“If you’re going to San Francisco" (as Scott McKenzie sings!), we bet that you’re keen to tick off as many bucket-list activities as possible. If so, it won’t be possible to tick off absolutely everything.
The city of San Francisco is one of our favorite places on the northern California coast. We’ve visited the city a few times, sometimes just for a day but also for longer stints.
San Francisco's city center is chock-a-block with landmarks, attractions, and museums. Here are the best places to visit in San Francisco's city center in a day.
It was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was completed in 1937. Today, over 100,000 vehicles cross it every single day. You can take in mesmerizing city views by walking across it.
You’ll catch views of landmarks like Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge as you walk or drive down this street. There’s also a cable car that lets you gawk at the street from above.
A 10-minute walk from the bottom of Lombard Street will take you to the Embarcadero. This wide seaside street and promenade run along much of the city’s eastern shore.