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  • Aerial shot of Alcatraz Skyline...

1. Alcatraz Island

55,321
Historic Sites • National Parks
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This lonely, windswept rock has been the site of a lighthouse, military fort, prison and now a recreation area.

2. Golden Gate Bridge

49,320
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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It takes 47,000 gallons of paint to cover the suspension bridge that is one of the most photographed in the world.

3. Oracle Park

7,074
Arenas & Stadiums
South Beach
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The place is fully wifi, LED scoreboard, and used by AT&T to demonstrate its competitiveness in Silicon Valley…
  • The Palace of Fine Arts at dusk

4. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

4,418
Theaters
Marina District
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Open now
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Encompassing this majestic inspiration is a man-made, tree lined lagoon, complete with its own blue herring, swans…
  • Lindo Parque florido

5. Golden Gate Park

9,510
Parks
Golden Gate Park
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Built and maintained by volunteers, this happens to be the first AIDS memorial set up anywhere in the United States.
  • The most amazing views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge I have ever seen! Parking was tough but the views are worth the wait.

6. Twin Peaks

6,380
Lookouts
Twin Peaks
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Open now
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As part of the Mission blue butterfly habitat conservation, Twin Peaks is one the few remaining habitats for this…
  • Experience more than 650 hands-on exhibits for visitors of all ages.

7. Exploratorium

3,493
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
North Waterfront/Embarcadero
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Temporarily closed
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It is a huge complex filled with interactive tactile attractions for all ages.
  • California Academy of Sciences

8. California Academy of Sciences

5,949
Science Museums
Golden Gate Park
Admission tickets from $23.00
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The NASA produced visual experience takes you on a journey through our universe in an awe inspiring movie like all…

9. Walt Disney Family Museum

2,760
Speciality Museums
Presidio
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Open now
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This interactive and extensive museum spotlights the life and career of Walt Disney.
  • View of Golden Gate Bridge

10. Lands End

2,830
Hiking Trails
Richmond District
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Open now
by Usha65
History reveals the landslides and ship wrecks in this area.
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