San Francisco International Airport 28 min
Golden Gate Bridge (6 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Palace Of Fine Arts (9 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (16 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Golden Gate Park (10 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (6 min) Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. California Academy of Sciences (16 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Coit Tower (12 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Painted Ladies (11 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Ferry Building (14 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (13 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Exploratorium (12 min) Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Alcatraz Island (11 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. PIER 39 (12 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Haight-Ashbury (13 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Twin Peaks (21 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. |