San Francisco - Tourist Attractions / Parks

A city the size of San Francisco has hundreds of attractions geared towards tourists. Below are a few of the most popular destinations.

Alcatraz Island is one of the nation’s most infamous former prisons. Ride a ferry out to the island and take an audio tour using the voices of former guards and inmates. Departures daily every 30 minutes from Pier 41, advance ticketing recommended.

Golden Gate Park, or the Presidio, is a massive collection of parks, gardens, museums, and recreational facilities, covering more than 1,000 acres at the northern tip of San Francisco Peninsula.

The Mission Dolores is a beautiful adobe building more than 230 years old that was the first European structure built in the San Francisco area. Located on the corner of Dolores and 16th Street.

The Golden Gate Bridge is undoubtedly the west coast’s most famous landmark. The impressive structure is a marvel to drive or walk over, or a grand viewpoint can be had from the Fort Point overlook in Golden Gate Park.