| Alcatraz Island boat rides and prison tours... |
Alcatraz Island prison is an incredible experience which can be seen from private charters or toured from
Alcatraz boat tours. Cruise the beautiful Bay on a guided boat ride galore
& see beautiful views of the bay and Marin County. You can also try out the commuter ferries or sailboat
charters. |
| Muir Woods |
Enjoy the enchanting beauty of Muir Woods ancient Redwoods... |
| Fisherman's Wharf - A Vicious Tourist Trap |
Everybody who visits wants to come to this San Francisco landmark gone sour. Not worth more than 30 minutes of your time -- major tourist trap featuring
the Pier 39 shopping mall. |
Napa Valley Wine Country  |
The world's premier wine growing region is a great way to enjoy sunny Napa wine tastings or ride the
Napa Valley Wine Train. |
| Union Square Shopping and our new San Francisco Shopping Review Guide |
If you really must shop, go here -- but you may want to avoid the hordes of pushy crowds. The 2nd biggest tourist trap in the City with a brand new
San Francisco shopping center. |
| Giants baseball |
See a Giants baseball game at Pac Bell Park! |
| Sightseeing Tours |
Bus, boat, and walking tours of the City's most popular attractions and
beautiful views... |
| San Francisco Zoo |
Great family activity with reasonable temperatures, lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, a petting zoo and more.... |
| Castro District - Gay Village |
Celebrate one of America's largest gay communities in the sunny Castro district. |
| Cable Car Rides |
San Francisco's world famous cable cars are the "funnest" form of public transit! |
Muir Woods |
| Golden Gate Bridge |
A beautiful bridge to walk, roller-blade, bike, or just view from your car. Don't miss the natural beauty of the Presidio at the San Francisco end of
the bridge for windsurfing, jogging, sunning, and more... |
| Walk through Chinatown & North Beach |
This is a great area to walk around in, although "touristy". Go from China to Italy faster than the chunnel (just a metaphor folks...). |
| Neighborhood Guide |
Brutally honest dirt on every major San Francisco neighborhood. |
| Twin Peaks |
Amazing 360 degree San Francisco views from the highest hilltop... |
| Sausalito |
Sausalito is a charming Bay-front town with shops, restaurants, and sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. Accessible easily via commuter ferries. |
| Romantic Getaways |
Spectacular destinations ranging from 2-4 hours drive from San Francisco are great California experiences for the day or romantic overnight trips... |
| Closest Slots and Games |
Reno, Thunder Valley &
Cache Creek |
| Haight Street Neighborhood |
Hippie area made famous by the 1960's... now with incredible people watching, but a relatively scummy area with a lot of panhandling and high-on teens. |
Napa Valley Wine Country |
| Lombard Street - America's Crookedest Street! |
Lombard Street is so crooked, it must be seen to be believed. Plan to park and see it, as jams exist to drive
it... |
| San Francisco Weddings |
Plan a San Francisco or greater Bay Area wedding with our comprehensive guide... |
| Nightclub Scene |
Dance the night away or hear a great band live... |
| Ghiradelli Square - Chocolate Factory |
San Francisco's best chocolate at the site of historic factory - Ghiradelli Square. |
| Marina Green and Presidio Park |
A long flat strip along the bay with a view of Alcatraz teems with joggers, rollerbladers, and bikers and a beautiful palace at the end. Enjoy a beach
walk along restored Crissy Field; a historic tour; or sunny Baker Beach... |
| Pacific Heights - Union Street Neighborhood |
Pac-Heights has steep hills to make you sweat to see those beautiful Victorian homes - including Danielle Steele's with great
cafe's, shops, and restaurants too. |
| Get away to the river's whitewaters... |
River rafting thrills are just a few hours from San Francisco... |
| Golden Gate Park |
This beautiful, large & safe park, located in the more remote western area of the city includes a new
deYoung Art Museum and miles of paths. Check out our features on the Conservatory of Flowers and
Japanese Tea Garden. |
| Museums |
San Francisco has some of the best science and art museums anywhere -- featuring the amazing fish of the San
Francisco Aquarium. |
| San Francisco Shopping Review Guide |
Neighborhood, mall, and department store guide to San Francisco's shopping districts and pleasures. |
| Moving Guide |
Make your San Francisco vacation permanent or go to college. |
| Top-5 Beaches |
San Francisco doesn't have the warmest beaches - but we've found five of the most beautiful ones... |