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10 Must See Places in San Francisco

An ode to the greatest city in the world.

Anusha Mohan
Sep 25, 2016
Berkeley, California
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10 Must See Places in San Francisco
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Having lived in the bay area all my life, I know the ins and outs of San Francisco. I’ve spent countless weekends just exploring the city with friends and family, and giving visiting relatives an informal tour of The Golden City. Due to this, I know the best bench to have a deep talk to where you can get the tastiest panini.

San Francisco has millions of places to see, and the list is never ending. However, here are my top 10 favorite San Francisco destinations!

1. Pier 39

A part of Fishermen’s Wharf, Pier 39 is home to a bustling seaside marketplace, making it one of the most popular San Francisco spots. In addition, Pier 39 has plenty of wildlife, including the very entertaining sea lions.

2. Japanese Tea Garden

Located inside Golden Gate Park, this beautifully scenic garden is the oldest Japanese garden in the United States. With it’s naturalistic vibe and authentic Japanese architecture, this is a spot you CANNOT miss.

3. Twin Peaks

These two hills are at an elevation of about 925 feet above ground, giving you a bird's eye view of the entire city!

4. Lombard Street

One of the most iconic places in San Francisco, this street is known for it’s steep crookedness and many turns. This is a popular site for taking pictures, because of it’s unique perspective of San Francisco.

5. Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory

Visiting this place is a must, especially for any ice cream and chocolate lovers! When you go inside the restaurant, you can even see the process of how they mix their world famous chocolate!

6. Union Square

Union Square is the perfect place for you to indulge your inner-shopaholic. It’s a extremely lively place that’s bustling with people, musicians, and a multitude of shops! Bring your credit card, and shop till you drop!

7. Chinatown

San Francisco is the home to the largest Chinatown outside of Asia. Full of Chinese history and culture, Chinatown is the perfect place to go souvenir shopping, eat, and learn more about Chinese American history in California.

8. Palace of Fine Arts

This is honestly one of the most beautiful monuments I have ever seen. A popular prom and wedding photo destination, the Palace of Fine Arts is a absolutely breathtaking site.

9. North Beach

North Beach is San Francisco’s “Little Italy”. It’s a neighborhood that has a very authentic, romantic vibe to it. It has many small streetside shops and restaurants, making it a perfect date destination.

10. The Golden Gate Bridge

Look at this picture. Enough said.

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