San Francisco’s Most Memorable Architecture

The Bay Area’s most famous buildings are a varied bunch, originating in several different epochs and representing wide-ranging theories on good design. The result of this range is an urban landscape that, while not necessarily cohesive, is undeniably unique. The following buildings are San Francisco’s most distinctive and recognizable, essential viewing…

Historic Landmarks in San Francisco

San Francisco is a city with a lot of cultural and social significance for the state of California and the rest of the United States. Archeological evidence leads experts to believe that the region has been inhabited since 3000 BC and the Yelamu group of the Ohlone tribe were still in…

A Cinematic Tour of San Francisco

From Hitchcock’s sweeping masterpieces to George Lucas’ adolescent opus about this particular galaxy, these classic films utilize San Francisco’s splendor in ways that have inspired tourists for years. Use them as a guide to the city’s best sights and attractions.

Vertigo (1958)

The Movie: Jimmy Stewart plays a beleaguered San Francisco detective whose career…

A Music Tour of San Francisco

San Francisco is a veritable museum for music lovers. Many of its famous hippie haunts are still intact, and the city is dedicated to the preservation of its bohemian environs. Visitors can troll the former neighborhood of Janis and the Dead, see a show at the infamous Fillmore, and shop at…

A Tour of San Francisco’s Mission District

The ever-changing Mission District has long been overlooked by San Francisco’s tourist crowds, but its current incarnation is a thriving arts sector and an ethnically rich enclave. In addition to its many galleries and creative strongholds, it houses some of the city’s best historical attractions and vintage architecture. Design a…

Family Attractions in San Francisco

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If you go to San Francisco, you will want to travel across the biggest icon of the city, the Golden Gate Bridge.  Other locations and things to see and do when planning a trip itinerary are cable cars, Alcatraz Island, China Town and all of the Victorian gingerbread…

Nightclubs and Nightlife in San Francisco

San Francisco is full of culture and diversity of styles.  It’s nightlife reflects those differences making it an ideal destination for either enjoying an evening full of familiarity or one in which you search out a new adventure.  Hip-hop, clubs, electronic music, artsy lounges, elegant nightclubs and so much…

Shop Chinatown in San Francisco

If bargains are your thing, head to San Francisco’s Chinatown, and put your negotiating skills to a test.

Take Public Transportation in San Francisco

People who visit San Francisco often find that they spend too much money getting around the city. Cab fares are pricy and they add up fast. If you rent a car, you’ll have to pay for parking and tolls. And cable cars are great for souvenir pictures, but at $5 for…

50 Things to Do in San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the world’s most visited cities and it’s easy to understand why: sunshine, friendly people, great seafood and countless activities to fill your day. Here are 50 things to get you started: