Location: Civic Center
Top Things to do in Civic Center
Things to do in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
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1. Hickory Alley Mural
2. Blessings Church of Cannabis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Blessings Ministries is a Rastafari church in the Civic Center offers an inviting space for members to practice their faith, share cannabis sacrament in a relaxed environment. Visit today and join the congregation. FREE cannabis for new members!
Reviewed By Dream754536
What a beautiful find and experience! Family and I visited SF and were so happy we found this spot. Rastafarian art and culture with friendly staff. Great flowers. Would highly recommend!
3. San Francisco City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,024 reviews
The dome of this venerable Government building is a replica of the one crowning St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Reviewed By duck8to - Montville, United States
It is one of the finest city halls I have ever seen. The original city hall was built in 1899 and was destroyed in the earthquake and fire of 1906. The present city hall was rebuilt between 1913-1916 it displays an impressive Beaux Arts architectural style. The massive dome in the rotunda is 307' tall some 40' higher then the rotunda in the Nation's Capitol. With a magnificent rotunda of marble and jaw dropping grand staircase this city hall with it's four floor is second to none. Today the San Francisco City Hall has been redesigned to adjust to a possible earthquake that shook it's foundation on October 17, 1989. The 7.1 earthquake moved the structure 4'' and repairs continued until 1999. A state of the art computer controlled LED lighting system was installed which is capable of producing a variety of light shows. If you are in San Francisco, It is a sight to behold. City hall has been the site of of many notable events. Joe D'Maggio married Marilyn Monroe at City Hall in January of 1954. Mascone and Milk were assassinated here in 1979 and the first same-sex marriage was performed here in 2004. It is a National Historic landmark. Docent tours were available pre-COVID-19 on Mon-Fri at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. The tours were 45 minutes long. Sign-up for the tours were at the kiosk Goodlet Place elevator lobby. Admission is free. If you do not want a docent tour, you can enter city hall on your own. I was there prior to COVID-19. Check their website for any COVID-19 rules.
4. War Memorial Opera House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
This beautiful beaux arts structure is home to the San Francisco Opera.
Reviewed By Carol1205 - Novato, United States
We attended Shen Yun and had dinner downstairs. Although the performance did not meet my expectations, I enjoyed the theater and dinner very much.
5. New Conservatory Theatre Center
6. Veterans Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By TV2451
This stately building is an important part of the Civic Center area. The architecture is harmonious with City Hall and the old Opera House. The building itself includes a lovely theater that is used for many different functions, including concerts. It's surprisingly intimate.
7. Tenderloin People's Garden Mural
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By misopiso88 - Seattle, United States
If you are walking around the Tenderloin, it is worth the detour to check out the People's Garden Mural. At a busy intersection, it is a beautiful distraction from the hustle and bustle.
8. Statua equeste Simon Bolivar
9. Abraham Lincoln Monument
10. Civic Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 212 reviews
There are more than one million books in the Civic Center, along with 400 electronic work stations and a children's discovery center.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
Civic Center is where the City Hall, Asia Museum, Opera House and other buildings are in San Francisco. During December its more magical. There is the Nutcracker Show. There is Holiday Ice, which is an ice skating rink. and there is a very prettty Christmas tree. Many people were having holiday fun.
