Things to do in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Traveler Resources

February 3, 2022 Rosalyn Ihle

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.
Restaurants in San Francisco

1. Letterform Archive

1001 Mariposa St Unit 307, San Francisco, CA 94107-2552 +1 415-802-7485 [email protected] http://letterformarchive.org
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Letterform Archive

Letterform Archive is a California non-profit public benefit corporation which serves practitioners and students of the letter arts. Through our collection of 25,000 items including a wide range of physical and digital artifacts, and our large and vibrant gathering space, we serve as a venue for research, inspiration, and community formation. We have hosted visitors from over 15 countries and are open to all, free of charge.

2. Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room

57 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94104-5003 +1 415-393-0101 http://www.milibrary.org/events/weekly-tour
Excellent
71%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room

3. Presidio Officers’ Club

50 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129-1122 +1 415-561-4400 http://www.presidioofficersclub.com/
Excellent
71%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Presidio Officers’ Club

Reviewed By margaretbF8576FM

The Officer's Club in the former Army Post now National Park, is a FREE museum and the oldest, most historic building in the Presidio and one of the two oldest buildings in all of San Francisco. It is open 10 - 5 all days except Monday and some evenings for events. It should be a must stop location for visitors and locals.

4. Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center

Battery East, San Francisco, CA 94129 +1 415-426-5220 http://www.nps.gov/prsf/planyourvisit/bridge-pavilion.htm
Excellent
70%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center

Reviewed By GilB867 - Memphis, United States

If you go to see the bridge this is a must see stop. This will provide a world of information on the bridge, construction, and history. You will enjoy your visit to the bridge that much more if you learn some of the interesting facts and history of the bridge first. Located at the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge. It can get very crowded on Saturday, Sunday, and during the summer months, but well worth the time.

5. California Historical Society

678 Mission St Library Open 1:00PM-5:00PM Wednesday through Friday, San Francisco, CA 94105-4014 +1 415-357-1848 http://www.californiahistoricalsociety.org/
Excellent
39%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
13%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 23 reviews

California Historical Society

California's history is archived here in a library, art collection and bookstore.

6. San Francisco Public Library

100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102-4733 +1 415-557-4400 http://sfpl.org
Excellent
49%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 218 reviews

San Francisco Public Library

This beautiful, impressive modern structure opened in 1996 and contains seven stories of books and exhibits.

Reviewed By TV2451

Don't be discouraged by the numerous homeless people inside. This is a superb library, fairly new, and a sign of the city's commitment to learning. Some great collections inside.

7. Moscone Center

747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3118 +1 415-974-4000 http://www.moscone.com/site/do/index
Excellent
44%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 218 reviews

Moscone Center

Reviewed By wmarkwhitlock - Nashville, United States

My first time to the Moscone Center. I am told many updates have been made since last year. Blown away by the convention center. Wide-open lobby and easy registration. Lots of stairways, escalators, and elevators. Easy to move around and beautiful experience. The staff was very helpful. Blown away by the way they mobilized to make us feel psychologically better about flu season and the coronavirus scare. Staff were deployed to constantly wipe down every place your hands would touch in a day including escalator handrails, stairway handrails, every elevator button, seat, mobile phone charging station, and more.

8. San Francisco Visitor Information Center

749 Howard St Corner of 4th Street and Howard, located inside Moscone South, San Francisco, CA 94103-3118 +1 415-391-2000 [email protected] http://www.sanfrancisco.travel/about/visitor-information-center.html
Excellent
42%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 86 reviews

San Francisco Visitor Information Center

NOTE: We will be closed temporarily, effective March 17th 2020. We apologize for this inconvenience, please reach out to us via email. Due to the Shelter-in-Place orders mandated by the City & County of San Francisco, all Visitor Information Centers have temporarily closed to protect the health & safety of our team. These closures include Moscone Center, Macy's Union Square, Chinatown and the California Welcome Center at Pier 39. San Francisco Travel recommends that you visit the San Francisco Department of Public Health for the latest Coronavirus update. What speaks 14 languages and always has the scoop on what's happening in San Francisco? The answer is San Francisco's Visitor Information Center (ViC). Services offered: Ideas for your visit, events, maps, guides, Muni transit passes and maps, brochures, tours, hop-on hop-off buses, discount ticket packages, hotel reservations, free wi-fi service, made in San Francisco gifts.

9. California Welcome Center

Pier 39 Building B, Second Level, San Francisco, CA 94133-1006 +1 415-981-1280 [email protected] http://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/california-welcome-centers
Excellent
60%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
10%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 40 reviews

California Welcome Center

Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States

While at Pier 39, I went to the California Welcome Center. They have lots of brochures and information for travels to California. There is hepful staff there who can help with questions. I also liked the interactive travel board.

10. Presidio Visitor Center

210 Lincoln Blvd On the Presidio's Main Post, San Francisco, CA 94129-1705 +1 415-561-4323 [email protected] http://www.presidio.gov/places/presidio-visitor-center
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3 reviews

Presidio Visitor Center

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.