Marin Headlands Day Trip: Coastal Views with a Realistic Access Plan
The Marin Headlands look close to San Francisco, yet a good visit requires more preparation than a city waterfront walk. Roads, trailheads, historic sites,…
SAN FRANCISCO, AT STREET LEVEL
37°46′ N 122°25′ W
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Beyond the postcardSan Francisco
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A little fog. A lot to love.
YOUR GUIDE TO LIFE BY THE BAYNeighborhood favorites. Unforgettable flavors.
A fresh way to see the city.
THE CITY IS CALLING
Big icons Little discoveries
There’s a San Francisco for every kind of day.
Follow the smell of fresh coffee. Take the scenic way home. Find a neighborhood that feels like you. We’re here to help you put a great day together.
Find your kind of day ↗FROM LANDMARKS TO LOCAL CORNERSTake the scenic way.
Palace of Fine Arts · Haight-Ashbury
MANY NEIGHBORHOODS. ONE UNMISTAKABLE CITY.
Meet your next favorite
North Beach
Slow mornings. Stories on every corner.
The Mission
Color, culture, and a full afternoon.
Chinatown
Take your time. There’s more to discover.
The Castro
A neighborhood with a proud story.
START SLOW✳
ON THE MENUA taste of the city.Make room for something good. ↗
EAT, DRINK, REPEAT
Stay for one more bite
Morning coffee. A market wander. Dinner in a neighborhood you’ve been meaning to explore. Follow your appetite around the bay.
01Start at the Ferry BuildingMarket finds and waterfront moments↗02Make a morning of North BeachLeave time for coffee and a bookshop↗03Find your flavor in the MissionPair a food stop with neighborhood art↗
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE EXPLORING.
The journey is part of the day
A little transit know-how goes a long way. Get your bearings, plan for the hills, and enjoy the city at your own pace.
More ways to get around ↗LATEST FROM CITY BY THE BAY
Fresh from the city
A Car-Free Sunday with Room to Wander
Use transit, a neighborhood meal and a short park walk to give Sunday a slower rhythm.
San Francisco Film Festivals: Build a Good Screening Day
A film festival gives you a reason to see something outside your usual recommendations and then talk about it while the experience is still…
Biking San Francisco’s Waterfront: A Flexible First Ride
Biking along San Francisco’s waterfront can be a satisfying way to see the bay, but the route deserves more thought than simply following the…
An Embarcadero Walk from the Ferry Building
Start at the Ferry Building and choose how much waterfront you want to explore.
How to Put Together a San Francisco Picnic
Choose the place before the food, then keep your picnic simple enough to enjoy once you arrive.
MAKE SOME PLANS
Your next “let’s go”
A market morning, a museum afternoon, or a city festival. Find out what’s happening before you head out.
Explore events
A LITTLE FURTHER AFIELD
The bay is just the beginning
Trade the city streets for a ferry ride and a different view. Make Sausalito your next small escape.
Plan a bay day trip ↗MAKE THE CITY YOUR OWN