San Francisco gems (hidden or not) from a local adventurist
Sightseeing
Science is cool but what about watching gigantic fish flying over your head with a cocktail in hand and DJ in the background? How about in a tropical forest with butterflies landing on your shoulder? Every Thursday night California Academy of Sciences opens up for adults for a night party. Great for dates and hangouts.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrScience is cool but what about watching gigantic fish flying over your head with a cocktail in hand and DJ in the background? How about in a tropical forest with butterflies landing on your shoulder? Every Thursday night California Academy of Sciences opens up for adults for a night party. Great for dates and hangouts.
Sutro Baths
1004 Point Lobos AveA ruin with an interesting story. Killer sunset views.
A bronze Yoda statue outside Lucas studio where Star Wars special effects were made. Make your friends jealous if you are Sar Wars fan like me.
14 locals recommend
Yoda fountain
1 Letterman DrA bronze Yoda statue outside Lucas studio where Star Wars special effects were made. Make your friends jealous if you are Sar Wars fan like me.
Used to be a vantage point of SF before the skyscrapers. Constructed to observe fire and send fire-fighters in the 1800s -1900s (no 911 call back then). Great view day and night.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
Used to be a vantage point of SF before the skyscrapers. Constructed to observe fire and send fire-fighters in the 1800s -1900s (no 911 call back then). Great view day and night.
Fine Art museum. There is a Rodin the Thinker sculpture in the front courtyard which you can see from the outside. Beautify architecture and good collections.
208 locals recommend
Legion of Honor
100 34th AveFine Art museum. There is a Rodin the Thinker sculpture in the front courtyard which you can see from the outside. Beautify architecture and good collections.
Mission District Murals. There are A LOT of back streets in the Mission district where the whole building is covered in graffiti and murals. They are constantly being painted over by the local artists. You can just park your car there and walk around. A good place to take Instagram photos.
The Lilac Mural Project
2884 Mission StMission District Murals. There are A LOT of back streets in the Mission district where the whole building is covered in graffiti and murals. They are constantly being painted over by the local artists. You can just park your car there and walk around. A good place to take Instagram photos.
Japanese tea garden. Built and maintained by actual Japanese folks as a way to promote their culture. Authentic and well done.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrJapanese tea garden. Built and maintained by actual Japanese folks as a way to promote their culture. Authentic and well done.
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetPretty famous. In case you forget. Busy but iconic SF.
Built for world Expo. Got swans and other water birds. Cool place to chill and take photos.
463 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StBuilt for world Expo. Got swans and other water birds. Cool place to chill and take photos.
Another hidden thing in Golden Gate Park. fun to checkout if you are near by.
40 locals recommend
Dutch Windmill
1691 John F Kennedy DrAnother hidden thing in Golden Gate Park. fun to checkout if you are near by.
A usual overlooked place. Very cool inside. You can take dope pictures.
232 locals recommend
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrA usual overlooked place. Very cool inside. You can take dope pictures.
Fine arts museum with ultra-modern architecture. The view on the top floor tower (separate structure) is a killer one.
30 locals recommend
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrFine arts museum with ultra-modern architecture. The view on the top floor tower (separate structure) is a killer one.
They kept a few bison in the Golden Gate Park. Pretty random but interesting.
67 locals recommend
Bison Paddock
1237 John F Kennedy DrThey kept a few bison in the Golden Gate Park. Pretty random but interesting.
THE BEST VIEW POINT to see SF, Gold Gate Bridge. Don't miss the tunnel nearby to see the Pacific and the gigantic cannon base.
40 locals recommend
Hawk Hill
Conzelman RoadTHE BEST VIEW POINT to see SF, Gold Gate Bridge. Don't miss the tunnel nearby to see the Pacific and the gigantic cannon base.
Battery Spencer
Conzelman RoadCool view point!
This is where Burning Man started. and simply a good beach with view. Pretty cold tho.
349 locals recommend
Baker Beach
This is where Burning Man started. and simply a good beach with view. Pretty cold tho.
Centered around a mall, with interesting Japanese stores and food options.
246 locals recommend
Japan Town
Centered around a mall, with interesting Japanese stores and food options.