40 AMAZING Things To Do In San Francisco | SF Bucket List

A world-renowned bridge known for its 'International Orange Color', wonderful for walking, biking, and spending time with friends and family.

The Golden Gate Bridge crosses the strait of the Golden Gate from San Francisco's Presidio to the Marin headlands.

The Golden Gate Bridge crosses the strait of the Golden Gate from San Francisco's Presidio to the Marin headlands.

A timeless experience with people hanging off the sides and conductors cracking jokes, an $8 ride that is a must try.

Once the home to the states’ most dangerous criminals, Alcatraz Prison has now been reopened as a public museum where many films including the X-men have been shot.

A place filled with shops, seafood restaurants, a video arcade, street performances and the Aquarium of the Bay where you can watch wild sea lions sunbathing on the piers.

Located at Fisherman's Wharf, this place is filled with shops, seafood restaurants, a video arcade, street performances and the Aquarium of the Bay.

Located at Pier 39 in Fisherman’s Wharf, it is a place filled with shops, seafood restaurants, a video arcade and street performances.

A full city block of 19th century brick buildings transformed into restaurants and shops in the 1960s, organized around a square with a mermaid fountain.

Located in Ghirardelli Square, it's a must-visit for chocolate fans.

The crookedest street in the world with 8 sharp turns, surrounded by Russian Hill mansions and perfectly manicured landscaping.

Lombard Street, the crookedest street in the world, is surrounded by Russian Hill mansions.

The largest Chinatown outside Asia, offering iconic Dragon's Gate, delicious Chinese restaurants, buzzling streets, and ornate temples.

Iconic gate in Chinatown.

A six block area with sushi bars, ramen restaurants, karaoke bars and Asian-style day spas where you can also visit the Peace Plaza that holds spectacular cultural events.

A plaza in JapanTown that holds spectacular cultural events.

Victorian row houses located across from Alamo Park, a perfect place for Instagram photos.

Sit in the park across the street from the Painted Ladies and admire these soft pastel dwellings.

A historic landmark and hub for Bay Area culture, revolutionized into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market; be sure to stop by Humphry Slocombe for the famous Secret Breakfast Ice Cream.

Located in the San Francisco's Ferry Building, famous for the Secret Breakfast Ice Cream.

A wide expanse of sand and dunes that faces the Pacific Ocean where you can feel the cool breezes and hear the sounds of crashing surf.

Ocean Beach faces the Pacific Ocean.

Perfect for Instagram photos and relaxing strolls on the beach; at sunset the atmosphere is stunning with the view of the gorgeous Golden Gate Bridge.

This sandy beach is a place where you can bike, jog and fling tennis balls into the bay for your dogs and where kiteboarders and windsurfers can also take off from the beach to catch the relentless breeze.

A beautiful slice of heaven perfect for surfing and laying on the beach.

An incredible park with so much to offer ranging from multiple lakes and beautiful meadows to fascinating museums and lush-green sports fields, don't forget to visit the Japanese tea garden.

Located in Golden Gate Park.

A soothing place to spend a sunny afternoon where you’ll find people playing frisbee, jamming out and observing the skyline of San Francisco.

The entire Angel Island is included in the State Park, a magnificent picnic spot accessible by a ferry ride and also offering a tram ride to see the rest of the island.

The largest island in San Francisco Bay and the entire Island is included in the State Park.

Angel Island is the largest island in San Francisco Bay.

If you want to enjoy the view of the whole city, Billy Goat Hill is a gem.

Two prominent hills with an elevation of about 925 feet offering a 360 degree view of the city.

The highest natural point in the city where you can hike up and observe the sky with your own eyes.

A white, slender 210-foot concrete tower that gives a panoramic view of the city.

A place for art lovers, offering spellbinding European Art with 15-19th century paintings, Rodin collections and pottery.

A must on your bucket list if you want to relive nostalgia and know meticulous details about Walt Disney.

A US Navy submarine and a relic of the Second World War that is now a floating museum.

A museum filled with arcade games from your childhood, pinball machines, photo booths, interactive and coin operated machines, and carnival like machines of all types.

Admire this museum with 7 floors of highlights including works by Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol.

A museum that depicts science, technology and arts, offering more than 600 exhibits where you can sharpen your scientific knowledge.

Take a moment to wander around this tranquil palace and appreciate its enchanting aura, which provides grand exhibitions for art work.

Known for its hippie counterculture, this district is filled with vintage finds and 60s nostalgia.

A historic music venue in San Francisco which hosted performers like Pink Floyd, The Doors & Jimi Hendrix.

An interactive acoustic sculpture from 1986, a cool place to walk and take snaps where you can place your ear to the different pipes to hear musical notes – activated by movement from the ocean's waves!

A beautiful park to watch baseball, enjoy the great views, eat yummy food, and even have a beer or cocktail.

A movie palace where lots of special events take place, with impressive architecture with high domed ceilings and the true classic and historic movie theatre feel.

If you’re a nature lover, or just a lover of love, exploring this scenic trail surrounded by beautiful forest & cypress trees, is one of the best things to do in San Francisco.

Walk through these infinite hallways, endless circles & dead-ends of the most fascinating maze in San Francisco where kids will have fun looking at their reflections.

A colourful, mural-filled alleyway where every single surface is painted and these pieces have deeper meanings about modern politics, immigrants and gender issues.

A colourful, mural-filled alleyway where every single surface is painted and these pieces have deeper meanings about modern politics, immigrants and gender issues.

Spend an afternoon hitting the shops on the main square as it is the largest shopping centre in the city.

If you want a brunch or an afternoon tea, The Palace Hotel is for you.

Built as a monument to San Francisco's dead from World War I, you can visit this place and enjoy orchestra, theatre plays and melodious music.

Boasts beautiful mosaic artwork on a set of 163 stairs, a colorful display featuring waves of turquoise, bright birds and vibrant sea animals of all kinds.