10 Top Tourist Attractions in San Francisco - Travel Video

San Francisco, everyone’s favorite city, is located at the tip of a peninsula between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific coast. A compact city of steep rolling hills surrounded on three sides by water, San Francisco is renowned for its summer fogs, Victorian architecture, cable cars and beautiful vistas. Just remember: Don’t call it Frisco and do bring warm clothing. The famous quote “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco” isn’t from Mark Twain but it is a pretty accurate statement of San Francisco’s weather. An overview of the top tourist attractions in San Francisco.

[thespaldo]

San Francisco. The absolute epitome of a mixed bag city.


While absolutely gorgeous with a boat load and a half of things to do at any time with some freakin amazing food to go along with it, it's also way too crowded, expensive, with a fair bit of a homeless issue.


Still, I really enjoy visiting this place whenever I can.

[alanespinoza]

I LOVE SAN FRANCISCO! FAVORITE VACAY, BREAD, SPORTS TEAMS, RICE, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST SO MANY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS 😁💙🇺🇸👍

[jdrone]

Nice to meet you. Bro. These places with beautiful scenery are so wonderful. Together.

[madanrudra]

San Francisco is very lovely and marvelous

[lisaharrington]

San Francisco-my absolute favorite city! I grew up in the Bay Area but hadn't been back for many years until 2021. I stayed on the other side of the Bay Bridge and the traffic going to and from San Francisco was horrendous 24/7. The amount of homeless in California is terrible to see but that would never stop me from visiting San Francisco. The city and its many cites are too beautiful to pass up. Sure wish the cost of everything hadn't skyrocketed in California. It takes lots of extra planning and saving to visit now.

[Marielas]

SFO atractivos turísticos:
10.- Palace of Fine Arts
9.- Chinatown
8.- Alamo Square
7.-Transamerican Pyramid
6.-Lombard Street
5.-Golden Gate Park
4.-Cable Cars
3.-Alcatraz
2.-Fisherman's Wharf
1.-Golden Gate Bridge
Algún día Retornaré a SFO, I love it. ❤️

[jacksonarold]

These videos are so informative and I love it! They give me such a great guide before my travels to think about content and where I want to go with it!

[viatravelers]

San Francisco is such a fascinating destination to enjoy a vacation! The Victorian houses at Alamo square were charming; it is a wonderful sight to see while exploring San Francisco.

[doyleblanco]

I love the Place. Shout out from the Philippines

[earth]

You can take public transportation (Muni line #28) to get from the city to the the entrance of the Golden Gate Bridge. Walk across the bridge, enjoy the amazing view, walk back to take the #28 again, and go back to the city.

[acbc]

I live in Austin Texas and I love San Francisco. We stayed at The Fairmont Hotel for a week this past March and we will be back next January 2019 for my birthday. I love the vibe of that city . I understand they have problems but they are not my problems . They created their own problems and can’t solve them .
What we can do is bring our money and enjoy that beautiful city . Tony Bennett was right : I left my heart in San Francisco!

[zvzylithzvp]

So my dad’s company might be sold and if it is we might be chosen to live in San Francisco!!! This video really helped a lot and it got me even more excited! I hope I can go!! Thanks for reading and wish me luck :D

[pauleckert]

I would add the Walt Disney family musuem. Its really amazing all the stuff they have to show. Toward the end they have a model of Disneyland thorough the years and it is byond epic. If your a Disney fan or a fan of animation the musuem is not to be missed.

[blackie-jmtr]

Great video, very informative, thank you.
One of the most beautiful cities in the world!

[ccchhhrrriiisss]

Places that I would recommend (as a local) that are NOT included in this video. These are additional places that we take guests when they visit:


1.) Twin Peaks: Located just south of the easternmost end of Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks offers some fantastic vistas of the city. From the two peaks, you can see the entire city, ocean, bay and surrounding area. It's also free (although you might have to wait for an open parking space). Due to the winding roads and city backdrop, there are quite a few car commercials filmed here.


2.) Muir Woods National Monument: Although this is located just a short distance north of the Golden Gate Bridge (and not in the city itself), it is a must-see for anyone who visits the city or area for the first time. Muir Woods is home to hundreds of acres of "old growth" giant coastal redwood trees. These trees were here when Sir Francis Drake explored this part of the California coast in the 16th Century. It is relatively inexpensive to visit ($10 for adults) and parking now requires reservations or the use of shuttles. However, it is worth the visit. I'm a card-carrying yearly pass member -- and I've been at least 30 times. There are plenty of hiking trails. I would recommend the 1.5 flat main lower trail (which is a flat surface) for children or adults with some walking difficulties (or those who don't want to risk getting their shoes dirty). If you're interested in a bit more challenge (but still limited on time), I'd do the Hillside Trail. The Hillside Trail still goes through the paved trail; however, instead of going back the same way, you can return to the park entrance through an adjacent hill trail. Either way, make sure to stop in CATHEDRAL GROVE, the bridges and look for wildlife (e.g., fish, birds, wildcats and the elusive "banana slug").


3.) Sausalito: Located near the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge, this offers some fantastic dining and shopping with great views of the city.


4.) Point Bonita Lighthouse and old military batteries: Located along the Marin Headlands near the mouth of the Golden Gate (where the bay meets the Pacific Ocean), the light is amazing! It offers some fantastic views of the city and Golden Gate Bridge. Add the various military batteries, and you'll find some great history set on the backdrop of sweeping ocean/cliffside vistas! If you want to go inside the lighthouse, make sure to check the times and calendar. You have to go through a bridge and cave to get there -- and the entrance is locked if the lighthouse keepers aren't present.


5.) Marine Mammal Center: Just off of Rodeo Beach, you'll find a center that rehabilitates various marine mammals. There is a tour offered that is donation-only.


6.) Pacifica, California (including Devil's Slide): Located adjacent to the city on historic Highway 1, you'll find some fantastic beaches, nice eating places and some hiking areas. There is the coolest Taco Bell in America on one beach (complete with beach-side seating windows to watch the surfers and a special outdoor window to order food from the deck). I'd recommend picking up some BBQ at Gorilla BBQ and having a picnic at Devil's Slide or Rockaway Beach. Devil's Slide has some of the best views along the Pacific coast! There are two places to park (on the north and south sides of the area). The north side is less crowded. The south side offers the best views (especially if you're not going to walk or bicycle the entire road).


7.) Land's End: This remarkable trail is one of San Francisco's best-kept secrets! From the parking lots near the ruins of the old Pacific bath houses (complete with ocean-side caves) to the where-ocean-meets-bay trails, you'll find lots to admire from this location! There are some different memorials very near the trails too. You'll love the magnificent views -- and the fact that you won't find many tourists here.


8.) Boudin Bakery: This is at Fisherman's Wharf. It is where sour dough was invented. So, yeah.


9.) Musée Mécanique: Also located at Fisherman's Wharf, you'll discover a FREE museum filled with arcade games -- most going back to the 19th Century! Bring some quarters though!


10.) Presidio: Located at an old former military base at the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge, this is where Star Trek's "Starfleet Academy" was supposed to be based. It is, ironically, the home to offices of Lucasfilm LTD, Skywalker Sound, THX, Industrial Light & Magic, etc. You can take a nice photo of the Yoda fountain. On many days, you can enter the Lucasfilm offices and check out some props from the movies. It is surrounded by beautiful parks and trees -- and within walking distance of the Palace of Fine Arts. You can also visit the Walt Disney Family Museum too.

[googleuser]

Very well put together video. I like that you listed a number for each location. A lot of people forget to do that and you end up not knowing where the next location starts or ends. Your organization was very good. The viewer can follow easily.

[aviezek]

was there in dec 2017...hope to go back there soon

[oregonpov]

Love the stabilized footage. Great job.

[eating]

Beautiful town I have visit San Francisco 6 times and hope visit again one day.

[heinzbreuer]

Ein sehr guter Bericht über meine Liebste City nach Chicago 😇🏯🇺🇸🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥gutes Video