San Francisco International Airport 21 min
California Academy of Sciences (6 min) Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. PIER 39 (23 min) Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Union Square (20 min) Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Conservatory of Flowers (6 min) Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers. Golden Gate Bridge (9 min) Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Coit Tower (24 min) Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. The Palace Of Fine Arts (12 min) This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Japanese Tea Garden (4 min) Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Twin Peaks (13 min) Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. de Young Museum (5 min) A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Haight-Ashbury (7 min) This famed birthplace of 1960s hippie culture features large crowds, funky shops & Victorian homes. The Painted Ladies (11 min) Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Golden Gate Park (2 min) The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. Baker Beach (12 min) 1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views. Alcatraz Island (23 min) Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. |