50 things to do in San Francisco | travel guide & attractions

50 places to see in San Francisco, California
1. Golden Gate Bridge
2. Fort Point National Historic Site
3. Conservatory of Flowers
4. Pier 39
5. Lands End
6. Sutro Baths
7. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
8. de Young Museum
9. Asian Art Museum
10. City Hall
11. Bay Bridge
12. Pier 14
13. Chinatown
14. Lombard Street
15. Lyon Street Steps
16. Moraga Steps
17. Alcatraz Island
18. San Francisco Botanical Garden
19. Japanese Tea Garden
20. Stow Lake
21. SkyStar Wheel
22. California Academy of Sciences
23. Bison Paddock
24. Twin Peaks
25. Corona Heights Park
26. Coit Tower
27. Cupid's Span
28. Transamerica Pyramid
29. West Field San Francisco Centre
30. Powell/Market Cable Car Turnaround
31. Union Square
32. Musée Mécanique
33. Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden
34. Japantown
35. Haight-Ashbury
36. Oracle Park
37. Ocean Beach
38. Baker Beach
39. Grandview Park
40. Mount Davidson
41. The Painted Ladies
42. 'Full House' House
43. Mission Dolores Park
44. Washington Square
45. Little Italy
46. Ghirardelli Square
47. The Castro
48. Legion of Honor
49. Palace of Fine Arts
50. Ferry Building
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[@stefanwolff5637]

Great list with many hidden gems no one else is mentioning

[@ziggzaggzip8241]

Quick reminder to tourists visiting San Francisco, please do not leave valuable items in your vehicle while visiting any popular landmarks even during the day. There are alot of smash and grabs. Have an adult wait in the car and rotate so you all can enjoy the view. Have fun and enjoy.

[@Patsworldbaby]

Isn’t it sad that you have to do that in America 😢

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

@@Patsworldbabymainly San Francisco

[@ramenlover1727]

@@PatsworldbabySan Francisco mostly

[@dgyoutube2405]

Do not go to SF it’s not safe.

[@Patsworldbaby]

@@dgyoutube2405 I remember being there in 2021. It looked like Iraq. I can only imagine what it looks like now.

[@solo.life.travels7215]

I will be going in May ! Will be my first time in California ❤️😍

[@geribentley]

The best state ever! Enjoy!❤

[@jeovahpimentaadv]

Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate seems great to visit

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Those are two of the major sites but there's plenty to do other than that.

[@JMarieCAlove]

I just love San Francisco! My husband and I live in the Central Valley and we go S.F. a couple times of year (to get away from the heat! Lol), even during Christmas time. Despite the negative news, we still visit there and have a fun time and we have walked all over the city stay at the hotels on or near Union Square or near the Bay.. great local restaurants and cool local shops and all the years we have visited, we always fine some new place we haven’t been to or trying new restaurants. I grew up near downtown L.A. for thirty years but I’ve been to San Francisco more! Lol.. my mom still lives near L.A. so we visit her and just go to the beach areas to spend time there. We also love going to Sausalito, then Burlingame and Palo Alto. So much to see in Northern California ❤️

[@SylviaAndrews-ou5xm]

Thank you for that nice review!

[@fabch22]

I like Presidio a nice spot for running in a beautiful nature...

[@RayRomanMedia]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@joeschmoe6690]

GREAT VIDEO! Thank you so much

[@RoyExplores]

Wonderful video and list!

[@emilyyenlee]

my DMs are always open for questions/share recommendations!! 💕

[@emilyyenlee]

I have been seeing a few concerns. I do agree that theft has become a big issue in San Francisco the past couple of years. However, I also think that the narrative in the media of San Francisco being an extremely violent and dangerous place can be misleading and should not deter you from visiting. With every major city comes higher rates of crime. Please be aware of your surroundings, never leave valuables in your car, trust your instincts, and call for help as soon as possible if you witness a crime

[@reggiegilmore8108]

Hi

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

Thank u!

[@ryanacido2891]

I should've found and watched this vlog before I visited San Francisco last month! Great vlog.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Plenty to do in San Francisco.

[@n2s.lifestyles]

Fun!

[@icecold8833]

Such a helpful and fun video !

[@AZnCarmy]

love the toisan shoutout

[@eddiegomez7566]

Thanks for the info. Going there to visit my mom !

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Nice video Emily Lee. Some great places covered.

[@daniellesfinsta7099]

as a bay area resident, loved watching this! saw some staples but also reminded me of a lot of places I still wanna venture to so ty!! 😊

[@angelanatasha4418]

Ahhh you're vlog made me homesick 😢❤

[@joseagarcia6799]

Nice, I will go to San in 3 weeks by myself, is interesting places to visit, thanks for sharing

[@patriciaaubreypacis1738]

This is such a great list! Will stay at SFO for 3 months this year I will def visit the places

[@Elizabeth-he7hx]

Thank you, well done

[@J.EppSee]

Well shot. beautiful images of a beautiful city!

[@Inspower]

🔥🔥

[@mariabayuk2594]

Very nice video !

[@Legacychaser_777]

This was awesome! Thanks for sharing. Hope to visit next summer.

[@knikkisunshine]

I really love San Francisco! I’ve been twice for my birthday and it’s been hard doing anything else for my birthday every year. I’ve seen these videos and everyone seem to forget to show umbrella alley. It’s so beautiful vibrant and creative. Overall great list and I’ll be back to one of my favorite cities soon 🤗

[@lukebandy516]

Lots of homelessness, crime, and drugs too.

[@rafangille]

@@lukebandy516better than most cities in the usa still

[@MichelePernerBlum]

Loved it , thank you ❤

[@dominichill1492]

San Francisco is such a beautiful and big city. There is so much to do in San Francisco. Good video again Emily.

[@Inspower]

That’s true!

[@psfca]

Beautiful. !!!!!

[@hadjnabil4811]

thank you lot's lovely princess

[@lise1345]

Great Video! Super helpful.

[@everydayengineer4686]

I've lived in the bay for 14 years and i haven't even been to a lot of these places! Really need to learn from the locals!

[@morganbush96]

I’m heading to San Francisco next month and I’m excited. This video was beyond helpful…I hope to get to at least 10 of the items on this list.

[@ramenlover1727]

Well Westfield just closed and the downtown area is abandoned and a lot of spaces are vacant

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Hope you enjoy your time there.

[@chrisbrown-lx7qz]

@@ramenlover1727don’t forget about those drug addicted and homeless people hangin around on tenderloin that place should be avoid at all cost no matter it is so nasty and stink too i saw a homeless man takin a shit in the middle of the day in front the Vietnamese restaurant

[@Jessica-ou2fb]

So I Married an Axed Murder

[@Jessica-ou2fb]

Charlie Mackenzie and Harriet

[@LiveLaughLove491998]

thanks for the video!! Coming from Aus in August and this really helped!!

[@misa4650]

I love your travel guide! it's deep into SFO and the descriptions are right to the points, very helpful!

[@matthewburris769]

The airport? I should visit the airport?

[@matthewburris769]

Great video, I counted and there was about 8 things I STILL haven't done after 14 years! Amazing that one city has SO many things worthwhile. The only thing I might have added was The Mission or Bernal Heights Hill and ITS view (maybe ok so the touristy dont go!). Oh yeah, and are you single?

[@r3ggi3000]

Thank you so much, Emily. I’m coming this Saturday for the first time and I am so excited 😆. You gave some suggestions that I haven’t heard of from other KZbinrs. You rock 🪨

[@emilyyenlee]

No problem!!! Hope you packed warm clothes it’s been so cold here lately 🥲

[@MegaHunter90210]

Don’t leave anything in your car. A lot of car break ins.

[@r3ggi3000]

@@MegaHunter90210 Thanks. We saw the signs EVERYWHERE! We just got back to Georgia this morning. We were fortunate nothing happened to our rental. Thanks!

[@Inspower]

Great video!

[@chrisbrown-lx7qz]

@@emilyyenleeliving in San Francisco is just absolutely really expensive not only that and its really bad as well way too many drug addicted homeless robbery so many stores in San Francisco are closing down for good due to too many theft the Westfield mall in San Francisco is getting ready to close down as well

[@juanalmanzar7031]

Great video

[@kryskyu]

need to make it over to SF sometime soon!! so many places to visit 🥹💓

[@emilyyenlee]

me thinking the same about Seattle!!!!

[@chrisbrown-lx7qz]

@@emilyyenleeu should’ve let everybody know about those drug addicted and those homeless population in San Francisco tenderloin and don’t forget about car break-in and robbery as well

[@chrisbrown-lx7qz]

@@emilyyenleeSan Francisco is not a fun place to visit anymore way too many drug addicted homeless people the mentally ill robbery so many stores in San Francisco are closin down for good due to high crime and theft Westfield mall in San Francisco is gettin ready to close down for good

[@AlanOnBass65]

One thing I think should be mentioned is the exploritorium. Very cool place! No worries, though, love this video!

[@reycanlasjr]

Thank you for putting this together! Well researched. I can't wait to try some of your suggestions!

[@psfca]

Great list, beautiful city

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Some beautiful sights in San francisco for sure.

[@chrisbrown-lx7qz]

it use to be a great city but not anymore due to drug addicted homeless robbery thieves will break into your car in the middle of the day steal your stuff and if u try to do something about they gonna pull a gun on u

[@fijiand0ll91]

Great video Emily ! Must have taken a while to make it thank you !

[@shaqayeqsd5600]

Thanks for sharing this with us😍🙏 San Francisco is amazing ✨

[@johnny8927]

Yes thank you! Been trying to find these types of recommendations. I see so much of NYC and Hawaii, but not much of SF!

[@emilyyenlee]

ahhh glad you liked the video!! ☺

[@johnny8927]

@@emilyyenlee just sent you a question on perhaps where to stay on IG!

[@Jeannified]

Great job! Just subscribed to your channel!

[@jazlyn2159]

This is awesome thank you :))

[@daviddevonshire7213]

Very nice video Emily ❤️

[@sjcuta9665]

Very informative . Really love your vlog ❤

[@lamslams3334]

thank u for this video!! me and my friend are visiting this saturday for my birthday and i needed inspiration. this is very helpful, thank u ^^

[@emilyyenlee]

Happy early birthday!! 🥳

[@davidv.388]

love the content.

[@alexanderblack827]

If I had to visit San Francisco, I’d visit Haight Ashbury! This is because it has many stores that sell hippie clothing.

[@Karlos09ification1]

Great video. Your very stunning too

[@lennycunningham7564]

I reckon The Exploratorium should be here! And it's a big draw card!

[@geefamz7172]

We’re planning to visit SF end of Aug this year.

[@ismileyfaceyou]

omg i love all the small clips and the fun facts!! so many places that i have never seen or heard before and will note down many spots for future SF trips!! hope you had fun exploring your hometown :-)

[@brianglenn526]

If u like SFran in 2023, u woulda loved it infinitely more in prior decades

[@gs.558]

I used to work with my sister at Coit Tower ahha, damn it feels like another life. Really miss that city , It's like a home for me , even if I only lived 4 years there.

[@bonnieboy190]

Been over four times [2002.06.10 &14] and included a 'bit of a hike' up to Coit.....years later then we discovered a bus from nearby Beach Street [Wharf district]. Great history and fantastic views over the Bay

[@mitcheze]

Other museum recommendations: Cable Car Museum and Walt Disney Family Museum

[@Smartmovesstayingahead]

Awesome video and I love San Francisco as it is a wonderful modern city with a lot of things to see and do always

[@PEDROSILVATRAVEL]

Nice tips. Did you know that Lisbon (Portugal) has a bridge similar to The Golden Gate and it is called The 25 April Bridge

[@WastedSunRise]

Thanks for the honest content. I'm visiting soon with my husband and looking for some places to see :)

[@Welovehorrormovies]

Been here 12 years and I still discover new neighborhoods

[@eleanorcharlotte5688]

Going to San Fransico for the first time in September- what do you recommended packing clothing wise?😊

[@psfca]

Dress in layers, September is usually mild and sunny or some fog, it can be cool in the 60s or milder and in the 70s so short sleeves with a jacket or hoodie. Stay in the tourist areas GG Bridge, Pier 39, Alcatraz, Lombard St, cable car, Alamo Square, Ferry Building and stay out of the Tenderloin and you should have fun

[@WisdomPrime]

Nice video Keep it up. 💯 subscribing your channel ❤️

[@gummisnoodable]

Great video, thank you. 2,3,5,8,15,18-20,25,33,39,40,48,49 official video description or drag/scan to video part to see the site if forgotten.

[@Jas-tc2ee]

For china town, where was those food stands located at? The food looks yummy

[@gilbertparas460]

See u in August 2022 eat in China Town..

[@TheNobleExile]

Check out "The Willows" in San Francisco. Nice spot

[@kenjosato1032]

I would advise people if planning to come to SF, never leave anything in your car. Be alert at all times. And never expose anything that may attract nice people’s attentions that may become a target. Remember SF has become a very friendly place.😂

[@thishandleisavailable2023]

Pier 39 is definitely a tourist trap, but don’t let that deter you from getting Trish’s Mini Donuts! They’re so good! I swear I can finish a whole bucket 😂

[@oskralvarez2748]

How many day I need to visit all this places ??

[@Luislayer1]

Kinda surprised that the Mission district was not mentioned at all

[@Inspower]

Right!

[@Stuffnsuch736]

#51. Visit the tenderloin at 2am in the morning 😊

[@olekfiumi5257]

You forgot to mention, MOMA museum, Coit tower, Diego Rivera’s murals, la mission neighborhood, Grace cathedral, point bonita lighthouse, fort funston

[@JustMeeeHeHe]

Can you please do a best clubs/bars in sf?

[@Yishai-dl9fr]

My sister when to California I should someday

[@inkxja]

i saw transamerica and immediately thought wizards of waverly place

[@victortaylor7951]

Gee I grew up there. I live off of 14th.Street and went to School there as for many years. Until I Gadalation and through like a Bird. Every once in I think of my home of San Francisco where are my friends lived

[@shirin6700]

San Francisco used to be the most beautiful place to visit. You felt safe it was clean and customer service with their hotels was really wonderful. Now you find that even the most luxurious hotels like the marquee their management doesn’t give a hoot about your request about the fact that you’re an elite member and in fact, they don’t even care to call you back when you have a concern

[@msxiong91]

Hi Emily! My family and I are going to San Francisco in August! I know that traffic downtown is pretty hectic. Is there a good spot to park and possibly walk/ ride a bus or cable car downtown?

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Hope you enjoy your time there.

[@Jessica-ou2fb]

San Francisco movie so I Married an Axed Murder

[@Thetriptiger]

Hey Emily.. Do you have any itinerary for SFO? If yes please send it to me.

[@DR-it9fm]

SFO is the Airport ✈️

[@brianac8764]

What about the zoo?

[@jared.L.D]

What should I do if I’m there for just a day and a half?

[@psfca]

Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39 have fun 😊

[@Carolina-yc7hy]

hi, I'm flying from a different country to see san francisco, los angeles and the grand canyon, do you think I need to RENT a car in San Frascisco or is the public transportation easy and handy?

[@psfca]

No need to rent a car...SF is walkable and has decent public transportation or you can take Uber. Stay out of the Tenderloin and have a great vacation

[@traitorjoe8778]

Having played the Grand Theft Auto series I'm familiar with many of those sites.

[@charismacarrillo5736]

I'm going to San Francisco the end of this month any recommendations for pizza places to try out? If anyone has recommendations please let me know!

[@ilivemylifeaquartermileata9147]

is it safe to travel there right now?

[@icemeoutlikeelsa]

You forgot the Legion Of Honor as an art museum. It's probably the most impressive one.

[@plane5775]

You forgot there is farmers market at the ferry building on Wednesdays!

[@DR-it9fm]

It’s Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

[@dumplingsr0211]

fun fact, they used to let you climb the bow but now there are things surrounding it.

[@markapplebye3277]

Smash and grabs will happen. Leave everything in your hotel or keep it on you. Beautiful city tho

[@wazvs5182]

✝

[@gabytrevisan]

Going next month for 4 days and want to pack all 50 things somehow hahaha

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Hope you enjoyed your time there.

[@TasteofRetirement]

Angel Island?

[@emilyyenlee]

#51 😅

[@Nisan368]

Are all museums said in the video free to go in? And do all of these places feel secure? ( yk like where there is not much trouble going on and no petty people around breaking in rented cars 😅) sorry if I’m asking a lot 😅 I’m gonna visit San Fran soon and I’m doing some research before going 👍

[@axolotlscarlett7781]

I didn’t see you outside of my house bro

[@weekendpapii]

I thought it was an interesting fact to learn about the American Bison, i believe, in simple terms considering the rate at which they were going extinct... it is now apart of US Law to restore the natural population of the Bison so, the animals(Bison) there may or may no be included in the restoration act to raise the population there. Bison may have a huge impact in the European and Indian culture in America, so why not bring them back for there natural order at home?

[@gilbertparas460]

How to get there in Alcatraz

[@pressmin]

Ferry

[@gummisnoodable]

Order tickets to the island ahead of time. They are often sold out days before.

[@TheSwedeT]

No mention of Golden State Warriors? Really? Top 50 without the best team in Basketball the last 8 years... Do over!