Things to Doin San Francisco
Few cities offer the variety of world-class experiences that are possible in San Francisco. Get inspired and start getting excited about your next visit to the City by the Bay.
There's no shortage of great things to experience in San Francisco: breathtaking scenery, outstanding restaurants, inspiring culture, and iconic sights you can't find anywhere else. After all, we're the only city in the world with cable cars, an orange bridge, and a floating prison, among other cool things. And who could forget our unique annual events? Whether it be food festivals, parades, outdoor concerts, or even the world's oldest, wackiest foot race, there will be something interesting happening in San Francisco no matter when you visit.
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San Francisco Festivals and Events in December
As the year is winding down, the place to be is San Francisco. Our top festivals and events during December are just a click away.
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Illuminate SF™ Festival of Light
San Francisco shines brightest during the holiday season when Illuminate SF™'s Festival of Light covers the city in epic outdoor installations of brilliant light art.
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Attractions
Family attractions, iconic sights, historic landmarks—there's so much to see and do in San Francisco. Start building your bucket list here.
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Events
From music festivals to cultural events, there's always something new and exciting happening in San Francisco.
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Arts & Culture
San Francisco is a city of inspiration. You can see it all around you, in whichever neighborhoods you visit.
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Black Experiences
A trip to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing the vibrant and deep-rooted African American community that has helped make this city one of the most popular in the United States.
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Nightlife
Culture and cocktails, a DJ twin spin or a jazz solo — nighttime is the right time to discover that there’s a fresh approach to everything here when it comes to new ways to have fun.
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Outdoors
From our green parks and beautiful beaches to the vast wilderness beyond the bridge, the City offers fresh air and inspiration at every turn.
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Shopping
Leave some room in your luggage for all the shopping you’ll do. From “made in San Francisco” souvenirs to trendy threads from top fashion houses, San Francisco has something for everyone.
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Tours
Take a tour of San Francisco's highlights. You can do it by bus, by boat, on foot or even in a VW bus.
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Iconic
San Francisco
From the fog rolling under the Golden Gate Bridge to America’s only moving National Historic Landmark, San Francisco is home to some of the most iconic attractions in the world. Find out everything you need to know about the city's most iconic sites.
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The Golden Gate Bridge is #1 on every visitor's list. Learn how to get there, info about the most photogenic times to visit, nearby neighborhoods, and more.
Alcatraz, a former prison, is now a national park and one of the city's most popular attractions. Learn all about visiting "The Rock."
The cable cars in San Francisco have made their mark on not just the city, but pop culture as well. Learn how to ride these moving national historic landmarks.
The Painted Ladies are the best-looking ladies in San Francisco, especially against that jaw-dropping backdrop. Here's how to find them, fun facts, and what to do in the neighborhood.
Everything you needed to know about Lombard Street, “The Crookedest Street in the World," one of San Francisco's most famous sights.
Coit Tower, a gift to the city, is unmistakable in the skyline. Learn how to get there, the surrounding neighborhoods and fun facts.
If there's one part of town that visitors — both first-timers and many-timers — equate with San Francisco, it's Fisherman's Wharf.
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Ready to start planning your trip to the City by the Bay? Get discounts, savings, and more on passes to your favorite San Francisco attractions.
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Free Things to Do in San Francisco
There's plenty of things to do here, even if you're on a shoestring budget. Here are some of our favorite free attractions, including the city's most iconic experiences.
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Trip Inspiration
Don't stop now: There's always more things to discover — and things to do — in San Francisco.
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This self-guided tour of women's history will take you through San Francisco's most famous neighborhoods and past our most beloved icons.
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With the help of local adventurer Paulina Dao and Hilton, we've created the perfect San Francisco itinerary for outdoors lovers.
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Check out our free San Francisco Traveler visitor's guide and learn how to explore San Francisco like a local.
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