San
Francisco Top 10 Attractions - One of the
finest bridges in the world is the Golden Gate Bridge.
It is almost ethereal as the fog rests along the water
and you travel across it for some fantastic views
of the city. Be sure to take this site in and enjoy
all of the scenery. While you are visiting you must
take the famed rides on the Cable Cars. Remember to
always stay within the vehicle while it is moving,
you really can’t hang out of it like the Rice
a Roni commercial or you might lose your head. Be
safe and enjoy the rides through the city on the cable
cars. Then you have to see Alcatraz Island. It is
also a must see as it sits out in the San Francisco
Bay. It is quite a sight to see.
You must also take drive along Lombard Street.
It is a fascinating piece of roadway that winds down
a hill with beautiful flowers lining the sides of
the pavement. Also make every effort to get to the
Fisherman’s Wharf. There is so much dining and
attractions on this piece of land and it is a great
day or evening that you can spend enjoying all there
is to do. Take a ride on the carousel, too.
Below we have chosen our choices for the
Top 10 Sightseeing Attractions in San Francisco
and keep in mind there are so many more things to
do and see. Get ready for a fantastic trip and have
fun.
Golden Gate Bridge
Highway One North at Lincoln Avenue
(follow 19th Avenue)
San Francisco, CA 94122
Take a stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge and see
the wonderful view of the San Francisco area. It is
truly beautiful and you will enjoy the wonderful museum
too. It is a day of breathtaking scenery. It is the
longest suspension bridge in the world and is 1.2
miles long.
Cable Cars
401 Van Ness
(between Golden Gate and Grove Sts) Admin Offices
San Francisco, CA 94102-4522
While you are in the San Francisco area it wouldn’t
be complete without a ride on one of the infamous
cable cars. There is also a Cable Car museum where
you can learn all about the makings of the cable cars.
It is located at 1201 Mason St. at Washington, 415-474-1887.
49 Scenic Mile Drive
1 415 391 2000
The 49-Mile Drive shows you a lot of the San Francisco
scenic attractions. It is a trail marked by blue and
white seagull signs and you will see many of sights
following this route. It starts at Hayes Street and
Van Ness Avenue, at the Civic Center in downtown San
Francisco
Alcatraz Island
Middle of San Francisco Bay
1 415 705 5555
You can get to Alcatraz on a ferry that leaves every
half-hour all year long. There are also bay cruises
that circle the island. This is the site of the maximum
security prison. It is located on a rocky island out
in the bay and it makes and interesting site seeing
excursion.
Golden Gate Park
Stanyan and Fulton streets
(Great Highway at Fulton Street)
San Francisco, CA 94118
1,017 acres, 10,000 trees and shrubs, 11 gardens,
two waterfalls, 11 lakes, and 40 picnic areas round
out the stats for this Bay City classic. Music venues,
the Strybing Arboretum and Botanical Garden, a children's
playground, a 10-acre buffalo paddock, and a gift
shop are just a few of park's attractions. The Japanese
Tea Garden
Exploratorium
3601 Lyon St
(at the corner of Marina Boulevard)
San Francisco, CA 94123-1019
The Exploratorium is a great place to take the kids
if you have them along on the trip. There are lots
of exhibits that are hands on with a total of 650
in all. It is an interactive museum and the kids will
just love it. Most adults do too.
Lombard Street
1000 Lombard St
(between Hyde & Leavenworth streets)
San Francisco, CA 94109-1515
Lombard Street was built in 1920 and is known as the
“Crookedest Street in the World.” This
has eight angles along a single block. It is a 40-degree
descent down the brick-lined street and there are
always a lot of tourists in the area that come to
see this sight.
Fisherman’s Warf
1 415-956-3493
Fisherman's Warf where you can shop, dine and enjoy
an afternoon or evening. At the Pier 39, there are
110 specialty shops, great seafood restaurants and
has become quite popular with. There is a Venetian
Carousel that you can ride on. It is just wonderful
and a definite to put on your list.
The Embarcadero and Taylor Street
(via Red and White Fleet)
San Francisco, CA 94133
415 435 3522
Angel Island State Park sits in the middle of the
San Francisco Bay. You can climb to the top of Mount
Caroline Livermore. It is a 781-foot high summit at
this wonderful area that became a State Park in 1958.
There are no lifeguards on the island and swimming
may be difficult, but the scenery is wonderful.
Fort Miley Golden Gate National Recreation
Area
Point Lobos and 48th avenues
San Francisco, CA 94121
Things to see and do around Golden Gate are numerous.
Take a walk in Marina Green or walk along the Golden
Gate Promenade, which will take you 3 and 1/2 miles
from Aquatic Park to the Golden Gate Bridge and be
sure to visit the Palace of Fine Arts. You could spend
hours seeing all there is to do.
