A Local's Guide for What to Do in San Francisco

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By Karen

November 15, 2024.

Here are my ideas for fun and amazing things to do in San Francisco. 

The iconic, don't-miss sights, plus the off-the-beaten-track, cool stuff.

Plus, here's my list of 65 fun things to do in San Francisco!

San Francisco Attractions

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Visit the iconic San Francisco sights.

Explore the Golden Gate BridgeLombard StreetFisherman's Wharf, Chinatown,  AlcatrazHaight Ashbury, and more.

Outdoor Activities

View of Golden Gate Bridge from Lands End Trail

Enjoy our beautiful out-of-doors.

Hike the Lands End Trail, go on a cruise of the bay, explore the city in a yellow Go Car, sail on Stow Lake, have tea in the Japanese Tea Garden, relax in the Botanical Garden, and more.

San Francisco Museums

The Candlelight Master, French painting from 1620, in the Ledion of Honor Museum

A City of Great Museums

Enjoy world class art museums like the Legion of Honor and the de Young Museum, as well as the Conservatory of Flowers, Musée Mécanique, and more.

Beyond San Francisco

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Head out of San Francisco to explore cool places nearby.

Walk among the giant sequoias in Muir Woods, go on the rides at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, ponder the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, go wine tasting in the Napa Valley, and more.

San Francisco Events

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Join us for special events and holidays in San Francisco.

Experience Christmas in San Francisco, the Blue Angels show during Fleet Week, the lively parade for Chinese New Year, Japanese culture of the Cherry Blossom Festival, and more.


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