Top 10 Ways to Show Off San Francisco
By Daniel Liszt, San Francisco
From the Golden Gate Bridge to AT&T Park, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in San Francisco.
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Palace of Fine Arts
3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA
Dazzle cinema buffs at the Corinthian-columned marvel, where films like "The Rock" and "Vertigo" were shot. -
San Francisco Helicopter Tours
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA
Fly above Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz for jaw-dropping scenery. -
Golden Gate Bridge
US Hwy 101, San Francisco, CA
The beautiful red-orange bridge has become the defining symbol of the Bay Area. -
Japanese Tea Garden
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Enjoy the flowers and take time out for tea at this Japanese-themed attraction in Golden Gate Park. -
SFMOMA
151 Third St, San Francisco, CA
With innovative exhibitions by both up-and-coming and high-profile artists, this outstanding West Coast modern-art venue keeps getting better. -
Chinatown
Grant Avenue and Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA
With its bustling markets, mysterious alleys, hidden temples and busy restaurants, this is one of the city's most colorful neighborhoods. -
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA
Soak up the stellar ocean views from this beachside favorite for American fare. -
AT&T Park
24 Willie Mays Plz, San Francisco, CA
Swing by the country's most majestic ballpark and catch three innings for free. -
Redwood Room
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Sip a Lychee-tini at the bar frequented by Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake. -
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market
Market St and The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
A permanent European-style market plants itself by the bay.
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Musee Mecanique
Pier 45 (at the end of Taylor Street), San Francisco, CA
A playground of nickel-and-dime curiosities for the pre-Pac Man generation. -
Wilkes Bashford
375 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
Shop like Robin Williams at this high-end spot for men's and women's couture. -
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA
In a city famous for its views, this panoramic vista is not to be missed. -
Tosca Cafe
242 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA
Hang at the North Beach bar where Mayor Willie Brown likes to rub elbows with Sean Penn. -
Hotel Des Arts
447 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
One-of-a-kind boutique hotel pops with rotating contemporary art and artist-designed suites.
