Places to go in San Francisco

Nightlife

1015 Folsom

Sprawling nightclub with a rotating schedule of famous DJs featuring 3 levels & 5 separate rooms.

1015 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Arts & Culture

111 Minna Gallery and Event Space

SoMa gallery for up-and-coming artists that morphs into an after-hours venue for parties & events.

111 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Nightlife

620 Jones

A spacious heated outdoor terrace helps make this cocktail bar a bustling spot for drinks & food.

620 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Outdoors

Alamo Square Park

Green space with a playground, tennis court & views of the city's iconic painted Victorian houses.

Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

Arts & Culture

Alcatraz Island

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

San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Outdoors

Alta Plaza Park

Park with a playground, tennis courts & a grand staircase that leads to panoramic views of the city.

Jackson St. &, Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Food & Drink

Angler

Upscale seafood restaurant featuring wood fire cooking in a lodge-like setting with bay views.

132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Family

Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank.

PIER 39 The Embarcadero &, Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Wellness

Archimedes Banya

748 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

Arts & Culture

Asian Art Museum

Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.

200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Nightlife

August Hall

420 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Outdoors

Batteries to Bluffs Trail

0.7-mi. pedestrian walkway along the shoreline, offering elevated views of the ocean & bluffs.

Battery to Bluffs Trail, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

Arts & Culture

Bay Area Discovery Museum

Indoor/outdoor museum inspiring kid creativity via interactive exhibits, a play space & art classes.

Art Studios, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA

Food & Drink

Beretta Valencia

Handcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping.

1199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

Nightlife

Bimbo's 365 Club

World-famous acts play this swanky, 1950s-era music club loaded with red velvet & chandeliers.

1025 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Food & Drink

Blue Bottle Coffee

Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.

315 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Nightlife

Boom Boom Room

Revelers pack this veteran club's dance floor for live funk, jazz & blues sets by top musicians.

1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Nightlife

Bottom of the Hill

From indie rock to hip-hop, this popular club offers a range of live music, plus outdoor seating.

1233 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Food & Drink

Boulevard

Refined American fare from renowned chef Nancy Oakes at a chic Embarcadero spot boasting bay views.

1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Sports & Recreation

Boundary Oak Golf Course

3800 Valley Vista Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA

Food & Drink

Brenda's French Soul Food

Cozy eatery serving French, Creole, and Southern cuisine, including beignets and po' boys.

652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Arts & Culture

Brick & Mortar Music Hall

Talent ranges from bluegrass to hip-hop at this modest-sized music venue near the freeway.

1710 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Sports & Recreation

Buena Vista Park

Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.

Buena Vista &, Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

Arts & Culture

Cable Car Museum

Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.

1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA