San Francisco International Airport 18 min
PIER 39 (27 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Bridge (13 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Japanese Tea Garden (8 min) Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Golden Gate Park (7 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Haight-Ashbury (12 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. Alcatraz Island (27 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. California Academy of Sciences (10 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Conservatory of Flowers (10 min) Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers. Coit Tower (28 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Painted Ladies (15 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. de Young Museum (9 min) A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Union Square (21 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Palace Of Fine Arts (16 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. San Francisco Zoo (6 min) Families come for the nearly 1,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits. Twin Peaks (14 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. |