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What Shouldn’t You Miss In San Francisco? 14 Must-Do Tourist Attractions

woman taking photo of Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

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San Francisco receives over 23 MILLION visitors a year, so you can bet there are a ton of attractions to keep these travelers entertained! It’s a city full of diversity, beautiful monuments, gorgeous nature sites and iconic tourist attractions that you won’t find anywhere else.

If you’re ever wondering what shouldn’t you miss in San Francisco, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve visited San Fran several times, both with our two kids and without, and we can confidently say that we have seen the best of this dynamic city.

Fisherman’s Wharf

In this guide, we share the top attractions in San Francisco that we enjoyed, plus tips on how to save money on these attractions and how to make the most of the experience.

Tourist Attractions in San Francisco Not To Miss!

Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge

The striking vermillion orange golden gate is a symbol of, not just San Francisco, but California and perhaps even the USA.

This 4,200 foot suspension bridge was completed in 1937 after four years of construction. The east side offer stunning views of the city and boats in the bay area.

On the west side is the large expanses of the pacific ocean, the bridge bringing you to the vantage points of Marin County and the stunning city landscape.

There are multiple ways you can experience the Golden Gate Bridge; you can walk across it, bike across it (we recommend taking several hours and cycling all the way into Sausalito), or you can drive over it.

If you don’t have your own vehicle, you can sit on the top deck of a Hop on Hop Off bus included in the San Francisco Sightseeing Pass. Although extremely windy, I loved seeing the bridge from this high vantage point.

girls jumping in the air on the beach
Michael shooting our kids on Baker Beach with Golden Gate Bridge in background

Be sure to experience the views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the following viewpoints:

  • Baker Beach
  • Battery East Vista
  • Golden Gate Overlook
  • North Vista Point
  • Legion of Honor
  • Land’s End Trail

And of course there is the nearby Golden Gate Park that’s home to the De Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Planetarium, Arts Museum, Japanese Tea Gardens, and Conservatory of Flowers.

Alcatraz Island

alcatraz island

Sitting quietly overlooking the city skyline in the San Francisco bay lies a small island with a boatload of…

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