Places To Visit In San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the enchanting tourist destinations in America that draws hosts of visitors throughout the year. The Golden Gate Bridge, the landmark of San Francisco city, is one of the most spectacular bridges of the world. The climate of this city is salubrious and it is a pleasant place to be in during any part of the year. There are plenty of tourist attraction spots in San Francisco and it is wise to shortlist a few of the major ones, so that the intending visitors do not miss out on any.

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the tallest and most imposing bridges in the world and truly an architectural marvel. It is situated on the Highway 101 North and the famed Alcatraz and the Marin headlands are visible from the bridge and watching the sunrise and the sunset over them is a veritable optic feast. You must also visit the huge Golden Gate Park, spread over an area of 1,000 acres featuring the Stybing Arboretum, the Japanese tea gardens, Asian Art Museum, Morrison Planetarium etc.

Chinatown reflects the early 20th Century Chinese architecture and most of the structures here look like they were created just for the tourist. Nonetheless, you can get a glimpse of the authentic Chinese alleys and shops. Enter the fabulous Dragon’s Gate which is the entrance to China Town go to the Great Avenue that has a long chain of exotic shops, food markets, temples, tiny museums and restaurants with the tastiest Chinese food. You will suddenly feel you have been transported to China and forget the fact you are in San Francisco.

Pier 39 is the second most important tourist destination in California and a place no tourist should miss. The Pier 39 has several fun-filled attractions including the recently added Underwater World Aquarium. Along with Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39 much of the stereotypical San Francisco sights and it is said that no one has visited San Francisco who has not seen them all.

San Francisco is renowned for some of the exquisite beaches and arguably the best one is the Ocean Beach on the west edge of the city. This beach lies on the Pacific Ocean and being there to witness the clear waters and the clear skies is an exhilarating experience. The other attractive beaches are the China Beach and the Baker Beach – both situated at the Northern edge. There are water sports and swimming activities available on these beaches. No visit to San Francisco is deemed complete unless you have visited some of their fabulous beaches.

San Francisco is famous for its art museums and the premier art museums include The Palace of the Legion of Honor which holds an impressive collection of Rodin statues, including The Thinker, the M. H. de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, near the Convention Center south of Market Street.

Apart from all the major attractions of San Francisco, you should also not miss visiting the Union Square, the Alcatraz prison, the San Francisco Zoo, the Bay Bridge, the Exploratorium a modern, hands-on science museum and the Presido. Visits to these places will let you carry some memorable experiences back home. You can also do a lot of shopping, take cable rides all over the city, watch many entertainment shows and have a great vacation in San Francisco.