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  • Aerial shot of Alcatraz Skyline...

1. Alcatraz Island

55,341
Historic Sites • National Parks
By darylmitchell
This lonely, windswept rock has been the site of a lighthouse, military fort, prison and now a recreation area.

2. Golden Gate Bridge

49,342
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
By KenJ410
It takes 47,000 gallons of paint to cover the suspension bridge that is one of the most photographed in the world.

3. Oracle Park

7,074
Arenas & Stadiums
South Beach
By NormSFCA
The place is fully wifi, LED scoreboard, and used by AT&T to demonstrate its competitiveness in Silicon Valley…
  • The Palace of Fine Arts at dusk

4. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

4,422
Theatres
Marina District
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Open now
By RockiM
Encompassing this majestic inspiration is a man-made, tree lined lagoon, complete with its own blue herring, swans…

5. Golden Gate Park

9,514
Parks
Golden Gate Park
By TMenon
Built and maintained by volunteers, this happens to be the first AIDS memorial set up anywhere in the United States.
  • The most amazing views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge I have ever seen! Parking was tough but the views are worth the wait.

6. Twin Peaks

6,382
Lookouts
Twin Peaks
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Open now
By TravelingJunkies
As part of the Mission blue butterfly habitat conservation, Twin Peaks is one the few remaining habitats for this…
  • Experience more than 650 hands-on exhibits for visitors of all ages.

7. Exploratorium

3,490
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
North Waterfront/Embarcadero
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Temporarily closed
By 20LWood
It is a huge complex filled with interactive tactile attractions for all ages.
  • California Academy of Sciences

8. California Academy of Sciences

5,953
Science Museums
Golden Gate Park
Admission tickets from €19.61
By jaggirl9
The NASA produced visual experience takes you on a journey through our universe in an awe inspiring movie like all…

9. Walt Disney Family Museum

2,762
Speciality Museums
Presidio
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Open now
Admission tickets from €21.31
By 629brendanp
This interactive and extensive museum spotlights the life and career of Walt Disney.
  • View of Golden Gate Bridge

10. Lands End

2,833
Hiking Trails
Richmond District
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Open now
By Usha65
History reveals the landslides and ship wrecks in this area.
  • A parked car on the California line

11. Cable Cars

25,102
Trams
Nob Hill
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Open now
By G2204PWjohnh
The history of the cable cars is basically a story of the collection & renovation of cable cars from around the world.

12. Ferry Building Marketplace

7,365
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Shopping Malls
South Beach
By lafter11
The Ferry building is an old boat terminal that was revitalized into a thriving market and destination.
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