Every day, thousands of visitors fly in to explore the home of the Golden Gate Bridge and its beautiful surrounding areas. If you’re looking to discover all that the Bay has to offer, don’t miss out on these key sights.
San Francisco
GOLDEN GATE PARK
San Francisco’s largest park consists of 1,017 acres of greenery, wildlife and some hidden gems. Go there to visit the Conservatory of Flowers, Cal Academy of Sciences, or to simply relax.
PALACE OF FINE ARTS
Located in the popular Marina District of San Francisco, this structure was constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art.
DOLORES PARK
Whether you’re a San Francisco native, or visiting from out of town, Dolores Park in the Mission is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon people watching.
TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID
This tall building is clearly visible from a ferry, as it’s the tallest skyscraper in the San Francisco skyline. It has 3,678 windows and only two of the building’s 18 elevators reach the top floor.
THE CASTRO DISTRICT
Commonly referred to as “The Castro”, this neighborhood is filled with rainbow colored streets. Go to the Castro Theater, a Historic Landmark since 1976, to catch a movie.
FERRY BUILING
If you’re looking to cross the Bay to Sausalito, the Ferry Building located on The Embarcadero is where you go. This beautiful building is a terminal for ferries, and also serves as a food hall attracting foodies from across the world.
SUTRO BATHS
Check out the Sutro Baths, ruins of what once was the biggest public bath house in the world. A fire claimed the baths in 1966, but the stunning remains along the coast have become a landmark.
THE BAY AREA
OAKLAND
Ride across the Bay Bridge to visit Oakland, the seventh largest city in the state of California. Looking for things to do? Take a walk around Lake Merritt, or see a show at the Fox Theater.
NAPA VALLEY
For all the wine connoisseurs out there, California is also home to Wine Country, a premium wine-growing regio filled with wineries. San Francisco locals love to pay Napa Valley a visit on the weekend to indulge in a glass of wine. Pro tip: Take an Uber from San Francisco to Napa!
SANTA CRUZ
70 miles south of San Francisco, you will find Santa Cruz County. This area is a known hub for surfers, hikers, and bikers. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk hosts an amusement park with a variety of rides and games, perfect for thrill-seekers.