sfzoo.org/" target="_blank">http://www.sfzoo.org/</a><br /> Teatro Zinzanni: <a href="http://love.zinzanni.org/" target="_blank">http://love.zinzanni.org/</a><br /> San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: <a href="http://www.sfmoma.org/" target="_blank">http://www.sfmoma.org/</a><br /> San Francisco Ballet: <a href="http://www.sfballet.org/" target="_blank">http://www.sfballet.org/</a><br /> Wave Organ: <a href="http://www.roadtripamerica.com/places/waveorg.htm" target="_blank">http://www.roadtripamerica.com/places/waveorg.htm</a>聽</p> <h3>Nature</h3> <p><img alt="Golden Gate Park" height="200" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra1426/f/wysiwyg/goldenGatePark300px.jpg" style="float:right" width="300" />Even in the middle of big city you can find lots of nature parks to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.</p> <p>Golden Gate Park: <a href="http://www.sftravel.com/ggpark.html" target="_blank">http://www.sftravel.com/ggpark.html</a>聽<br /> San Francisco Botanical Gardens: <a href="http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/" target="_blank">http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/</a><br /> San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers: <a href="http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/" target="_blank">http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/</a><br /> Stow Lake: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/stow-lake-boat-and-bike-rentals-san-francisco" target="_blank">http://www.yelp.com/biz/stow-lake-boat-and-bike-rentals-san-francisco</a><br /> Buena Vista Park: <a href="http://www.sfnpc.org/buenavistaparkhistory" target="_blank">http://www.sfnpc.org/buenavistaparkhistory</a><br /> Twin Peaks: <a href="http://www.sftravel.com/twinpeakssanfrancisco.html" target="_blank">http://www.sftravel.com/twinpeakssanfrancisco.html</a><br /> Japanese Tea Gardens: <a href="http://japaneseteagardensf.com/" target="_blank">http://japaneseteagardensf.com/</a><br /> Shakespeare Garden: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/shakespeare-garden-san-francisco" target="_blank">http://www.yelp.com/biz/shakespeare-garden-san-francisco</a><br /> Maritime National Park: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/safr/" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/safr/</a><br /> Find out which parks are dog-friendly here: <a href="http://www.sfdogparks.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sfdogparks.com/</a>聽</p> <h3>Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay</h3> <p>San Francisco is surrounded by the gorgeous Pacific Ocean and the iconic San Francisco Bay. There are many interesting beaches and shore-side activities, from Alcatraz to windsurfing.</p> <p>Ocean Beach: <a href="http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/ocean-beach.html" target="_blank">http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/ocean-beach.html</a><br /> Baker Beach: <a href="http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/baker-beach.html" target="_blank">http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/baker-beach.html</a><br /> Alcatraz: <a href="http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/" target="_blank">http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/</a>聽<br /> Sutro Baths: <a href="http://www.sutrobaths.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sutrobaths.com/</a><br /> San Francisco Bay: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Bay_Area" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Bay_Area</a>聽</p> <h3>Hidden Gems Only the Locals Know About</h3> <p><img alt="Moraga Steps" height="257" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra1426/f/wysiwyg/Moraga-Stairs1300px.jpg" style="float:right" width="170" />Everyone loves the attractions and places that make San Francisco famous, but there are also hidden wonders known only by the locals. Here are some of our favorites.</p> <p>Mosaic Steps: <a href="http://www.tiledsteps.org/" target="_blank">http://www.tiledsteps.org/</a><br /> Cartoon Art Museum: <a href="http://cartoonart.org/" target="_blank">http://cartoonart.org/</a><br /> Dolores Park Movie Night: <a href="http://www.doloresparkmovie.org/" target="_blank">http://www.doloresparkmovie.org/</a><br /> Filbert Steps: <a href="http://www.sisterbetty.org/stairways/filbertsteps.htm" target="_blank">http://www.sisterbetty.org/stairways/filbertsteps.htm</a><br /> Yerba Buena Gardens: <a href="http://www.yerbabuenagardens.com/" target="_blank">http://www.yerbabuenagardens.com/</a><br /> Stern Grove Festival: <a href="http://www.sterngrove.org/" target="_blank">http://www.sterngrove.org/</a><br /> Marin Headlands: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/goga/marin-headlands.htm" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/goga/marin-headlands.htm</a><br /> Seward Street Slides: <a href="http://sanfrancisco.going.com/event-184965;Seward_Street_Slides#" target="_blank">http://sanfrancisco.going.com/event-184965;Seward_Street_Slides#</a><br /> Musee Mecanique: <a href="http://www.museemechanique.org/" target="_blank">http://www.museemechanique.org/</a></p> <h3>San Francisco Neighborhoods</h3> <p><img alt="Alamo Sq" height="200" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra1426/f/wysiwyg/alamo300px.jpg" style="float:right" width="300" />San Francisco is a city of diversity. There are so many different neighborhoods, with each one unique from the rest. As with all big cities, it helps to find your niche, and there are plenty of choices.</p> <p>The Marina: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/marina/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/marina/</a><br /> Tenderloin: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/tenderloin/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/tenderloin/</a><br /> SoMa: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/soma/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/soma/</a><br /> The Mission: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/mission/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/mission/</a><br /> Western Addition: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/westernaddition/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/westernaddition/</a><br /> Union Square: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/unionsquare/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/unionsquare/</a><br /> Pacific Heights: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/pacificheights/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/pacificheights/</a><br /> Bernal Heights: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/bernalheights/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/bernalheights/</a>聽<br /> Cole Valley: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/colevalley/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/colevalley/</a><br /> Nob Hill: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/nobhill/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/nobhill/</a><br /> Noe Valley: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/noevalley/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/noevalley/</a><br /> Potrero Hill: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/potrerohill/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/potrerohill/</a><br /> Fisherman鈥檚 Wharf: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/fishermanswharf/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/fishermanswharf/</a><br /> Chinatown: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/chinatown/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/chinatown/</a><br /> The Haight: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/haight/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/haight/</a><br /> Hayes Valley: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/hayesvalley/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/hayesvalley/</a><br /> Castro: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/castro/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/castro/</a><br /> North Beach: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/northbeach/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/northbeach/</a><br /> Inner Richmond: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/innerrichmond/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/innerrichmond/</a><br /> Inner Sunset: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/innersunset/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/innersunset/</a><br /> Outer Richmond: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/outerrichmond/" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/outerrichmond/</a><br /> Outer Sunset: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/outer" target="_blank">http://www.sfgate.com/neighborhoods/sf/outer</a></p> <hr /> <h2>San Francisco Sounds</h2> <p><img alt="War Memorial" height="271" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra1426/f/wysiwyg/War-Memorial-%26-Performing-Arts-Center300px.jpg" style="float:right" width="300" />Long praised for its diverse music scene, San Francisco hosts some of the oldest and most classic music venues as well as the latest clubs and concert halls.</p> <p>The Fillmore: <a href="http://www.livenation.com/The-Fillmore-tickets-San-Francisco/venue/229424" target="_blank">http://www.livenation.com/The-Fillmore-tickets-San-Francisco/venue/229424</a>聽<br /> Bill Graham Civic Center: <a href="http://www.apeconcerts.com/" target="_blank">http://www.apeconcerts.com/</a><br /> The Warfield: <a href="http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/" target="_blank">http://www.thewarfieldtheatre.com/</a><br /> Great American Music Hall: <a href="http://www.gamh.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gamh.com/</a><br /> The Independent: <a href="http://www.theindependentsf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.theindependentsf.com/</a><br /> The Herbst Theater: <a href="http://www.sfwmpac.org/herbst/ht_index.html" target="_blank">http://www.sfwmpac.org/herbst/ht_index.html</a><br /> The Conservatory of Music: <a href="http://www.sfcm.edu/" target="_blank">http://www.sfcm.edu/</a><br /> SF Symphony: <a href="http://www.sfsymphony.org/" target="_blank">http://www.sfsymphony.org/</a><br /> San Francisco Opera: <a href="http://sfopera.com/" target="_blank">http://sfopera.com/</a><br /> Caf茅 Du Nord: <a href="http://www.cafedunord.com/聽" target="_blank">http://www.cafedunord.com/</a></p> <hr /> <h2>San Francisco Tastes</h2> <p><a href="documents/SOMA Dining In Walking Distance.pdf"><img alt="Belden Lane" height="450" src="/sites/g/files/tkssra1426/f/wysiwyg/Belden-Lane2.300px.jpg" style="float:right" width="300" />SOMA Dining in Walking Distance</a> (.pdf)<br /> <a href="documents/Union Square Dining In Walking Distance 10.17.pdf">Union Square Dining in Walking Distance</a> (.pdf)<br /> <a href="documents/KOSHER-HALAL OPTIONS.pdf">Kosher and Halal Options</a> (.pdf)</p> <h3>Top Restaurants in SF (from critics and locals)</h3> <p>The Morris: <a href="http://themorris-sf.com/" target="_blank">http://themorris-sf.com/</a><br /> 'aina: <a href="http://www.ainasf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ainasf.com/</a><br /> Tartine Manufactory: <a href="http://www.tartinemanufactory.com/" target="_blank">http://www.tartinemanufactory.com/</a><br /> Altovino: <a href="https://www.altovinosf.com/" target="_blank">https://www.altovinosf.com/</a><br /> Barvale (pronounced "bar vah-lay"): <a href="http://barvalesf.com/" target="_blank">http://barvalesf.com/</a><br /> Catch SF <a href="http://catchsf.com/" target="_blank">http://catchsf.com/</a><br /> August 1 Five: <a href="https://www.august1five.com/" target="_blank">https://www.august1five.com/</a><br /> Mourad: <a href="http://mouradsf.com/" target="_blank">http://mouradsf.com/</a><br /> Zuni Cafe: <a href="http://zunicafe.com/" target="_blank">http://zunicafe.com/</a><br /> Petit Crenn: <a href="http://www.petitcrenn.com/" target="_blank">http://www.petitcrenn.com/</a><br /> Rich Table: <a href="http://richtablesf.com/" target="_blank">http://richtablesf.com/</a><br /> Liholiho: <a href="http://liholihoyachtclub.com/" target="_blank">http://liholihoyachtclub.com/</a><br /> State Bird Provisions: <a href="http://statebirdsf.com/" target="_blank">http://statebirdsf.com/</a><br /> Izakaya Yuzuki: <a href="http://yuzukisf.com/" target="_blank">http://yuzukisf.com/</a><br /> Locanda: <a href="http://www.locandasf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.locandasf.com/</a><br /> La Ciccia: <a href="http://www.laciccia.com/" target="_blank">http://www.laciccia.com/</a><br /> Commonwealth: <a href="http://commonwealthsf.com/" target="_blank">http://commonwealthsf.com/</a><br /> Cotogna: <a href="http://www.cotognasf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cotognasf.com/</a><br /> Alta CA: <a href="http://altaca.co/" target="_blank">http://altaca.co/</a><br /> Octavia: <a href="http://www.octavia-sf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.octavia-sf.com/</a><br /> Frances: <a href="http://frances-sf.com/" target="_blank">http://frances-sf.com/</a><br /> Contigo: <a href="http://www.contigosf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.contigosf.com/</a><br /> Dosa: <a href="http://www.dosasf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dosasf.com/</a><br /> Coi: <a href="http://coirestaurant.com/" target="_blank">http://coirestaurant.com/</a><br /> Flour and Water: <a href="http://www.flourandwater.com/" target="_blank">http://www.flourandwater.com/</a><br /> Cockscomb: <a href="http://cockscombsf.com/" target="_blank">http://cockscombsf.com/</a><br /> Tadich Grill: <a href="http://www.tadichgrill.com/" target="_blank">http://www.tadichgrill.com/</a><br /> La Folie: <a href="http://www.lafolie.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lafolie.com/</a><br /> The Slanted Door: <a href="http://www.slanteddoor.com" target="_blank">http://www.slanteddoor.com</a><br /> El Buen Comer: <a href="http://www.elbuencomersf.com/" target="_blank">http://www.elbuencomersf.com/</a></p> <h3>Cheap Eats</h3> <p>Off the Grid: <a href="http://offthegridsf.com/" target="_blank">http://offthegridsf.com/</a><br /> SOMA StrEat Food Park: <a href="http://somastreatfoodpark.com/" target="_blank">http://somastreatfoodpark.com/</a><br /> Swan Oyster Depot: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/swan-oyster-depot-san-francisco" target="_blank">http://www.yelp.com/biz/swan-oyster-depot-san-francisco</a><br /> Burma Superstar: <a href="http://www.burmasuperstar.com/" target="_blank">http://www.burmasuperstar.com/</a><br /> San Tung Restaurant: <a href="http://www.santungrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">http://www.santungrestaurant.com/</a><br /> Saigon Sandwich: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/saigon-sandwich-san-francisco" target="_blank">http://www.yelp.com/biz/saigon-sandwich-san-francisco</a><br /> Turtle Tower: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/turtle-tower-restaurant-san-francisco" target="_blank">http://www.yelp.com/biz/turtle-tower-restaurant-san-francisco</a><br /> Rosamunde: <a href="http://www.rosamundesausagegrill.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rosamundesausagegrill.com/</a><br /> El Farolito: <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-farolito-san-francisco-2" target="_blank">http://www.yelp.com/biz/el-farolito-san-francisco-2</a></p> <hr /> <h3>Other Useful Resources</h3> <p><a href="http://www.sanfrancisco.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sanfrancisco.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/" target="_blank">http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.sfweekly.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sfweekly.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://sfist.com/" target="_blank">http://sfist.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.7x7.com/" target="_blank">http://www.7x7.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.sanfranmag.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sanfranmag.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://squidlist.com/events/" target="_blank">http://squidlist.com/events/</a><br /> <a href="http://sf.eater.com/" target="_blank">http://sf.eater.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.thrillist.com/list/San+Francisco" target="_blank">http://www.thrillist.com/list/San+Francisco</a><br /> <a href="http://www.dailycandy.com/san-francisco/" target="_blank">http://www.dailycandy.com/san-francisco/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.groupon.com/san-francisco/" target="_blank">http://www.groupon.com/san-francisco/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.plumdistrict.com/san_francisco/area/san_francisco" target="_blank">http://www.plumdistrict.com/san_francisco/area/san_francisco</a></p> </div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="sidebar" class="column"> </div> </div></div> <div id="footer"> <div class="section"> <div class="footer-bottom"> <nav aria-label="Footer Navigation" class="footer--navigation"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ucsf.edu/accessibility-resources">Accessibility</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ucsf.edu/website-privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="https://websites.ucsf.edu/website-terms-use">Terms of Use </a></li> <li><a href="https://websites.ucsf.edu/azlist">A-Z Website List</a></li> </ul> </nav> <div class="footer--copyright"> <p>© 2024 The Regents of the University of California</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> /*<![CDATA[*/ (function() 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