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Attractions in San Francisco

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in San Francisco, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

22 places

Dahlia Garden

GardenDahlia Garden

Shakespeare Garden

GardenShakespeare Garden

San Francisco Botanical Garden

GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden

San Francisco Carousel & Bay Plunge at Pier 39

ParkSan Francisco Carousel & Bay Plunge at Pier 39

ParkMission Dolores Park

Francisco Street Steps

ParkFrancisco Street Steps

Huntington Park

ParkHuntington Park

BeachBaker Beach

Coastal Trail

HikeCoastal Trail

San Bruno Mountain State Park

ParkSan Bruno Mountain State Park

ParkAquatic Park

Sunset Dunes

ParkSunset Dunes

John McLaren Park

ParkJohn McLaren Park

Japanese Tea Garden

GardenJapanese Tea Garden

Twin Peaks

Corona Heights Park

ParkCorona Heights Park

Patricia's Green

ParkPatricia's Green

Golden Gate Park

ParkGolden Gate Park

Embarcadero Plaza

ParkEmbarcadero Plaza

Blue Heron Lake

ParkBlue Heron Lake

ParkFort Funston

Crissy Field Marsh

ParkCrissy Field Marsh

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