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Things to see in San Francisco (United States): 64 places and when to go
San Francisco is a major city in United States with around 3,450,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 64 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Nature (14), Food and drink (14). The best known are Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and De Young Museum. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.7692, -122.4172
- Population
- About 3,450,000
- Places
- 64 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (16) · Nature (14) · Food and drink (14) · With kids (9) · Mountains (7) · Museums and art (6)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 17 km as the crow flies
What to see in San Francisco
The places in and around San Francisco, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Golden Gate BridgeSuspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay7.8 km
- San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtModern art museum in San Francisco, California, USA2.4 km
- De Young MuseumFine arts museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park4.5 km
- Coit TowerObservation tower3.8 km
- San Francisco ZooZoo in San Francisco8.5 km
- ExploratoriumMuseum in San Francisco3.9 km
- Asian Art MuseumMuseum in San Francisco, California1.2 km
- Palace of Fine ArtsStructure in San Francisco4.6 km
- Mission San Francisco de AsísMission in San Francisco1.0 km
- San Francisco MintBranch of the United States Mint903 m
- Nob Hill, San FranciscoNature · Mountains2.7 km
- San Francisco Ferry BuildingFerry terminal in San Francisco, California3.6 km
- USS Pampanito1943 Balao-class submarine4.5 km
- Walt Disney Family MuseumMuseum in San Francisco, California5.1 km
- Baker BeachBeach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States6.5 km
- Japanese Tea GardenHistoric garden in San Francisco, California, United States4.7 km
- San Francisco Botanical GardenBotanical garden4.8 km
- Telegraph Hill, San FranciscoNature · Mountains3.9 km
- Mount DavidsonHighest elevation point in San Francisco, CA, USA4.7 km
- Ocean Beach, San FranciscoBeach that runs adjacent to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco8.3 km
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkPlace in California listed on National Register of Historic Places4.6 km
- Ghirardelli SquarePublic square in San Francisco, California4.1 km
- Mount SutroHill in San Francisco3.7 km
- Saints Peter and Paul Church, San FranciscoChurch3.7 km
And the other 40, by what you come to do:
- History: SS Jeremiah O'Brien, Conservatory of Flowers, Alma, Point Bonita Lighthouse, Fort Point
- Nature: Bernal Heights Summit, Gulf of the Farallones, Potrero Hill, Samuel P. Taylor State Park, Rincon Hill, San Francisco, Alamo Square Park
- With kids: Aquarium of the Bay, House of Air, Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze, SkyStar Wheel, Boom & Bust Course, Morrison Planetarium, Steinhart Aquarium
- Diving: SS City of Rio de Janeiro, King Philip
- Beaches: Anita Rock, Brig Galilee
- Architecture: Dutch Windmill, Murphy Windmill
- Hot springs: Archimedes Banya, Kabuki Springs & Spa
- Food and drink: Barebottle Brewing, Harmonic Brewing, Heidrun Meadery, Laughing Monk Brewery, Local Brewing, Nectar Wine Lounge, Raff Distilerie, Sequoia Sake, Southern Pacific Brewing, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, Standard Deviant, Standard Deviant Brewing, Tripp Distillery, Two Pitchers Brewing Company
When to go to San Francisco
The best time to visit San Francisco is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulBest time14:22
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. In June, 64 of the 64 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Francisco
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Oakland, California44 places17 km
- Berkeley, California38 places17 km
- San Rafael12 places25 km
- San Mateo, California29 places25 km
- Walnut Creek13 places37 km
- Vallejo, California30 places41 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Francisco?
The best known: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, De Young Museum, Coit Tower, San Francisco Zoo. In all, 64 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to San Francisco?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 17 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Francisco as the destination and these 64 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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