24 Things to Do in San Francisco

24 Places to Explore in San Francisco -

San Francisco is one of the most visited places in California and is on many people's bucket list to visit from around the world. The Bay Area city is a fantastic place to explore and even though I have been a dozen times already I still get excited to go back. Here are 24 of my favorite spots to visit in the city. Let me know what you want me to cover next in the comments.

Spots from this video:
1. Golden Gate Bridge
2. Alcatraz
3. Ferry Building
4. Rincon Park
5. Coit Tower
6. Cable Cars
7. Chinatown
8. Lombard Street
9. Fisherman's Wharf
10. Maritime National Historic Park
11. Ghirardelli Square
12. Palace of Fine Arts
13. Wave Organ
14. Presidio
15. Painted Ladies
16. Twin Peaks
17. Golden Gate Park
18. California Academy of Sciences
19. Lands End
20. Sutro Baths
21. Marshall's Beach
22. Fort Point
23. Point Bonita Lighthouse
24. Muir Woods

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[californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for watching, let me know what other lists you would like to see!

[Shakester]

Born and raised here in SF so here is my local tip. Use one of the many bike shares that this city has to offer. You can start at the Ferry Building with some lunch. Afterwards, you have a 5 minute bike ride to Pier 39. From Pier 39, you can walk around the rest of Fisherman's wharf then walk to Ghiradelli Square. From Pier 39 to Ghiradelli is about 5 blocks so its a very short walk. From Ghiradelli, grab a bike again and ride down to and along the Marina all the way to the Palace of Fine Arts, which is probably about a 15 minute bike ride. Take a walk around there then get back on the bikes and take another 10 minute ride along Crissy Fields and end up at Fort Pointe to take in the views of the Golden Gate Bridge from below. With a snack in between and just wandering those parts of the city, this could take up an entire day. Take a short ride back to Chestnut Street to grab some dinner at the many restaurants and drinks at the many bars and its a day.

On another day, Golden Gate Park and the Painted Ladies (Alamo Square) are very close to each other as well. Its not quite walking distance (12 long blocks) but a bike would come in handy here as well. If you go to Golden Gate Park on the weekends, the main parts are closed off to cars so it makes biking much easier. Hit the Conservatory of Flowers then the Academy of Sciences. If its getting close to dinner time, take the short walk over to 9th and Irving Street. Park Chow is my favorite in that area and Pacific Catch is on the same block.

[CindyC]

I've lived in the Bay Area my whole life and haven't done most of this stuff lol. I'm such a good tourist in other cities, just not at home.

[saragee]

I'm a San Francisco native and more than half i have been. People think San Francisco is nasty and horrible from the homeless, but they don't see the true life of the city and one place I love the most is going to Union square during December its beautiful!!!

[francafattori]

I love too much San Francisco ❤ I stayed there 7 year's ago...I hope a day will see again this wonderful City!!!! From Italy 🇮🇹 with all my love 💓💘❤ to S.F.

[toshibavoodoo]

ALCATRAZ BLEW ME AWAY!!! Worth a full day, took tour 20 years ago and still remember every moment.

[clappedkevin]

I live in sf and I haven't been to half of these places

[ft]

I love locals who showcase their own treasures .beautiful scenery , beautiful natures and artifacts and the rest you can show throughout your country. Love it .no need to travel the world instead stay home and show to the world.

[Swampzoid]

The Painted Ladies have been an iconic image of San Francisco long long before that 1990's television show you mentions. Glad you included the Wave Organ - I loved to just sit and relax there when I lived in SF.

[GradyBroyles]

SERIOUS CABLE CAR TIP (from a life long local)
Step 1: Get your ticket from the vending machine.
Step 2: FORGET THE LINE AT THE TURNABOUT. The cable car operators do NOT fill up the car all the way at the turnaround. If they did, the system would be useless as public transportation for anyone who lives here. SO, take advantage of that and walk a few (4 or 5) blocks up the street and just catch the cable car on a corner. You'll be on the outside part (the best part) and no waiting in line.
<3

[InternationalSpaceForce]

Something I used to do while living in SF is go up this street next to a cheap hotel called Golden Eagle Motel (I believe) and you'll come across a set of stairs that lead to these apartment complexes. In front of the stairs there's some benches. I used to always sit there during the night. Especially around Christmas. And you'll get a great view of the Golden Gate bridge (and its lights if you go on Christmas). Not a lot of people go there. It was my get away from all the chaotic, noisy parts of SF. It's pretty quiet there besides the cars that sometimes pass by. You can even buy some pizza nearby or whatever you wanna eat.

[OnASeasideMission]

Managed to visit a few times and loved every one of them.
There are places where you feel 'at home' no matter where that's supposed to be and for me San Francisco is one of them.

[sofef]

I live in SF and I've been to like all of these places except for 2. I also highly recommend the Japanese Tea Garden, North Beach, and the Presidio

[daron]

I visited SF for 6 days I believe in 2015 October and wow what a city to fell in love. And I almost visited all of your spots. I can’t wait to go back again and see the rest!!!

[Gianemakeup]

I lived in the city for six years and again, learned more from watching this video. Can’t wait to go back and check it out! Thank you!

[thefreshwater]

When I was born in 1950 I lived in the Lime Point lighthouse under the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge. My only claim to fame. A lot of good memories of SF in this video. Thank you! Cheers

[judylee]

I just got back from San Francisco and after watching this, I can't wait to go again! Thanks for sharing!!!

[britain]

I love getting this in my feed 4 days after getting back from san francisco

[victoriafoster]

Worked there for 3 months back in the 1990s; the most breathtaking city by far than all I've seen.

[californialocalsgolf]

Lands End is always a treat to visit! Sleeper spot on this list, glad you included it.