A Verdict itinerary
San Francisco for a first trip
Start with the landmarks, neighbourhoods and meals that make the city clear. This is a first-trip shortlist, not a race to tick everything off.
The plan
4 places worth your time
Open any place for the full call, the tradeoffs and the practical details.
- 01Marina · attractionPalace of Fine ArtsAn easy, free, recognizable landmark best paired with the Wave Organ and a Marina or Crissy Field walk.Read the verdict
- 02Twin Peaks · attractionTwin PeaksThe orientation view that makes the city's geography click; do it early in the trip so the rest of the week makes sense.Read the verdict
- 03Russian Hill · attractionLombard Street (Crooked Street)Shoot from the bottom at Leavenworth, walk up the side stairs, go early — then drop into North Beach below.Read the verdict
- 04Nob Hill · attractionCable Car MuseumRide the Powell line first, then come here so the cable-under-the-street trick makes sense.Read the verdict