Things to Do in San Francisco
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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.