If you're a first time visitor to San Francisco, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a local neighborhood could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but it may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about attractions in San Francisco.
Here are some of the most recommended attractions in San Francisco.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about attractions:
"Then on to Bodega Bay for whale watching (peak season is from January to May) and seafood, before driving across the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco." See More
"You can visit Muir Woods National Monument, Sausalito, Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown San Francisco, North Beach, Golden Gate Park and all the highlights." See More
"Although San Francisco is generally not a city for kids, Alcatraz is one of the coolest attractions in town for all ages." See More
"Pier 39/Fisherman's Wharf is a must but don't forget the rest of the city." See More
"Union Square is a good place to base yourself." See More
"You can get to the Golden Gate Bridge, Dolores Park, Mission District or any other part of the city." See More
"Ferry Building: This historic ferry terminal serves as an indoor market filled with renowned restaurants and specialty food purveyors, selling artisan cheese, locally roasted coffee, California wine, craft beer, gourmet ice cream, and more." See More
"visit Lands End and the Sutro Baths." See More
"Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, Yerba Buena Gardens, Civic Center, Yoshi's Oakland, Golden Gate Bridge, Mission District, Ocean Beach" See More
"In SF, the De Young Museum is a great museum and Alcatraz is a fascinating attraction." See More
"Crissy Field , Palace of Fine Arts , and Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Park (tons of cool things inside, like De Young Museum and California Academy of Sciences Ocean Beach , Sutro Baths and the Lands End" See More
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from San Francisco locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about San Francisco.
If you've changed your mind and decided to go somewhere else, go to the main page and explore where to stay in any city.
Don't forget to check what most people recommend is the ideal length of time to visit. Read more about how many days in San Francisco to stay.