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San Francisco

Fog, hills and golden gates — Cable cars, painted Victorians and a bridge in the mist — the Bay Area's beautiful, creative heart.

United StatesBest time: September–November

Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in San Francisco.

landmark

Golden Gate Bridge

Walk or cycle the Art-Deco span to Marin's headlands.

historic

Alcatraz Island

The infamous island prison — book ferries well ahead.

experience

Fisherman's Wharf & Pier 39

Sea lions, sourdough and bay cruises.

experience

Cable Cars & Lombard Street

Ride the 1873 system to the world's crookedest street.

park

Golden Gate Park

Museums, gardens and bison paddocks bigger than Central Park.

neighborhood

Mission District murals

Latin flavour, Dolores Park and 600+ street artworks.

Signature events

February

Chinese New Year Parade

The largest Lunar New Year parade outside Asia.

October

Fleet Week

Blue Angels roar over the bay.

August

Outside Lands

Music and food festival in Golden Gate Park.

Getting there & around

BART links SFO and the East Bay; Muni buses, streetcars and cable cars cover the city. Ferries reach Sausalito and Alameda.

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