San Francisco International Airport 20 min
Golden Gate Bridge (22 min.) Famed 4 200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car bike & foot traffic. The Palace Of Fine Arts (21 min.) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ferry Building (13 min.) Vendors sell produce cheese coffee candy & prepared food in this soaring restored 1898 space. Golden Gate Park (17 min.) The city s 1 000-ac. oasis draws hikers bikers art lovers & music fans. Haight-Ashbury (15 min.) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds funky shops & Victorian homes. Pier 39 (19 min.) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views sea-lion sightings eateries shops & entertainment. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (11 min.) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge (7 min.) Long stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island) with a pedestrian/bike path. Coit Tower (18 min.) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Painted Ladies (12 min.) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies TV shows & postcards. Alcatraz Island (19 min.) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone now a museum with audio tour accessible by ferry. San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art (7 min.) Contemporary & modern paintings installations photographs media & more in a sleek space. Twin Peaks (21 min.) Renowned 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Exploratorium (15 min.) Hundreds of interactive educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. |