Places to see
 | Fisherman's Wharf
Ghirardelli Square to Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
Fisherman's Wharf is an integral part of San Francisco and 87 percent of people visiting here include this place in their itinerary. The wharf has plentiful shops and restaurants and gives the perfect feel of local commerce, warmth and color. This waterfront market area include the other attractions- The Anchorage, the Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39. You may also see old-time ships at the Hyde Street Pier. A special mention has to be made of Pier 39, which is the second most visited place in San Francisco. Apart from its hundreds' of restaurants and stores, they have attractions such as recently opened Underwater World Aquarium, the sea lions, park, 350-berth marina and Blue and Gold Fleet. |
| Chinatown
Grant Ave and Washington, San Francisco, CA
The Grant Avenue entrance is rightly and popularly referred to as "Dragon's Gate." This oldest street in San Francisco is alive with frenzied activity for 24 blocks at a stretch. Exotic and unusual shops, famous restaurants, temples, museums, food-markets etc. depict Chinatown- again a place worth a visit. |
| Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Located in the city's ex-main library, this is among the largest Western World museums devoted exclusively to Asian Arts. There are 15,000 artifacts on display spanning 6,000 years. The initial collection of this museum has been donated by notable collector Avery Brundage. At any given time there are over 2,500 pieces exhibited. The comprehensive collection includes pieces from major Asian countries such as India, China, Korea, Japan and Tibet. |
| Golden Gate Park
John F. Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94121
With over 1000- acres, the Golden Gate Park is considered by many to be the largest cultivated urban park in the US. The attractions within the park include a Stybing Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (which resides over 6,000 flora species including the gorgeous California Redwoods). The other interesting places are MH de Young Memorial Museum, Japanese Tea Garden, California Academy of Sciences with its aquarium, Asian Art Museum, Morrison Planetarium and laserium, Polo grounds, tennis courts, stables, croquet greens, base ball area, golf course, archery field etc. Indeed, this is a massive place and you may avail a guided tour here. |
| Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, CA
This is one of the world's most renowned bridges, which covers a distance of 6450 feet and connects San Francisco to the Marin County. The "Bridge That Could Not Be Built" was completed in 1937 and cost $ 35 million. It provides scenic views of the Alcatraz, Marin Headlands and the city. To enter San Francisco, a toll-fee of $3 is charged. |
| Wine Country
One of the top wine regions of the world lies just 50 miles north of San Francisco. Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley are the wineries rich area and you may avail a guided tour here. In Napa Valley, wineries generally levy a nominal tasting fee of $5 to $20 per person. This fee includes a souvenir glass and you may taste 3 to 6 varieties of wines. It is recommended that you reserve one whole day to tour this must visit destination. |
While in San Francisco you may also visit the Alcatraz( an island which was once a prison for America's notorious criminals) and Lombard Street ( it provides excellent city landscape and is aptly termed as "the crookedest street in the world" with 8 sharp turns on a 40 degree slope). Also, take a ride on the city's Cable Cars.
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