MAIN Travel Destinations Popular San Francisco

It'll capture your heart alright — with world-reknowned attractions, restaurants and city parks, and combining metropolitan living with stunningly beautiful scenic views.

And don't forget a ride on the world-famous cable cars.

Check out the best of the City by the Bay...

San Francisco Guide - The online version of the hardcopy pocket guide chock full of information by neighborhood, plus info on family-friendly attractions, restaurants, accomodations and nightlife, with live Web cams from all over the city. Get going...

BayCityGuide - Another excellent print publication translated online with colorful factoids on local attractions, complete shopping and restaurant guides, calendar of events, visitor info and more.

San Francisco Neighborhoods City Guide - A virtual yellow pages of practical info by neighborhood, with guides to parks, restaurants and bakeries to local churches and shoe repair shops.

San Francisco Parks & Recreation Department - The official site with loads of information on the top spots including Golden Gate Park, Candlestick Park, Yacht Harbor, local golf courses, plus news, events and activities calendar.

Golden Gate Bridge - The official site with facts, figures and information for visitors and bikers, a photo gallery and live Web cam.

Alcatraz Island: Tours and Slideshows - Images galore of the former prison and now tourist attraction, with a history of prison life, the 70's Indian occupation, plus virtual tours and 360⁰ views.

Exploratorium - Find out why its often called the Disneyland of science museums with informaiton on admission and visiting hours, interactive online exhibits, what's on this month, and don't miss a special look at the Tactile Dome.

Bay Area Transit - Where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars, and how to catch them - by selecting from the menu or clickable map or take the shortcut to Popular Destinations for a quick trip planner.

also see related features -> San Francisco Fleet Week

Smart Choices for San Francisco Hotels

Lombard Street - San Francisco's Crookedest Street

also see -> Los Angeles | San Diego | California Tourism

California Winery Tours | Moving to California