This post explains where and when you can see famous California sea lions at Pier 39, why they come here, and if you can feed them. Where are the sea lions? The sea lions are at Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf. Walk to the end of Pier 39 on the left side along the backs […]
If you're interested in seeing all the best attractions in this city, a San Francisco hop on hop off bus tour is one of the best ways to get from one landmark or historic site to the next. This post provides details about each of the hop-on hop-off San Francisco bus tours, including tips about […]
San Francisco's beautiful skyline, charming neighborhoods, and nearby natural beauty make it a wonderful destination. With a nickname like Golden Gate City, one may not think about safety when visiting. But when traveling to any big city, you should always educate yourself about safety basics. Fortunately, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area, are safe […]
This post focuses on the night tour tickets for Alcatraz Prison, including last-minute and canceled tickets and tour reviews. Let's get started! Tickets Night vs Day Tours Behind the Scenes Tour Tour Reviews Last Minute Tickets Daytime Tours NIGHT TOUR TICKET INFORMATION There are two types of tour tickets that permit you to be on […]
This post offers several itineraries for spending one day in San Francisco for one day, including a budget-friendly and kid-friendly itineraries as well as a 3-day option. 1-Day Itinerary On a Budget Kid-Friendly Tour San Francisco in a Day 3-Day Itinerary Top 10 Things to Do SAN FRANCISCO IN ONE DAY This itinerary has been […]
This post is a visitors guide to Coit Tower in city of San Francisco with tips on when to come, how to get here, how much you will pay, and what you will see. Coit Tower is one of San Francisco’s most recognizable landmarks and a place everyone should add to their list, if only […]
"God took the beauty of the Bay of Naples, the Valley of the Nile, the Swiss Alps, the Hudson River Valley, rolled them into one and made San Francisco Bay." If Fiorello LaGuardia, the famed mayor of New York City, and from a family of Italian immigrants, could say this about San Francisco, who are […]
This post is a guide to the best Christmas lights and holiday displays in San Francisco and how to see them. We've updated the list for all of the top places to visit around the city for 2023 as best we can. TOP CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND HOLIDAY DISPLAYS During the holidays, San Francisco sparkles more […]
This post is a guide to things to do in San Francisco during Christmas, updated for 2023. We include holiday-themed tours, light displays, performances, ice-skating, and Christmas markets. OVERVIEW Christmas is an amazing time to visit San Francisco as this already beautiful city takes on an extra sparkle. In addition to all the things to […]
This post is a visitor's guide to the Golden Gate Bridge, with tips on how to get here, where to park, where to get the best views as well as guided and self-guided tours. Check out our pay-what-like tours of San Francisco, including our Golden Gate Bridge tour! HOW TO GET TO THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE […]
This post covers options for whale watching in San Francisco, including details about the best times and places to go, what species you may see, and tours. WHEN IS THE WHALE WATCHING SEASON? Because whales visit this part of the West Coast throughout the year, there is no 'best' time to see whales. What does […]
This post offers suggestions for the best things to do at night in San Francisco, including a top 20 list, night tours, dinner cruises, late-night museums, rooftop bars, and more. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to […]
When stepping into San Francisco’s Chinatown, you step into a world of vibrant colors, sounds, sights, and smells that will immediately whisk you around the globe. While there are several distinct Chinese neighborhoods in San Francisco, the oldest and largest Chinatown lies in the heart of downtown. On this self-guided tour of Chinatown, you’ll visit […]
This post provides information about the most popular day trips from San Francisco Bay Area, Yosemite National Park, Muir Woods National Monument, Silicon Valley, Napa Valley, and Sonoma Valley. Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is a beautiful park spanning 747,956 acres and 800 miles of hiking trails just 3.5 hours from San Francisco. Famed for […]
One of the easiest and most convenient methods to travel throughout San Francisco is by riding Muni Metro, the electric light rail train that runs throughout the city. This post provides tips on how to ride Muni Metro. The trains will get you where you need to go easily and (typically) on time. But for […]
The Pacific Coast Highway has been called one of the best road trips in the world, and we completely agree! On this page, we have included a list of some of the best Pacific Coast Highway stops to make. 16 PLACES TO SEE ON THE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY Pacific Coast Highway stops on the drive […]
