The top of the park offers spectacular views of the city. I’d then stroll down to Dolores Park, one of the city’s most interesting places to people watch. If you want to experience a wonderful tour of the area, I’d start at Mission Dolores – the place where it all began for San Francisco. The Mission District should not be missed, but some areas of it are more inviting than others. If you read through other reviews, you might wonder why the area is alternatively referred to as “sketchy,” “grungy,” “frightening” and “booming,” “bohemian,” and “wonderful.” In fact, the area is really too large for a single description. One thing to note: If you walk or bike, wear layers, as it can get very windy crossing the bridge.The Mission District is one most significant contributors to the city’s character. Walking, biking, or driving are all wonderful ways to experience this architectural marvel, and on the Marin side you’ll find a rest stop with bathrooms and breathtaking views of the bridge and bay. Golden Gate BridgeĬompleted in 1937, this gorgeous 1.7-mile-long Art Deco wonder is renowned for its hue - a color so distinct it has its own name: International Orange. Tickets go fast, so plan ahead and book your voyage early. A trip to Alcatraz to learn about its many lives is well worth it.
Best known as the home of an (almost) inescapable federal prison populated by notorious criminals, Alcatraz is also the site of a historically significant protest led by Native American activists, who occupied the island for nineteen months starting in 1969 to protest the US government's failure to surrender federal land owed to the tribes who once lived there. This tiny island in the bay, now a National Park, has a complicated and fascinating history. Just don’t expect to do it all in one day. Ride a carousel, paddle a boat around Stow Lake, or stroll through the Japanese Tea Garden. Explore an indoor rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, and surround yourself with world-class art at the de Young Museum. Visit close to 2,000 species of rare, tropical, and aquatic plants inside the stately Conservatory of Flowers. Opened in 1870, this park’s 1,017 acres are the undisputed jewel of the park system (and that’s saying a lot).
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