San Francisco Tourist Guide

Budget San Francisco
Free things to do in San Francisco

• City Guides Walking Tours - 26 free tours.
• San Francisco Botanical Gardens - free docent tours.
• Chinese Fortune Cookie Factory in Chinatown - free tour.
• Free days at San Francisco Museums
  • California Academy of Science - first Wed.
  • Exploratorium - first Wed.
  • Museum of Modern Art - first Tues.
  • Legion of Honor - first Tues.
  • Asian Art Museum - Thurs. 5-9pm
  • Museum of Modern Art - Thurs. 5-9pm
• Hike to Land's End from the Presidio for the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Tour San Francisco

• Victorian Home Walk - 2 1/2 hour trolley car + walking tour.
• Pacific Heights Walk - Walk includes historic mansions and beautiful views.
• Hob Nob Tours - Historic walking tour of Nob Hill.
• Chinatown Food Tours - History and back alleys of Chinatown, dim sum included.
• Muir Woods Walk - "Tom's Scenic Trail Walking" Hike and picnic lunch in Muir Woods.

San Francisco Neighborhoods

• San Francisco Chinatown
• North Beach San Francisco
• San Francisco Marina

San Francisco Tourist Attractions

• Golden Gate Park including Japanese Garden San Francisco
• Alcatraz Island - "Uncle Sams's Devil's Island" - famous maximum security prison holding harden criminals during the 1930's - 1950's crime surge. Alcatraz tickets should be reserved before your trip because they often sell out.
• Rent bikes and ride across the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge.
• Pier 39 San Francisco - Check out this waterfront attraction for dining, shopping and the famous "street performers".
Consider the City Pass which is $54.00 for 7 attractions and unlimited cable car and Muni rides for 7 days.

San Francisco Kids Activities

• San Francisco Aquarium - "Aquarium by the Bay" Find out what lies beneath the bay.
• Golden Gate Park - rent bikes and ride the trails in this beautiful place.
• San Francisco Ocean Beach - right outside Golden Gate Park
• Ride the cable cars!!
• Watch the famous "street performers at Pier 39 on the wharf.

San Francisco Tourist Guide Unique Ideas

• How about a cooking class San Francisco style?? This would be especially fun for Girls Weekend Getaways or a couple who enjoy cooking together. Check out classes at the Tante Marie's Cooking School There are weekend workshops and one-day workshops.
• San Francisco Antiques - Jackson Square in the historic Barbary Coast district is a great place to find high end antiques. Otherwise San Francisco Antique and Design Mall 701 Bayshore Blvd. near intersection of Highways 101 and 280. October is the annual "San Francisco Fall Antiques Show".

Using this San Francisco Tourist Guide will help you plan San Francisco vacation packages for Memorable Getaways.