What are you looking to do in SAN FRANCISCO:
Must See & Do in San Francisco
These
are what we recommend as the top five things that you simply can't miss
in San Francisco! Visitors and locals alike love these attractions,
with a huge amount of fun available to fill a day of
exploration.
Experience the steep hills and electic ambiance of San Francisco to
make your world travels complete.
- Ride the Cable Cars
- Grab a cable car near the Powell Market or over near Ghiradelli
Square.
Ride to Fisherman's Wharf to enjoy a fresh seafood snack at one of the
kiosks, then hop back on a cable car to return to your point of origin.
This is the way to really experience the ambiance of the city.
- Fisherman's Wharf
- This is the place where visitors come no matter
how many
times they visit San Francisco. The freshest seafood, the salty ocean
breezes, the history of seafaring days; all make Fisherman's Wharf a
must-see when in the city. Take a cruise while you're here and enjoy
an exciting adventure in Northern California's largest city.
- Chinatown
- Chinatown is where visitors wander and let the day
happen. With great restaurants like Hang Ah Tea Room
and incredible shops offering items you can find no place else, you
will find this a rewarding stop. Although Grant Avenue is the main drag
for tourists, try other streets to get more surprises than you can
imagine.
- Alcatraz
- - Here, after a ferry ride to the middle of San Francisco
Bay,
you will get a view of this infamous penitentiary. You'll also see the
first lighthouse built on the West Coast. Take a walking tour of the
cell block in the now-deserted prison, watch the birds that make the
island their home, enjoy the views. This is something not to be missed
when visiting San Francisco.
- Aquarium of the Bay
- - Discover what riches lie beneath the bay and ocean
beyond.
The variety of marine life is incredible, and you can move through the
clear glass tunnels to see more than 20,000 marine animals. The kids
will love to touch a real shark in Touch the Bay!
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Best Things to Do for Families
Families
arriving in San Francisco could feel slightly overwhelmed with all the
varied activities available. But you just need to take it a day at a
time, and enjoy as much as you can during your visit. Here are what we
think are the top activities to be enjoyed by families visiting the San
Francisco area.
- Fit in some recreational activities - At Candlestick
Point State Recreation Area you
and the kids will love to experience the windsurfing, hiking and
fishing. Take a picnic lunch and make a day of it. This location is the
ideal getaway spot.
- Visit some museums - There are a few museums in Golden
Gate Park, including the DeYong Museum, with
a wide variety of artworks from around the world. The kids particularly
love costumes from the Pacific and Africa. Don't miss the Conservatory
of Flowers where you can walk though a rainforest environment
filled with the wonderful smell of exotic flowers.
- Enjoy some magic - At the Marrakech
Magic Theater the
whole family will have a wonderful time watching San Francisco Magician
Peter Morrison and his hilarious two-hour magic show. There is lots of
comedy thrown in to delight young and old.
- Take the kids to
a hands-on museum - There is nothing like a hands-on exhibit and fun
events to amuse the children as well as the grown-ups.. At the Children’s
Creativity Museum everyone wins with great
entertainment. This is the perfect stop on a rainy day, too.
- Get
up-close-and-personal with Mickey Mouse - You don't have to travel to
Disneyland to visit Mickey, but can see him right here at the Walt
Disney Family Museum. The
museum has many displays from the family's history, as well as the
history of Disney art. Goofy is here too, so never fear! All ages love
Disney's characters and it will be a fun experience.
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