
The attractions that deserve a place in a San Francisco itinerary, with the tradeoffs that matter before you go.
Alcatraz IslandAlcatraz Island deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate Bridge deserves a place on most first itineraries.
de Young Museumde Young Museum deserves a place on most first itineraries.
ExploratoriumExploratorium deserves a place on most first itineraries.
California Academy of SciencesCalifornia Academy of Sciences deserves a place on most first itineraries.
SFMOMASFMOMA deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Pier 39Pier 39 is easy to leave out.
Painted Ladies (Alamo Square)Painted Ladies (Alamo Square) deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Ferry Building MarketplaceFerry Building Marketplace deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Coit TowerCoit Tower deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Golden Gate ParkGolden Gate Park deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Palace of Fine ArtsPalace of Fine Arts deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Japanese Tea GardenJapanese Tea Garden deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Legion of HonorLegion of Honor deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Grace CathedralGrace Cathedral deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Walt Disney Family MuseumWalt Disney Family Museum deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Presidio Tunnel TopsPresidio Tunnel Tops deserves a place on most first itineraries.
Sutro Baths RuinsSutro Baths Ruins deserves a place on most first itineraries.