San Francisco International Airport 14 min
de Young Museum (20 min) A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Alcatraz Island (19 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Golden Gate Bridge (23 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Twin Peaks (19 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. Japanese Tea Garden (19 min) Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. California Academy of Sciences (19 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. The Palace Of Fine Arts (21 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. PIER 39 (19 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (10 min) Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Painted Ladies (13 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Golden Gate Park (17 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Coit Tower (20 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Union Square (13 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Haight-Ashbury (18 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Ferry Building (14 min) Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. |