• Take a San Francisco Fire Engine City Tour; it's a unique way to see the city and you also get to dress up like a fireman.
• Zigzag your way down Lombard street, probably the world's most 'bendy' street that was originally built with curves because the hill was too steep for San Francisco's horses to manage.
• Discover the creatures of the deep at the Aquarium of the Bay, with its wealth of marine life ranging from tiny fish to big sharks.
• Shop till you drop at Ghirardelli Square, with its great range of shops and galleries.
• Take a night tour of Alcatraz Island and visit parts of the prison not available to tourists who visit during the day.
• Enjoy superb views of the bay and the city from Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill.
• Check out the sea lions who have chosen to make their home on floating platforms around Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf.
• Head to monumental Golden Gate Bridge and take in some of the spectacular views from its lookout points.
• Learn more about the city you're in at the fascinating Museum of the City of San Francisco.
• Escape the pace of urban life at San Francisco's most tranquil spot, the Hakone Japanese Tea Garden.

San Francisco City Guide - tourist guide to San Francisco, California (CA), USA