San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Golden Gate Park (17 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (10 min) Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (12 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Exploratorium (10 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Twin Peaks (25 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. PIER 39 (13 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Alcatraz Island (13 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (18 min) Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. The Palace Of Fine Arts (14 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. The Painted Ladies (12 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (11 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Union Square (5 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Golden Gate Bridge (16 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Coit Tower (12 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Ferry Building (12 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. |