Top 10 Attractions in San Francisco California

Top 10 Attractions in San Francisco California - Although the Financial District, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf and famous around the world, San Francisco is also characterized by a rich variety of cultural streetscapes featuring mixed-use neighborhood anchored around central commercial corridors that residents and visitors alike can walk. Because of these characteristics, San Francisco was rated "most walkable" city by Walkscore.com site. Many environmental features of the combined businesses, restaurants and venues that cater to both the daily needs of local residents while also serving many visitors and tourists. Some environments are decorated with boutiques, cafes and nightlife such as Union Street in Cow Hollow, 24th Street in Noe Valley, Valencia Street Mission, and Irving Street in the Inner Sunset. This approach especially has influenced the South continues Market area redevelopment with businesses and neighborhood services rising with residential high-rise.

1. The Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco International Orange signature entrance is a magnificent backdrop of the city, and around 10 million people head to the bridge to see up close. Walked 1.7 miles to Marin County-inches of roaring traffic, steel shaking under your feet, and fences far-too-low between you and the water 200 feet below much more than a photo op superlatives (though that too).

2. Alcatraz

Alcatraz
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Considering how many movies have been set here, you may feel that you've "been there, done that"-but you really should not miss a trip to the most famous federal prison in America. Husky ex-prisoners and former guards throat gray stone brought to life in a wonderful audio tour, you will hear about the desperate efforts to escape yarn and famous criminals like Al Capone when you run cold cement cellblock. But it's not all doom and gloom: you will enjoy views of the city skyline on the ferry ride to and from the island.

3. Fishermans Wharf

Fishermans Wharf
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Once part of a growing fishing industry, Fisherman Wharf has deteriorated into a giant spear aimed directly at your wallet. Crowds from all over the world come to hear the sea lions bark, buy cheap T-shirts, and food on expensive, mediocre food. It's all a mystery to say the locals, who do not come here. Ever. See magnificent historic ships at Hyde Street Pier, then take your money and run.

4. Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park
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Might be famous in the world, but first and foremost backyard garden city. Come here every day of the week and you will find a microcosm of San Francisco, of the Russian senior citizens eating pigeons in Stow Lake and mother pushing a stroller through the botanical gardens for school children explore the incredible California Academy of Sciences and check out the latest in the art amplifier de Young Museum. Be sure to visit the park's iconic treasures, including the tranquil Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers is a beautiful Victorian. If you have time to venture further into an urban oasis, you'll find gems like the Beach Chalet is less accessible and the wild west coast of Ocean Beach.

5. Cable Cars

Cable Cars San Fransisco
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You've seen them (on the big screen, in magazines, and admit it, the box Rice-a-Roni). And given the ticket cost $ 6 a pop, if you really need to ride the cable car? Yes, you do, at least once during your visit. Flag down a car Powell-Hyde along Powell Street, take the pole, and the clattering and jiggle up Nob Hill roofed houses. Top of the hill, and hold for a hair-raising descent down to Fisherman's Wharf, with the sun sparkling on the bay and Alcatraz bobbing in the distance. Do not deny it-it would be a deal at twice the price.

6. Palace of Fine Arts

Palace Of Fine Arts
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Perched on a lagoon full of geese near the Marina yacht harbor, a tumult beautiful terracotta-colored domed structure has otherworldly quality about it. Built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition and recently restored, the palace is a version of the San Francisco architect Roman ruin, and it is already generating breath for almost a century. Try to see it from the water.

7. Coit Tower

Coit Tower
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Most people assume that this fat white tower on top of Telegraph Hill is supposed to look like a fire-hose nozzle. And given that the fire truck-chase, socialite 19th century cross-dressing donate funds to build it, maybe it was. The tower itself is vague interest was not the history of San Francisco in the mural-but parking at the base and a small garden at the rear has a fantastic view of the city and bay. The tower is located at the top of Telegraph Hill Filbert Steps, a steep staircase through the glorious gardens with views of transcendent beauty, that only-in-San Francisco locals to appreciate the place.

8. Ferry Building

Ferry Building
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Foodies rejoice! Historic Ferry Building is filled to the brim with everything delicious, including cafes, restaurants, farmers markets, and vendors hawking everything from olive oil to wine and oysters and mushrooms. Building back to bay, so the view is great-but they are better than the deck of the ferry departed.

9. California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences
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One look at the monumental building exterior-glass, glass, glass and more, all topped with 2 ½ acres of native plants in the corrugated roof life and you will know this is not just another science museum. Super funky architecture and "green" everything (denim as insulation and rechargeable vehicle stations) attach a full day of entertainment. Visit Claude, the albino alligator lethargy, a penguin Waddle, a four-story walk-through rain forest complete with butterflies fly free, a planetarium, a good, old-fashioned natural history hall, and much more.

10. Wine Country

Wine Country
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You do not need to be an expert to enjoy a trip to Napa or Sonoma ... or both (hey, you're on vacation). But there is more than a visit to Wine Country vineyard tours and tastings: landmark restaurants, beautiful scenery, fantastic artwork, hot-air balloon rides, and secluded boutique hotel. And when you are ready for a break, a large glass of wine is never far from reach.

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