Sights to See in San Francisco

(Other than the Golden Gate Bridge)

Lands End

For those of you who enjoy taking scenic walks, the Lands End trails are the place for you. This series of dirt pathways are along side the Pacific Ocean coastline with one trail that leads down to a small beach. On a sunny day, this is the place to be, though sometimes it can be quite crowded. The trails are surrounded by large trees and other wild plants that provide a colling shade on hot summer days. There are barely any steep climbs, though there is a portion with a long flight of wooden stairs. Since these trails are next to th coast, it can get quite windy, so numerous layers are recommended, especially since if you get hot, you can always take them off.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Deemed one of the most popular tourist sights in San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf has numerous places to see. Along with a variety of restuarants and stores, Fisherman's Wharf includes sights such as:

• Ghiradelli Square
• National Maritime Museum
• Pier 39

Along with stores, the wharf can be an amazing destination to take a walk along side the water as the deck stretches along the wharf. Due to its countless tourist attraction, the wharf can be quite crowded on weekends or days off, so be prepared to spend some time searching for parking. For more information, click here.

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Palace of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts is definitely one of the best places to visit when touring San Francisco. The beautiful dome-like structure in front of a lively pond really sets an amazing scene. It is the perfect place to have a picnic and take pictures. The best time to visit this park is a little bit before sunset where the sun rays can be seen through the pillars of the structure and the sky is constantly changing colors.

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