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  • Sara J
    Waterloo, Canada118 contributions
    Review of: Alcatraz Island
    A must do but be prepared!
    Firstly, you have to book tix in advance! Be sure to layer and west something warm. We went in august and I still wore yoga pants, T-shirt and a hoody. Gotta layer in San Fran!

    The island is getting run down to be honest! But this shouldn’t detract you from seeing this piece of history.

    Be prepared for birds and bird poo and an obscene amount of flies. I’m not sure how to solve this issue but the flies are out of control.
    Written 11 August 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Kelly V
    Charlton, NY283 contributions
    Review of: Golden Gate Bridge
    A MUST!
    If you’re in San Francisco you can’t miss it, it’s beautiful and truly amazing- we rode to the other side for a better look out.
    Written 12 August 2022
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  • NilsM73
    Bergen, Norway35 contributions
    Review of: Oracle Park
    Incredible!
    Attended a match and as a first timer on a baseball stadium this spot was simply breathtaking. Views and overall show, including the action itself was very well worth the trip. Highly recommended.
    Written 12 August 2022
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  • stacey1529
    Randwick, Australia151 contributions
    Review of: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
    A must
    Absolutely beautiful a must ! W e took our kids here and walked around looking at the gorgeous architecture and landscape
    Written 1 August 2022
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  • MandyMC
    Canterbury, UK335 contributions
    Review of: Golden Gate Park
    Beautiful
    The gardens were beautiful. We didn’t have a lot of ti e so could not explore as mulch as we wanted to.
    Written 21 July 2022
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  • Natalie W
    6 contributions
    Review of: Twin Peaks
    Great views of San Francisco!
    Great views of San Francisco! Is a slightly challenging walk (especially if you don’t like hills!) however it is do-able. Safe for solo female travelers as there are always people walking around (and up and down the trail).
    Written 18 July 2022
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  • Tami
    4 contributions
    Review of: Exploratorium
    Great place for kids
    Spent several hours here with a 12, 6 and 4 year old. They had a blast. There is so much to see and do. Definitely worth going.
    Written 22 July 2022
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  • K B
    2 contributions
    Review of: California Academy of Sciences
    HIGHLY RECCOMEND
    This is a nice combination of an Aquarium, Rainforest/Atrium, and planetarium. So much to do. Cannot recommend the VIP tour highly enough. Very educational and you get to explore spaces unavailable to general admission--bone archives and Fish archives.
    Written 18 May 2022
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  • Les Giles
    6 contributions
    Review of: Walt Disney Family Museum
    Super
    Was an excellent exhibit and very informative especially Walt's family photos and history. There was also a free bus going back into town.
    Written 26 June 2022
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  • Jydeoo
    Lagos, Nigeria2 250 contributions
    Review of: Lands End
    In the Pacific Spray
    I spent an evening walking the trails her, going from Sutro Heights to the old Sutro Baths. The views, the flowers the landscape, steps etc, so beautiful that I crossed paths with three different couple having wedding photo shoots.
    Written 31 July 2022
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  • Clare J
    Norwich, UK17 contributions
    Review of: Cable Cars
    Definitely worth the long line!
    While in San Francisco you have to ride the cable car, the wait was 75 mins but definitely worth it for this authentic experience. We purchased a $8 one way ride and its well worth the price. The cable car last stop is very close to Union square. Highly recommend.
    Written 10 August 2022
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  • Jayne
    Naperville, IL3 contributions
    Review of: Ferry Building Marketplace
    Great adult place but not much fun for kids or young teens.
    This place while beautiful would have been great if we had come as a couple but with our full family there there was nothing interesting or appealing for our kids to see. We had a beautiful view for lunch at Hog Island Oyster Co. But kids were so disappointed in the lack of sights and shopping that even a decent meal could not turn it around.
    Written 9 August 2022
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  • jacqui43
    Spalding, UK641 contributions
    Review of: Lombard Street
    Definitely a must to see.
    We didn’t hire a car whilst staying in San Fransisco so hiked up the steep hills from Fisherman’s Wharf to see this iconic road. As I have knee problems and struggle going downhill we used the stairs at the side which are no problem at all. The road is in a beautiful area with expensive houses each side and is a must to see.
    Written 10 August 2022
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  • hperdaems
    37 contributions
    Review of: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
    wheelchair accessible, great collection
    SFMOMA has a great and wide collection, 7 floors of different kind of arts.
    wheelchair accessibility is great, and the set up is very big so enough space also during COVID times
    great cafe with outside sitting area, with some statues / art.
    easy to spend 3-4 hours here
    Written 2 May 2022
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  • Katen007
    Tampa, FL133 contributions
    Review of: Coit Tower
    Lovely views of the city
    The views of the bay and city are lovely. If you walk/ride there prepare for a climb. But, this is definitely the best way there. It’s part of the experience to walk up the street to get there. When there, it’s a short elevator ride to the top. Place is small, but the views are worth the effort.
    Written 19 July 2022
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