Golden Gate Bridge – No trip to San Francisco would be complete without a view of the Golden Gate Bridge which is built on top of 43 hills, the city is in a prime position for some fantastic views over the Pacific Ocean as well as one of its most famous monuments. The bridge is nearly a mile long and stands over two hundred feet above the water. It is absolutely a must-see in the area.

Presidio of San Francisco Park – Presidio is usually a national park as well as recreational paradise poker presenting magnificent vistas, meandering paths, as well as ancient architectural destinations. Access towards national park and quite a few plans usually are cost-free. The particular national park is wide open regular, year-round.

Coit Tower – Coit Tower is a typical San Francisco landmark located on Telegraph Hill. It is 500 feet or 150 meters tall. The tower is the best place to be if you want to look at spectacular murals, art collections, paintings, and many more. It was recently featured on the show “The Amazing Race.”

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Some of the key attractions on the drive that can easily be enjoyed without getting out of the car include:

1. Great Highway: One of the most beautiful areas of the drive is the stretch that takes you along the Great Highway alongside the Pacific Ocean.

2. City Hall: This is arguably one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. The 49 Mile Scenic Drive officially starts and ends near here so you’ll get a good view of it on the drive.

3. Transamerica Pyramid: When this building was completed in 1972, it was one of the five tallest buildings in the world. Its height and unique pyramid shape make it hard to miss when driving around the city.

4: Hills: This drive takes you over Nob Hill and Russian Hill, providing great views. It also takes you up to Twin Peaks where you can look down on much of the city.

5. Lombard Street: Many travelers enjoy taking the drive down beautiful flower-lined Lombard Street, the so-called Croakiest Street.

6. Alcatraz: As long as it’s not too foggy out you will be able to see a view of Alcatraz from the drive. This attraction is worth visiting at least once but if you can’t afford the money or time to ferry over then this is the next best thing.

7. AT&T Park: This baseball stadium is home to The Giants and host to numerous events throughout the year. You don’t have to attend an event to enjoy the beauty of the park, though; you can see what it looks like from the 49-Mile scenic drive.

8. The Bridges: Key attraction is a view of both the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. They are both beautiful bridges in their own right and certainly worth seeing on your drive.

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The San Francisco Zoo spans over 125 acres of park-like grounds and includes a carousel, steam train, playground, and a special children’s zoo, along with the animal exhibits and eating places.

There are various attractions inside like: Penguin Island, Steam Train, Antique Carousel, The Lion House, Small Animal Habitats, etc.

Visiting Hours for Zoo is : Daily 10 am to 5 pm. (Winter hours, Nov 7-Mar 12: daily 10 am to 4 pm.)

Entrance Fees:
Adults: $15
Seniors: $12
Children (4-14): $9
Under 4: free.

There are special Discounts for seniors and San Francisco residents (about $3 off).

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Pier 39 is the main center for shopping and watching street performances. At pier 39, visitors can experience a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 12 Bay view restaurants, and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages including the world-renowned sea lions, street performers and live daily entertainment.

Pier 39 announces the opening of the 7D Experience, the most advanced film attraction in the world and the first of its kind in North America. Experience the thrill of a roller coaster and the excitement of interacting with film itself, all without leaving your seat. This attraction features a state of the art digital theater with surround sound, 3D effects, full motion seats and the newest in interactive laser technology.

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The amazing picturesque views of this city capture the mind & heart of all visitors. Kids just love this place as there are many awesome places for your kids to have lots of fun.

1. Fisherman’s Wharf: If you are crazy about seafood, you can’t afford to miss a fantastic dinner in Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants or go on a peaceful sailing cruise. Experience adventures on the high seas where you can participate in deep sea fishing or catch a glimpse of migrating gray whales.  Fisherman’s Wharf has it all. Fun for the whole family!

2. Golden Gate Bridge: The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous and beautiful bridges in the world because of its awesome and unique structure which cannot be found anywhere else. With towers extending 700 feet into the sky and over 100 feet beneath the bay, the bridge is also an engineering marvel. You can walk and drive over entire length of the 1.2 mile-long bridge. Bridge walk is open between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily.

3. Alcatraz: Alcatraz is a 22 acre island, 1.5 miles off the shore of San Francisco. Over time, it has been used as a light house, a military fortification, a prison, and a Federal Bureau of Prisons federal prison. Alcatraz is now home to rare flowers and plants, marine wildlife, and thousands of roosting and nesting sea birds. Thousands of visitors come to experience the real feeling of this prison and capture it in their memory.

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Your family not into Broadway, no problem, San Francisco offers plenty of activities that will make any family happy and satisfied. Now through April 14, 2013 you can visit The Walt Disney Museum, your kids will surly enjoy this and you can teach them the history of Disney without them even knowing there learning.

Getting hungry, well, take a stroll down Fisherman’s Wharf and enjoy pounds of freshly caught crab or try their famous clam chowder in a delicious bread bowl.  There are many restaurants along the Wharf.

Like every tourist, go and watch the sunset over the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge, it will be a sight you will never forget. Or, feeling adventurous, take a walk on the sidewalks and across the Golden Gate Bridge, it is 1.7 miles each way.

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#12.  Ride a Cable Car

This one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks and most people have this on the top of their to-do list while in San Francisco. This is a really fun thing to do while visiting, not only because it is something that the city is well known for, but also because of all the excitement and enjoyment that you get while you are riding it. However, you really want to try and get a seat facing the outside of the cable car that way you are able to enjoy all of the interesting things that you can see on the way. Otherwise you will just be looking at the back of someone’s head.

#11. See the City from the Bay

This is a great way to get away from the city hustle, and let your tired feet take a rest. The city from the bay cruise goes around Alcatraz and under the golden gate bridge. You are able to see so many things from different angles and it is a treat that you don’t get to see while you are still in the midst of the city commotion. However, you should watch the weather carefully when you are going about your other activities during the day. You never know when fog and cold may creep in and surprise you.  It is highly suggested that you bring a coat of some kind and close toe shoes because the wind from being on a boat will always make it feel colder than it actually may be.

#10. Get Some GREAT Food

San Francisco is well known for all of the wonderful food that you can have here. They are also well known for their many places for fine dining. No matter where you are at in San Francisco, you will always find the place that you want to eat. Since the chefs in San Francisco emphasis tradition, you can be sure to have the best dining experience anywhere you go.

#9. Chinatown

This is one of the most well known places that you will find in San Francisco. It is only 8 blocks long and 3 blocks wide, but it had thousands of people visit each day. This is one of the largest outside of china, and there are so many things that you can do here. Most people only know about the two major streets in china town, but there are many different things to see if you just turn down a small street. There are things that most people do not get to see, and it also gets you away from the shoulder to shoulder room that is on the main streets.

#8.  Lombard Street

This is something that most people like to brag about seeing. Lombard Street is a one way road to drive but some people prefer to walk it and take pictures along the way. The only thing about this street is that everyone wants to get a chance to see it, so it is much like a roller coaster. You wait in a line for a long time, and then the ride is over in a minute, but it is well worth the wait time.

#7. Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park is the city’s largest outdoor area. This spot attracts not only visitors, but locals as well. There are many things to see while you are there but the most popular are the gardens. The Japanese Tea Garden and the San Francisco Botanical Garden are the most well known, but some great places to see there as well are the California Academy of Sciences and the Conservatory of Flowers. This area of San Francisco is best accessed by car or the city transit. However, if you take the transit, you will have a long walk to the bus stops and back.

#6. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most popular landmarks in the world, and there are many people who travel days just to take one photograph of this bridge. There are many places that you can see the golden gate bridge and many people like to go around the city taking pictures from different angles. However, unless you have transportation, this is out of the way for visitors who are just walking or taking public transportation.

#5. Exploratorium

The Exploratorium is fun for anyone that steps into the doors. This wonderful place is full of interesting things and no one can walk out without learning something new. It has a little bit of each subject and everything is hands on, so you don’t have to worry about the little ones breaking anything. It is something that most visitors go to when it is rainy or cold out. However, there can be times when there are events and the Exploratorium can get a little bit crowded.

#4. Sausalito

Sausalito has some of the best views in the city. There are so many things to photograph and you can enjoy a great bite to eat while you are over there. However, it is a bit of a hassle to get there and back. If you are driving, then you have to go across the golden gate bridge, and pay a toll when you are coming back in, and if you decide to take a ferry then you are pressed for time so that you don’t miss the ferry ride home. This is one thing that people love to do, but with all of the hassle of getting there not many people get to enjoy the wonders of Sausalito.

#3. Alcatraz

Alcatraz prison is one of the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco. You can choose from a self guided tour of the facility or you can choose to book a tour with a tour guide. You must be specific about booking tours with other places. Some say that they go to Alcatraz, but they just merely pass by it and let you take pictures. Another thing to be sure of is that you aren’t cutting yourself short while you are there. There is a lot to see and a lot of things that you can miss out on if you just rush in to rush out. For more information on Alcatraz you can read this: http://blog.montereystagecoachlodge.com/alcatraz/

#2. Fisherman’s Warf, Pier 39, and Ghirardelli Square

All of these sea side attractions are right in the same area and you are able to visit them all at one time. The great thing about this tourist attraction is that it really shows off a great part of San Francisco. It is the stereotypical vacation trip at a beach. This is one of the places that have some of the best street performers as well as great food. You will see many tourists, however most locals do not come into this part of the city because it tends to be very crowded and a bit noisy in the summer.

# 1. 49-Mile Scenic Drive

This scenic drive around the city is a wonderful way to really see what San Francisco is like. Some people like to walk certain parts of the drive so that there is more to see, but no matter what you decide to do, this drive is unforgettably beautiful and you will have many opportunities to get some really great pictures. There are signs that will point you in the right direction the entire time; however you must have your own car or a rental car to visit this part of San Francisco.

 “A War on Modern Art” – October 03-January 10 – 11am to 5pm – Thursdays until 8pm – Price: Free

There are a lot of things in San Francisco that involve history, but one of the most interesting is A War on Modern Art. If you are looking for some entertainment while you learn new things, then this is the place to visit. This is the 75^th anniversary of “degenerate” art. During the time that Adolf Hitler was in power, there were many Nazi’s who believed that modern art was in some way threatening, and some even found it to be insane. Adolf then decided that he was going to have an art show where he was trying to convince people that this was true, and that the only reason why they were doing this was because they were mad. However, what in turn happened was that he actually created more popularity than he did hatred for the art. At A War on Modern Art you will see some of these degenerate artists’ paintings and sculptures that caught the eye of Adolf Hitler as mad and caught the world by surprise with its beauty and uniqueness.

“Tis the Season for Science” – November 16-January 06 – Monday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm – Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas – Price: $29.95, $24.95 for students, and $19.95 for seniors and children ages 4-11.

For all of you out there, young or old, wondering how reindeer make it through the winter time, this is where you are going to learn each and every one. Ever wonder what animal can produce its own special version of antifreeze so that they can keep warm? Or how far different animals travel to stay out of the cold? Well, this is the place to go and find all of these things out. This is great for people of all ages, because no matter how much you already know, there is always something to learn. You can come with the family or you can enjoy the wonders on your own. There is always something new and exciting to learn and do. Find out everything from how far some animals travel to how some animals can sleep through the whole winter without waking up. This is truly an event that shouldn’t be missed.

Check back often and you’ll see posts about the latest events and great hole in the wall places to dine, see, and explore when visiting San Francisco.

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