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Marin Headlands
Ollie #1 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 244 reviews
Located at the Point Bonita Lighthouse, these headlands offer a suspension bridge and hiking trail.
Attraction type  State Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  7.0 miles from city center
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Marrakech Magic Theater
As featured in San Francisco for young kids
Ollie #2 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 179 reviews
Owner description: An uproarious one-of-a-kind close-up show in an intimate, historic setting.Featuring the comedy and classical magic of San Francisco Magician Peter...... more » Owner description: An uproarious one-of-a-kind close-up show in an intimate, historic setting.Featuring the comedy and classical magic of San Francisco Magician Peter Morrison.Have an experience to last a lifetime.At The Marrakech Magic Theater, cherished memories are made during Peter Morrison's unique comedy and magic experience. The evening begins one hour before the show in the Sultan's Oasis lounge where guests can enjoy s little pre-show entertainment and meet and greet with Magician and host Peter Morrison. Drinks and appetizers are available for purchase as well during this hour before the main show. Your evening ends in the Magic Theater with Peter's unforgettable 75 minute performance in the Main Showroom.Have a stress-free night, full of laughter and sensational entertainment!The Main Showroom is a intimate close-up theater, perfect for high spirits and Peter's extraordinary performances. You'll witness intriguing feats of mentalism, sleight of hand miracles, and throughout, his clean comedy will keep you laughing!Have a remarkable evening-see a show so fantastic that you'll almost forget that you're still in San Francisco! « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Golden Gate Bridge
As featured in 3 days in San Francisco
Ollie #3 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 2,485 reviews

The Golden Gate Bridge is not the oldest suspension bridge nor the newest.  It is no longer the tallest or the highest.  Yet it remains the most visited and photographed bridge in... more »

Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  4.3 miles from city center
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Alcatraz
As featured in 3 days in San Francisco
Ollie #4 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 3,914 reviews

Alcatraz Island, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, is a must-see attraction for any visitor to the area.  One of the most infamous prisons in the country for housing... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Islands; National Parks; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Lighthouses; Natural History Museums
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
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AT&T Park
Ollie #5 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 355 reviews

  ATT Park opened as the home of the San Francisco Giants in 2000.  It has sweeping views of the city and of the Bay.   more »

Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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San Francisco Bay
Ollie #6 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 344 reviews
Offers hiking and biking along its shores, paddling and sailing on top of its surface, and bird-watching and exploring among its wetlands.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  9.3 miles from city center
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Beach Blanket Babylon
Ollie #7 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 302 reviews
Owner description: On June 7, 1974, Steve Silver produced a small show in the back room of the Savoy Tivoli Restaurant in San Francisco. The show was to run for six...... more » Owner description: On June 7, 1974, Steve Silver produced a small show in the back room of the Savoy Tivoli Restaurant in San Francisco. The show was to run for six weeks. That was over 37 years ago… Today, Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon has the distinguished title of “World’s Longest Running Musical Revue.” The show – a musical spoof known internationally for its extravagant costumes, outrageous hats, show-stopping numbers and hilarious puns of pop culture and political character – has been seen by over 5.5 million people, including HRC Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall as well as some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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Castro Theatre
Ollie #8 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 73 reviews

The Castro Movie Theater was built in 1922 by the Nasser borthers, entrepreneurs who started a nickelodeon in 1908 in the  neighborhood. One of the more interesting places to see... more »

Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Lands End
Ollie #9 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Series of hiking trails that connect the Legion of Honor with the Golden Gate Bridge.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  4.3 miles from city center
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Legion of Honor
Ollie #10 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 201 reviews
An outstanding collection of European art in a gorgeous hilltop museum setting.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.5 miles from city center
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Golden Gate Park
As featured in San Francisco for young kids and 1 other guide
Ollie #11 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 700 reviews

  Golden Gate Park  is a large park with gardens and museums such as the California Academy of Science,  the DeYong Museum, and the Japanese tea gardens. more »

Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.5 miles from city center
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Walt Disney Family Museum
Ollie #12 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 177 reviews

The Walt Disney History Museum is a wonderful museum dedicated to the life and times of Walt and his family, business associates, friends, etc.   The family has put on display... more »

Attraction type  Disney
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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Rrazz Room
Ollie #13 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews

Great Jazz venu located in Hotel Nikko near to Union Square with first class small plate dining (fantasic Lamb Chops, Kobe beef sliders and crispy lightly curried vegetable... more »

Attraction type  Performances; Jazz Bars
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Ferry Building Marketplace
As featured in 3 days in San Francisco and 1 other guide
Ollie #14 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 806 reviews
A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Architectural Buildings; Malls; Shops
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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Asian Art Museum
Ollie #15 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 111 reviews

The Asian Art Museum is one of the best Asian art museums in the world so plan on spending several hours. The best introduction to the museum is to take one of the many free... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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The Exploratorium
As featured in San Francisco for young kids
Ollie #16 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 325 reviews
Owner description: The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity, regardless of age. Like a mad scientist's penny arcade, a...... more » Owner description: The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity, regardless of age. Like a mad scientist's penny arcade, a scientific funhouse, an art studio and an experimental laboratory all rolled into one, you can touch, play and tinker with hundreds and hundreds of exhibits exploring sound and hearing, light and optics, life sciences and much more. Now through September 5 come experience ColorFEST, an extravaganza of light, color, perception and pigments featuring a spectrum of color-related exhibits, films, performances, demonstrations and activities. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums; Children's Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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Twin Peaks
As featured in 3 days in San Francisco
Ollie #17 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 276 reviews
A twenty-minute ride from downtown, this is the best place to catch a San Francisco sunrise.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Mountains; Neighborhoods; Lookouts
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Crissy Field
Ollie #18 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 124 reviews
A popular park for jogging, picnics, biking, and sightseeing.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Cable Cars
Ollie #19 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 1,652 reviews
Owner description: Since 1873, cable cars have run up and down the hilly city, though after the 1950s, these cars have been kept in operation more out of historic...... more » Owner description: Since 1873, cable cars have run up and down the hilly city, though after the 1950s, these cars have been kept in operation more out of historic nostalgia. Seventeen miles of track remain and have been deemed a historical landmark. « less
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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Cable Car Museum
As featured in San Francisco on a budget
Ollie #20 of 346 attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 325 reviews
A museum to San Francisco's beloved cable cars, with a subterranean walkway that lets you see the moving cable.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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