50 Photography Vacation Destination In San Francisco

1. Asian Art Museum

Address: 200 Larkin St, San Francisco.

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Asian Art Museum Photo

This museum houses amazing art collections.

2. USS Pampanito

Address: Pier 45, San Francisco.

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USS Pampanito Photo

USS Pampanito, a Balao-class submarine, was a United States Navy ship, the third one named for the pompano fish. She completed six war patrols from 1944 to 1945 and served as a Naval Reserve Training ship from 1960 to 1971.

3. San Francisco CityPASS

Address: 749 Howard St, San Francisco.

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San Francisco CityPASS Photo

This is a renowned tour agency in San Francisco.

4. San Francisco Tours & Activities

Address: 522 Grant Ave, San Francisco.

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San Francisco Tours & Activities Photo

This is a popular sightseeing tour agency in San Francisco.

5. Bay City Guide, San Francisco

Address: 505 Beach St #126, San Francisco.

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Bay City Guide, San Francisco Photo

This is a popular travel agency in San Francisco.

6. Chinatown San Francisco

Address: Stockton St Tunnel, San Francisco.

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Chinatown San Francisco Photo

This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints and other traditional eateries. Also found are herbalists, bakeries, souvenir shops, and dark cocktail lounges and karaoke bars. There are ornate temples, including the landmark Tien How, as well as the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum.

7. The Wave Organ

Address: 83 Marina Green Dr, San Francisco.

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The Wave Organ Photo

Granite & marble bayside sculpture on a jetty featuring 25 organ pipes activated by waves.

8. Magic Bus San Francisco

Address: 280 Geary St, San Francisco.

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Magic Bus San Francisco Photo

This magic bus tour is a popular way to explore the stunning views of the city.

9. Beat Museum

Address: 540 Broadway, San Francisco.

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Beat Museum Photo

The Beat Museum is located in San Francisco, California and is dedicated to preserving the memory and works of the Beat Generation.

10. Portsmouth Square

Address: Kearny St & Clay St, San Francisco.

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Portsmouth Square Photo

Cheerful Chinatown park teeming with locals features playgrounds, historical markers & statues.

11. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Address: 750 Kearny St, San Francisco.

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Hilton San Francisco Financial District Photo

This 4-star hotel offering city or bay views, the chic rooms have custom-designed beds, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee). Upgraded rooms provide access to a club lounge with free breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add living areas and minifridges. Amenities include a restaurant, a stylish bar, and a wine bar with access to iPads. A breakfast buffet is offered for a fee. There's also a 24/7 gym, a business center and 20,000 sq ft of meeting space.

12. Wells Fargo Museum

Address: 420 Montgomery St, San Francisco.

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Wells Fargo Museum Photo

Museum at the Wells Fargo bank's head office showcasing relics like gold dust & a stagecoach.

13. Grace Cathedral

Address: 1100 California St, San Francisco.

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Grace Cathedral Photo

Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal church in the heart of San Francisco.

14. Ferry Building Marketplace

Address: Ferry Building, One, San Francisco.

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Ferry Building Marketplace Photo

The San Francisco Ferry Building is a terminal for ferries that travel across the San Francisco Bay, a food hall and an office building. It is located on The Embarcadero in San Francisco, California.

15. 16th Avenue Tiled Steps

Address: 16th Ave, San Francisco.

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16th Avenue Tiled Steps Photo

Creative, community-driven mosaic featuring a flowing sea to stars design up a 163-step stairway.

16. Twin Peaks

Address: 501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco.

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Twin Peaks Photo

Twin Peaks, named for a pair of 922-foot-high summits, is a remote residential neighborhood with modern homes densely packed on steep lots along winding streets. A grassy 64-acre hilltop park is a popular attraction, with its hiking trails leading up to wind-swept peaks and 360-degree views of the Bay Area. The triple-pronged Sutro Tower antenna that soars over the neighborhood is a fixture in the skyline.

17. The San Francisco Mint

Address: 88 5th St, San Francisco.

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The San Francisco Mint Photo

The San Francisco Mint is a branch of the United States Mint and was opened in 1854 to serve the gold mines of the California Gold Rush. It quickly outgrew its first building and moved into a new one in 1874.

18. The Presidio Trust

Address: 103 Montgomery St, San Francisco.

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The Presidio Trust Photo

The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency created to save the Presidio and transform it into a new kind of national park. ​

19. Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Address: 1150 Carroll Ave, San Francisco.

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Candlestick Point State Recreation Area Photo

Picturesque, waterside state recreation area with vistas, trails, fishing & other activities.

20. Fort Point National Historic Site

Address: Long Ave & Marine Dr, San Francisco.

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Fort Point National Historic Site Photo

Fort Point is a masonry seacoast fortification located on the southern side of the Golden Gate at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. It is also the geographic name of the promontory upon which the fort and the southern approach of the Golden Gate Bridge were constructed.

21. Westfield San Francisco Centre

Address: 865 Market St, San Francisco.

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Westfield San Francisco Centre Photo

9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium.

22. Dragon's Gate

Address: Bush St, Grant Ave, San Francisco.

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Dragon's Gate Photo

Landmark gateway arch marking the entrance to the city's iconic Chinatown neighborhood.

23. Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze

Address: Pier 39 O-11, San Francisco.

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Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze Photo

Arched doorways & columns form the basis for this colorful mirrored maze for adults & children.

24. Pioneer Park

Address: 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco.

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Pioneer Park Photo

Pioneer Park is a 4.89-acre park crowning the top of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. It was established in 1876 in celebration of the United States Centennial. Before the establishment of the park, it was the site of the Marine Telegraph Station.

25. Museum of the African Diaspora

Address: 685 Mission St, San Francisco.

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Museum of the African Diaspora Photo

Exploring the history, culture & art of the African diaspora through hands-on, changing exhibits.

26. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge

Address: San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco.

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San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge Photo

Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path.

27. San Francisco Railway Museum

Address: 77 Steuart St, San Francisco.

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San Francisco Railway Museum Photo

Museum focusing on the city's rail history with interactive exhibits, vintage vehicles & more.

28. Alcatraz

Address: Alcatraz Main Cell House, Pier 39 Concourse, San Francisco.

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Alcatraz Photo

Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco Bay, 1.25 miles offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and a federal prison from 1934 until 21 March 1963.

29. Lands End Labyrinth

Address: Lands End Trail, San Francisco.

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Lands End Labyrinth Photo

Artist Eduardo Aguilera created this labyrinth with views over the Golden Gate Bridge in 2004.

30. Steinhart Aquarium | The CA Academy of Sciences

Address: 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco.

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Steinhart Aquarium | The CA Academy of Sciences Photo

Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.

31. Transamerica Pyramid

Address: 600 Montgomery St, San Francisco.

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Transamerica Pyramid Photo

The Transamerica Pyramid at 600 Montgomery Street between Clay and Washington Streets in the Financial District of San Francisco, California, United States, is a 48-story futurist building and the second-tallest skyscraper in the San Francisco skyline.

32. San Francisco Zoo

Address: Sloat Blvd & Great Highway, San Francisco.

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San Francisco Zoo Photo

The San Francisco Zoo is the best in the Bay Area for low-cost family-friendly fun every day of the year.

33. Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Address: California, United States.

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area Photo

Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports.

34. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Address: San Francisco.

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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Photo

Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.

35. de Young Museum

Address: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco.

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de Young Museum Photo

A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.

36. The Painted Ladies

Address: Steiner St &, Hayes St, San Francisco.

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The Painted Ladies Photo

Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.

37. Yerba Buena Gardens

Address: 750 Howard St, San Francisco.

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Yerba Buena Gardens Photo

Yerba Buena Gardens is the name for two blocks of public parks located between Third and Fourth, Mission and Folsom Streets in downtown San Francisco, California. The first block bordered by Mission and Howard Streets was opened on October 11, 1993.

38. Alcatraz Island

Address: San Francisco.

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Alcatraz Island Photo

Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with an audio tour, accessible by ferry.

39. Golden Gate Park

Address: San Francisco.

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Golden Gate Park Photo

Golden Gate Park, located in San Francisco, California, United States, is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds. It is administered by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department, which began in 1871 to oversee the development of Golden Gate Park.

40. PIER 39

Address: The Embarcadero, San Francisco.

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PIER 39 Photo

Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.

41. Oracle Park

Address: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco.

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Oracle Park Photo

Oracle Park is a baseball park located in the South Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Since 2000, it has served as the home of the San Francisco Giants, the city's Major League Baseball franchise.

42. Exploratorium

Address: Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco.

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Exploratorium Photo

The Exploratorium is more than a museum; it's an ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception.

43. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Address: 151 3rd St, San Francisco.

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Photo

Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.

44. Japanese Tea Garden

Address: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco.

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Japanese Tea Garden Photo

Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge.

45. California Academy of Sciences

Address: 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco.

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California Academy of Sciences Photo

Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.

46. Coit Tower

Address: 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco.

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Coit Tower Photo

Coit Tower is a 210-foot (64 m) tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California, offering panoramic views over the city and the bay.

47. Musée Mécanique

Address: Pier 45, Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco.

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Musée Mécanique Photo

Old-fashioned spot featuring antique coin-operated mechanical instruments & vintage arcade games.

48. Mission Dolores Park

Address: Dolores St &, 19th St, San Francisco.

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Mission Dolores Park Photo

Mission Dolores Park, often abbreviated to Dolores Park, is a city park in San Francisco, California. It is located two blocks south of Mission Dolores at the western edge of the Mission District.

49. Lands End Lookout

Address: 680 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco.

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Lands End Lookout Photo

Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.

50. The Walt Disney Family Museum

Address: 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco.

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The Walt Disney Family Museum Photo

The Walt Disney Family Museum is an American museum that features the life and legacy of Walt Disney.