From Ingrid Taylar, former About.com Guide
Things to Do in San Francisco
By Barbara Koh, About.com Guide to San Francisco
An overview of San Francisco's many attractions, events and activities, indoors and out.
- Attractions & Landmarks
- Events & Festivals
- Holidays & Special Events
- San Francisco Museums
- San Francisco Tours
- Parks & Nature
- San Francisco Walks & Hikes
- Food & Drink
- Family & Kids Attractions
- Performance & Theater
- Shops & Services
- Sports & Recreation
- Christmas & New Year's Eve
Attractions & Landmarks
Photos and profiles of attractions and landmarks around San Francisco.
- ~ Attractions Outside of San Francisco
- This Week's Bay Area Weather
- 20+ Best San Francisco Attractions
- Golden Gate Bridge (profile & photos)
- Golden Gate Park Attractions (map)
- San Francisco Ferry Building (w/photos)
- Fisherman's Wharf (w/photos)
- Yerba Buena Gardens (w/photos)
- Presidio San Francisco (profile & photos)
- Mission District Murals (w/photos)
- San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park (w/photos)
- San Francisco Zoo (profile & photos)
- Camera Obscura (profile)
- San Francisco & Bay Area Labyrinths
Events & Festivals
A month-by-month guide to festivals and fairs in San Francisco, including special holiday events and celebrations.
- This Month in San Francisco
- Live Music Clubs
- January Festivals
- February Festivals
- March Festivals
- April Festivals
- May Festivals
- June Festivals
- July Festivals
- August Festivals
- September Festivals
- October Festivals
- November Festivals
- December Festivals & Holiday Events
- ~ How to Submit an Event Listing
Holidays & Special Events
Holiday guides and profiles of special events in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Pacific Orchid Exposition (Feb)
- Great San Francisco Pillow Fight 2008 (Feb)
- St. Patrick's Day (Mar)
- Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race (Easter Sunday)
- Mother's Day Guide (May)
- ING Bay to Breakers Race (May)
- Father's Day Guide (Jun)
- San Francisco Pride (Jun)
- Fourth of July
- The Crucible Fire Arts Festival (Jul)
- Slow Food Nation (Aug)
- Bay Area Pet Fair (Sep)
- San Francisco Blues Festival (Sep)
- Art Car Fest - How Berkeley Can You Be (Sep)
- Fleet Week San Francisco (Oct)
- Halloween Guide (Oct)
San Francisco Museums
Profiles of San Francisco's art, history and specialty museums.
- San Francisco Museum Guide (A to Z)
- San Francisco Museum Map
- Free Museum Days
- Art Galleries (by neighborhood)
- Asian Art Museum (profile)
- Cable Car Barn & Museum (profile)
- California Academy of Sciences
- Contemporary Jewish Museum (profile & photos)
- de Young Museum (profile)
- Legion of Honor (profile)
- Musee Mecanique (profile)
- Museum of the African Diaspora (profile)
- Maritime National Historical Park (profile & photos)
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- San Francisco Railway Museum
San Francisco Tours
A guide to bay cruises, guided walks, self-guided walks, museum docent excursions, and other tours in San Francisco.
- Best Guided Walks
- Self-Guided Photo Tours
- San Francisco Explorer Cruise
- Golden Gate Bay Cruise
- San Francisco Gourmet Chocolate Tour
Parks & Nature
Information on and photos of San Francisco Bay Area parks, gardens, wildlife and nature.
- ~ Bay Area Parks & Nature (Outside San Francisco)
- Best San Francisco Parks
- Golden Gate Park (map & attractions)
- Presidio San Francisco
- San Francisco Botanical Garden (at Strybing Arboretum)
- Glen Canyon Park
- Heron's Head Park
- Cayuga Park (w/photos)
- San Francisco Dog Parks (w/map)
- Bird Watching on the Bay
- Bay Area Shorebirds (photos)
- California Coastal Birds (photos)
- Wildlife Hospitals & Rescue
- San Francisco Beekeeping
San Francisco Walks & Hikes
Photo tours and descriptions of various walks and hikes in San Francisco.
- Best Guided Walking Tours
- Index of Photo Walking Tours
- Free Nature Walks in San Francisco & Bay Area
- Photo Tour - Barbary Coast Trail
- Photo Tour - Batteries To Bluffs Trail (Presidio)
- Photo Tour - Crissy Field to Golden Gate Bridge
- Photo Tour - Grand View Park (Sunset)
- Photo Tour - Lands End Trail
- Photo Tour - Presidio Main Post
- Photo Tour - Public Art in SoMa
Food & Drink
Guide to special events and seasonal attractions in San Francisco.
- San Francisco Cocktail Bests
- Best New Restaurants 2008
- New Restaurant Openings in 2008
- Food News - Weekly Roundups
- San Francisco Ferry Building (photos & information)
- Bay Area Farmers Markets
- Best Breakfast Spots
- Frozen Yogurt Shops
- Italian Gelato in SF
- Gourmet Chocolate Shops
- Late Night Dining in SF
- Fine Dining Favorites
- Jazz Brunch
- Tea Rooms
- Best Margaritas
- Wine Bars in San Francisco
- Wine Shops
- Cheese Shops
- Irish Pubs
- More Food & Drink Topics (links)
Family & Kids Attractions
Guide to San Francisco Bay Area attractions for children and families.
- Little Farm at Tilden Park (Berkeley)
- USS Hornet Museum (Alameda)
- Soul Sanctuary Family Dance (Berkeley)
Performance & Theater
Guide to art and entertainment venues in San Francisco, including museums, galleries, theaters, and clubs.
- Commonwealth Club (events & lectures)
- Yoshi's Jazz Club
- Sing-a-Long Movies at the Castro Theatre
- Cinema Supper Club (Legion of Honor)
- Mortified Live Show
Shops & Services
Information on shops and specialty stores in San Francisco, as well as spas and other services.
- Bay Area Farmers Markets
- Shops at the Ferry Building (Photos)
- San Francisco Independent Bookstores
- Gourmet Chocolate Shops
- Wine Shops
- Cheese Shops
- Florists & Flower Delivery
- Day Spas
- Bay Area Outlet Malls
- Hayes Valley Shopping
- Baby Products (links)
- Peggy Li Creations (Interview)
- Flight 001 Travel Shop
Sports & Recreation
Information on sports teams, recreation and outdoor activities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks
- Profile: SF Giants
- Profile: AT&T Park
- Profile: Oakland Athletics
- Profile: Golden State Warriors
- Tennis Court Database
- Sailing Lessons
- Kayaking Lessons
- Windsurfing & Kiteboarding Lessons
- Horseback Trail Rides (Links)
- Climbing Walls (Links)
- Public Golf Courses (Links)
Christmas & New Year's Eve
Special events in the San Francisco Bay Area during the Christmas and holiday season.