Top 10 Ways to Show Off San Francisco

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Updated: March 12, 2009

From the Golden Gate Bridge to AT&T Park, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in San Francisco.

On this page:More Spots to Impress, The Top 10.

More Spots to Impress

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Musee Mecanique
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    Pier 45 (at the end of Taylor Street), San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bashford Wilkes
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    375 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

    Shop like Robin Williams at this high-end spot for men's and women's couture.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Tosca Cafe
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    242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

    Hang at the North Beach bar where Mayor Willie Brown likes to rub elbows with Sean Penn.

The Top 10

  1. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Cliff House
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    1090 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121 (map)

    Soak up the stellar ocean views from this beachside favorite for American fare.

  2. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Palace of Fine Arts
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    3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    Dazzle cinema buffs at the Corinthian-columned marvel, where films like "The Rock" and "Vertigo" were shot.

  3. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Redwood Room
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    495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    Sip a Lychee-tini at the bar frequented by Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake.

  4. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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    151 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

  5. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market
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    Market St and The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

    Up the street from the Ferry Building, serious foodies crowd this parking-lot-turned-farmstand on Saturday mornings.

  6. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Golden Gate Bridge
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    US Hwy 101, San Francisco, CA 94129 (map)

  7. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Japanese Tea Garden
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    Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

    Enjoy the flowers and take time out for tea at this Japanese-themed attraction in Golden Gate Park.

  8. 11 San Francisco Helicopter Tours
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    Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

    Fly above Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz for jaw-dropping scenery.

  9. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended ATT Park
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    24 Willie Mays Plz, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

    Swing by the country's most majestic ballpark and catch three innings for free.

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