We reveal the must see and do when visiting San Francisco - one of our favourite destinations!

2. Among the largest museums of natural history in the world the California
Academy of Sciences features an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest,
and natural history museum all under a living roof.
California Academy of Sciences

3. An emblem of the San Francisco cityscape since 1933, Coit Tower on Telegraph
Hill was built with funds from the late Lillie Hitchcock and showcases
sweeping views of the city skyline and bay.
Coit Tower

4. Inspired by the French Gothic architecture of Paris' Notre Dame,
Grace Cathedral Church is a famous San Francisco landmark
known for its beautiful art and architecture.
Grace Cathedral Church

5. One of the largest urban parks in the world stretching for three miles on the
western edge of San Francisco and home of the De Young museum, California
Academy of Sciences, Japanese tea garden, conservatory of flowers and more.
Golden Gate Park

6. The highest point in San Francisco at 938 feet, in addition to views of the city,
Mount Davidson also features a majestic 103-foot concrete cross built in 1929.
Mount Davidson

7. Built in 1924 to commemorate Californian soldiers who died in World War I,
the Legion of Honor overlooking the golden gate bridge and Pacific Ocean
displays a collection of more than 4,000 years of ancient and European art.
Legion of Honor Museum

8. A former US Army post, The Presidio is now a national park site and
recreational paradise featuring spectacular vistas, beautiful trails,
historic and architectural treasures.
The Presidio

9. The city offers the world’s last manually operated cable car system. Created in
1873, there are only three cable car lines now, with the Hyde line being
the most popular and scenic.
San Francisco Cable Car System

10. This Greco-Roman monumental structure for the 1915 panama
pacific exposition features beautifully sculpted walkways
and lagoons under a magnificent rotunda.
The Palace of Fine Arts

11. Alcatraz Island was the site of the first lighthouse in the western United States,
but became a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963, housing famous
convicts such as Al Capone and George "machine gun" Kelly.
Alcatraz Island

12. Often called the "crookedest" street in the world, there are eight hairpin turns
down this scenic block featuring fragrant gardens, uniquely designed homes
and beautiful views of the bay, Alcatraz and Coit tower.
Lombard Street

13. An elegant cocktail bar and restaurant located on the 19th floor of
the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins hotel that boasts 360-degree
panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline.
Top of the Mark

14. A picture-postcard scene of seven Victorian and Edwardian houses
painted in three or more vibrant colours
with the city skyline in the background.
The Painted Ladies

15. Located on Moraga between 15th and 16th avenue, the 16th tiled
steps feature a colourful sea to stars themed mosaic stretching
over 163 stairs with a magnificent view at the top.
16th Avenue Tiled Steps

16. Designed by local artists Peter Richards and George Gonzales, this
acoustic sculpture of pipes and cement is located on a jetty in the
San Francisco bay with sounds created by the impact of water,
waves, and the rise and fall of the tides.
The Wave Organ

17. It is a city landmark and the home of the famous Ghirardelli
chocolate as well as retail shops, wine bars and fine dining. Nearby
is the Buena Vista Cafe, where the Irish coffee was born.
Ghirardelli Square

18. The mission district is a virtual outdoor art gallery full of colourful,
vibrant murals depicting cultural heritage to social political statements.
Mission Murals

19. Established in 1776, the Mission Dolores is the oldest surviving structure
in San Francisco and the seventh religious settlement established as
part of the California chain of missions.
Mission Dolores

20. Standing 922 feet tall, Twin Peaks features one of the most
breathtaking panoramic views of the city and San Francisco.
Twin Peaks

21. Opened in 1915, City Hall is the centre of San Francisco’s government
and home to the officers of the mayor and city supervisors. The
façade’s ornate dome is the largest in the Western Hemisphere.
City hall

22. Nearly 400 different stairways connect San Francisco’s 42 hills many of
them tucked away in under-explored pockets of the city with splendid
views including Macondray lane, Lyon street steps, Tank hill,
Pemberton steps, Filbert street steps and more.
Climb a Secret Stairway

23. Enter on Grant Avenue at Bush street through the ornate Chinatown gate
and browse the souvenir stores, shop for ginseng and herbal remedies,
visit temples, taste dim sum and visit the golden gate fortune cookie
factory where some 20,000 fortune cookies are made a day.
Chinatown

24. One of the seven wonders of the modern world, San Francisco’s most
famous landmark opened in 1937
and spans 1.7 miles from San Francisco to the Marin headlands.
Golden Gate Bridge

25. San Franciscans are passionate about all things culinary, and this temple
showcases the best of the Bay Area’s artisan food and wine. Visit the farmers
market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, popular with the locals.
Ferry Building