San Francisco Tourist Things
Central Embarcadero Piers is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

1. Central Embarcadero Piers

The Embarcadero (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Harbor or Marina · Northern Waterfront · 4 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1918, the San Francisco waterfront piers played a crucial role in the Pacific theater during WWII. San Fran's waterfront became a military logistics center in support of the Pacific theater.

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

2. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: With all the local produce, cheese, meats, Vietnamese food, Japanese food, seafood, it represents the incredible bounty San Francisco has access to. – Samantha Brown

Pier 39 is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

3. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 386 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: One of San Francisco's most popular tourist destinations, the Wharf consists of a long, coast-side row of restaurants, street vendors, souvenir stores and beautiful ocean scenery.

Lombard Street is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

4. Lombard Street

8.6
Lombard St (btwn Hyde & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Road · Russian Hill · 313 tips and reviews
Coit Tower is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

5. Coit Tower

8.8
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 329 tips and reviews

ViatorStaffViatorStaff: One of the best panoramic views of the city! Make sure you check out the murals. Read more.

Twin Peaks Summit is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

6. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 274 tips and reviews

ZipcarZipcar: When people come in from out of town, they all want to see the Golden Gate Bridge. Take ‘em here instead. With beautiful views of the cityscape worthy of a Will Pearson photo, they’ll forget the rest.

Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

7. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 359 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

8. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 817 tips and reviews

AudiAudi: It's famous, and with good reason. Crossing the Golden Gate is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, no matter what you're driving.

Fort Point National Historic Site is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

9. Fort Point National Historic Site

9.1
Marine Dr (at West Bluff Dr), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Presidio National Park · 78 tips and reviews

Brad D.Brad Day: Starting March 1, Fort Point will lead free crabbing demonstrations from the pier. Who's hungry? Read more.

Alcatraz Island is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

10. Alcatraz Island

9.3
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 503 tips and reviews

National Wildlife FederationNational Wildlife Federation: Did you know... at Alcatraz Island you can witness the breeding behavior of seven species of seabirds... now that's birdwatching! Read more.

Treasure Island is one of San Francisco Tourist Things.

11. Treasure Island

8.1
(at California Ave), San Francisco, CA
Island · 87 tips and reviews

K D.K Dawg: Go to treasure island on a clear night. Some of the best city views and at sea level. Beautiful.