Plan Your Visit
How to Get Around
Clipper Card
✨Pro tip: get a Clipper card before you land. It's your all-in-one pass for getting around the Bay Area. One card works across BART, Muni, SF Bay Ferry, and most regional transit, so you can just load it up and tap on. Grab a physical card or add it to your phone's wallet ahead of time to skip the hassle once you're here.
Muni
San Francisco's own transit system, Muni, covers the city with buses, light rail, and (if you're feeling classic) the famous cable cars. It's the easiest way to get around within SF itself, especially for shorter hops between neighborhoods.
Bart
Bay Area Rapid Transit is your best bet for covering long distances fast. think airport runs, cross-bay trips, or getting to the East Bay. Trains are quick and frequent, and every station is marked with the recognizable blue-and-white BART sign.
San Francisco Bay Ferry
For a scenic way to travel, hop on the SF Bay Ferry. It connects the city to spots like Oakland, Alameda, and Sausalito, and doubles as one of the prettiest views you'll get of the Bay all weekend.
San Francisco Cable Cars
No trip to San Francisco is complete without a ride on a cable car, the city's rolling National Historic Landmark. They're slower than Muni's other lines and technically part of the same system, but riding one (especially the Powell-Hyde line down toward Fisherman's Wharf) is a classic SF experience worth the wait in line.
Baywheels bikeshare
If you'd rather pedal than ride, Baywheels bike stations are scattered across the city. It's a fun, active way to explore San Francisco, just note that the hills are no joke, so plan your route accordingly.
Caltrain
Heading to or from the Peninsula or South Bay? Caltrain runs along the coast connecting San Francisco to Palo Alto, San Jose, and everywhere in between. It's a comfortable, scenic option if your travels take you outside the city itself.
Walking
Sometimes the best way to see San Francisco is on foot. Many of the city's neighborhoods are walkable, and if your hotel is close to the venue, strolling over might just be the easiest (and most scenic) option. Just keep those famous hills in mind and maybe skip the heels.
Rideshare
For door-to-door convenience, rideshare apps are hard to beat. Lyft, Uber, and Waymo (San Francisco's self-driving option, if you're curious to try it) are all reliable and readily available throughout the city.
Muni
San Francisco's own transit system, Muni, covers the city with buses, light rail, and (if you're feeling classic) the famous cable cars. It's the easiest way to get around within SF itself, especially for shorter hops between neighborhoods.
Bart
Bay Area Rapid Transit is your best bet for covering long distances fast. think airport runs, cross-bay trips, or getting to the East Bay. Trains are quick and frequent, and every station is marked with the recognizable blue-and-white BART sign.
San Francisco Bay Ferry
For a scenic way to travel, hop on the SF Bay Ferry. It connects the city to spots like Oakland, Alameda, and Sausalito, and doubles as one of the prettiest views you’ll get of the Bay all weekend.
San Francisco Cable Cars
No trip to San Francisco is complete without a ride on a cable car. Riding one ,especially the Powell-Hyde line down toward Fisherman’s Wharf, is a classic SF experience.
Baywheels bikeshare
If you’d rather pedal than ride, Baywheels bike stations are scattered across the city. It’s a fun, active way to explore San Francisco.
Caltrain
Heading to or from the Peninsula or South Bay? Caltrain runs along the coast connecting San Francisco to Palo Alto, San Jose, and everywhere in between.
Walking
Sometimes the best way to see San Francisco is on foot. Many of the city's neighborhoods are walkable, and if your hotel is close to the venue, strolling over might just be the easiest option.
Rideshare
For door-to-door convenience, rideshare apps are hard to beat. Lyft, Uber, and Waymo, San Francisco’s self-driving option, are all reliable and readily available throughout the city.
Things to do
While you're in town to celebrate with us, take some time to explore all San Francisco has to offer. Iconic sights, diverse neighborhoods, incredible food, and a free-spirited culture come together to make this city truly special.
Iconic Sights
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Golden Gate Bridge
Walk or bike across for postcard views. Crissy Field and the Marin side both offer great photo angles of the towers.
Alcatraz
The infamous former federal prison, now a ferry ride away with sweeping bay views. Ferries sell out quickly, so book ahead.
Painted Ladies
A row of colorful Victorian homes made famous by their skyline backdrop at Alamo Square. Grab a coffee and sit on the grass.
Fisherman's Wharf
A waterfront tourist hub known for sea lions, seafood stands, and views of Alcatraz. Pier 39 is the liveliest stretch.
Ghiradelli Square
The historic former chocolate factory, now home to shops, restaurants, and the flagship ice cream parlor.
Palace of Fine Arts
A grand, domed rotunda built for the 1915 World's Fair, free to wander any time.
Where to eat
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Golden Boy Pizza
A North Beach institution serving thick, Sicilian-style focaccia pizza by the slice.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Fresh West Coast oysters shucked to order, with a stand at the Ferry Building.
House of Prime rib
An old-school, white-tablecloth spot serving generous cuts of prime rib since 1949.
Swan Oyster Depot
A tiny, century-old counter serving some of the city's best seafood. Anthony Bourdain called it a touchstone of his travels.
Tartine Bakery
A beloved Mission bakery known for its morning buns and crusty country bread. Lines form early.
State Bird Provisions
Inventive, dim-sum-style small plates served tableside from rolling carts. Reservations go fast.
Trader Vic's
The birthplace of tiki culture, known for its Mai Tais and Polynesian decor. The original recipe for the Mai Tai was reportedly invented right there in 1944.
Taquería El Farolito
Late-night Mission favorite for burritos and quesadillas, always busy. It's open until 3am on weekends, making it a go-to after a night out.
dragon beaux
Chic Asian-fusion spot with booth seating & an upscale vibe for dim sum, hot pots, dumplings & more.
R & G Lounge
Celebrated Cantonese grub, dished out in a basic downstairs space & more formal upstairs room. Anthony Bourdain also famously visited R&G Lounge.
Golden Boy Pizza
A North Beach institution serving thick, Sicilian-style focaccia pizza by the slice.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Fresh West Coast oysters shucked to order, with a stand at the Ferry Building.
House of Prime rib
An old-school, white-tablecloth spot serving generous cuts of prime rib since 1949.
Swan Oyster Depot
A tiny, century-old counter serving some of the city's best seafood. Anthony Bourdain called it a touchstone of his travels.
Tartine Bakery
A beloved Mission bakery known for its morning buns and crusty country bread. Lines form early.
State Bird Provisions
Inventive, dim-sum-style small plates served tableside from rolling carts. Reservations go fast.
Trader Vic's
The birthplace of tiki culture, known for its Mai Tais and Polynesian decor. The original recipe for the Mai Tai was reportedly invented right there in 1944.
Taquería El Farolito
Late-night Mission favorite for burritos and quesadillas, always busy. It's open until 3am on weekends, making it a go-to after a night out.
Outdoors & Adventure
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Bike the golden gate Bridge
Rent a bike and ride across to Sausalito, then take the ferry back. The ride is mostly flat and takes about an hour each way.
Take a cable Car Ride
Hop the Powell-Hyde line for a classic, hilly ride through the city. Stand near the gripman at the front for the best views and a bit of local flavor.
San Francisco Cross Town Trail
A 17-mile trail stitching together parks, stairways, and neighborhoods end to end.
golden gate park
Bigger than Central Park, with gardens, a bison paddock, and endless paths to wander.
lands end
Rugged coastal trails with sweeping ocean and bridge views, especially at sunset. Keep an eye out for the crumbling Sutro Baths ruins along the way.
Muir woods
Towering old-growth redwoods just north of the city; book a timed entry ahead. Some of the trees are over 1,000 years old and among the tallest living things on Earth.
presidio
A former military post turned park, with trails, overlooks, and bridge views. It's also home to a small beach and a growing collection of public art installations.
Stern Grove
A eucalyptus-shaded park known for its free outdoor summer concert series. The natural amphitheater setting makes it one of the most magical concert venues in the city.
Bike the golden gate Bridge
Rent a bike and ride across to Sausalito, then take the ferry back. The ride is mostly flat and takes about an hour each way.
Take a cable Car Ride
Hop the Powell-Hyde line for a classic, hilly ride through the city. Stand near the gripman at the front for the best views and a bit of local flavor.
Take a cable Car Ride
Hop the Powell-Hyde line for a classic, hilly ride through the city. Stand near the gripman at the front for the best views and a bit of local flavor.
San Francisco Cross Town Trail
A 17-mile trail stitching together parks, stairways, and neighborhoods end to end.
golden gate park
Bigger than Central Park, with gardens, a bison paddock, and endless paths to wander.
lands end
Rugged coastal trails with sweeping ocean and bridge views, especially at sunset. Keep an eye out for the crumbling Sutro Baths ruins along the way.
Muir woods
Towering old-growth redwoods just north of the city; book a timed entry ahead. Some of the trees are over 1,000 years old and among the tallest living things on Earth.
presidio
A former military post turned park, with trails, overlooks, and bridge views. It's also home to a small beach and a growing collection of public art installations.
Stern Grove
A eucalyptus-shaded park known for its free outdoor summer concert series. The natural amphitheater setting makes it one of the most magical concert venues in the city.
Neighborhoods to Wander
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Chinatown
The oldest Chinatown in the country, packed with alleyways, markets, and dim sum spots.
Haight Ashbury
The heart of 1960s counterculture, now lined with vintage shops and colorful Victorians.
Marina
A waterfront neighborhood with a scenic jogging path and views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Museums & Culture
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Asian Art Museum
One of the largest collections of Asian art in the world, housed in the old Main Library.
California Academy of sciences
Aquarium, planetarium, and rain forest dome under one living-roofed building in Golden Gate Park.
counterculture museum
Located right at the corner of Haight & Ashbury, this museum covers topics spanning the Beat Generation, the Sixties, Civil Rights, feminism, and LGBTQ+ history.
de young museum
Golden Gate Park's fine arts museum, with rotating exhibits and a free observation tower. The tower's top floor offers one of the best 360-degree views in the city.
Exploratorium
A hands-on science museum along the waterfront, playful enough for adults too.
Legion of honor
A European art museum in a grand Beaux-Arts building overlooking the Golden Gate.
SF moma
Seven floors of modern and contemporary art in a striking downtown building. The ground floor and rooftop terrace both offer free admission.
The Walt Disney family museum
Housed in the Presidio, tracing Walt Disney's life and career through original artifacts.
After Dark
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Bourbon & Branch
A speakeasy-style cocktail bar behind an unmarked door, reservations come with a password. The Prohibition-era theme extends to hidden rooms and a strict no-photos policy inside.
Comstock saloon
Classic, well-made cocktails in a North Beach saloon that still feels like old San Francisco. The tin ceilings and vintage bar back make it feel frozen in the early 1900s.
the interval at long now
Quiet, thoughtful bar filled with books and clocks, made for slow conversation.
smugglers cove
Three floors of tiki cocktails and rum. Small and popular, so reserve ahead. The menu doubles as a rum encyclopedia, with over 500 bottles behind the bar.
bow bow cocktail lounge
A dim, retro Chinatown lounge, one of the neighborhood's oldest cocktail bars.
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
A kitschy tiki bar with indoor rainstorms and a floating band stage, inside the Fairmont Hotel.
Vesuvio Cafe
A North Beach dive with deep Beat Generation roots, next door to City Lights. Jack Kerouac reportedly drank there, and the bar has barely changed since.
the buena vista
Credited with introducing Irish coffee to America, right by the cable car turnaround. They still serve thousands of them a day, made from a recipe largely unchanged since 1952.
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Iconic Sights
37.7686° N
Golden Gate Bridge
Walk or bike across for postcard views. Crissy Field and the Marin side both offer great photo angles of the towers.
Alcatraz
The infamous former federal prison, now a ferry ride away with sweeping bay views. Ferries sell out quickly, so book ahead.
Painted Ladies
A row of colorful Victorian homes made famous by their skyline backdrop at Alamo Square. Grab a coffee and sit on the grass.
Fisherman's Wharf
A waterfront tourist hub known for sea lions, seafood stands, and views of Alcatraz. Pier 39 is the liveliest stretch.
Ghiradelli Square
The historic former chocolate factory, now home to shops, restaurants, and the flagship ice cream parlor.
Palace of Fine Arts
A grand, domed rotunda built for the 1915 World's Fair, free to wander any time.
Where to eat
37.8004° N
Golden Boy Pizza
A North Beach institution serving thick, Sicilian-style focaccia pizza by the slice.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Fresh West Coast oysters shucked to order, with a stand at the Ferry Building.
House of Prime rib
An old-school, white-tablecloth spot serving generous cuts of prime rib since 1949.
Swan Oyster Depot
A tiny, century-old counter serving some of the city's best seafood. Anthony Bourdain called it a touchstone of his travels.
Tartine Bakery
A beloved Mission bakery known for its morning buns and crusty country bread. Lines form early.
State Bird Provisions
Inventive, dim-sum-style small plates served tableside from rolling carts. Reservations go fast.
Trader Vic's
The birthplace of tiki culture, known for its Mai Tais and Polynesian decor. The original recipe for the Mai Tai was reportedly invented right there in 1944.
Taquería El Farolito
late-night Mission favorite for burritos and quesadillas, always busy. It's open until 3am on weekends, making it a go-to after a night out.
Outdoors & Adventure
37.7694°° N
Bike the golden gate Bridge
Rent a bike and ride across to Sausalito, then take the ferry back. The ride is mostly flat and takes about an hour each way.
TAKE A CABLE CAR RIDE
Hop the Powell-Hyde line for a classic, hilly ride through the city. Stand near the gripman at the front for the best views and a bit of local flavor.
SAN FRANCISCO CROSSTOWN TRAIL
A 17-mile trail stitching together parks, stairways, and neighborhoods end to end.
golden gate park
Bigger than Central Park, with gardens, a bison paddock, and endless paths to wander.
lands end
Rugged coastal trails with sweeping ocean and bridge views, especially at sunset. Keep an eye out for the crumbling Sutro Baths ruins along the way.
Muir woods
Towering old-growth redwoods just north of the city; book a timed entry ahead. Some of the trees are over 1,000 years old and among the tallest living things on Earth.
presidio
A former military post turned park, with trails, overlooks, and bridge views. It's also home to a small beach and a growing collection of public art installations.
Stern Grove
A eucalyptus-shaded park known for its free outdoor summer concert series. The natural amphitheater setting makes it one of the most magical concert venues in the city.
Neighborhoods to Wander
37.7571° N
Chinatown
The oldest Chinatown in the country, packed with alleyways, markets, and dim sum spots.
Haight Ashburry
The heart of 1960s counterculture, now lined with vintage shops and colorful Victorians.
Marina
A waterfront neighborhood with a scenic jogging path and views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Museums & Culture
37.7989° N
Asian Art Museum
One of the largest collections of Asian art in the world, housed in the old Main Library.
California Academy of sciences
Aquarium, planetarium, and rain forest dome under one living-roofed building in Golden Gate Park.
counterculture museum
Located right at the corner of Haight & Ashbury, this museum covers topics spanning the Beat Generation, the Sixties, Civil Rights, feminism, and LGBTQ+ history.
de young museum
Golden Gate Park's fine arts museum, with rotating exhibits and a free observation tower. The tower's top floor offers one of the best 360-degree views in the city.
Exploratorium
A hands-on science museum along the waterfront, playful enough for adults too.
Legion of honor
A European art museum in a grand Beaux-Arts building overlooking the Golden Gate.
SF moma
Seven floors of modern and contemporary art in a striking downtown building. The ground floor and rooftop terrace both offer free admission.
The Walt Disney family museum
Housed in the Presidio, tracing Walt Disney's life and career through original artifacts.
After Dark
37.7858° N
Bourbon & Branch
A speakeasy-style cocktail bar behind an unmarked door, reservations come with a password. The Prohibition-era theme extends to hidden rooms and a strict no-photos policy inside.
Comstock saloon
Classic, well-made cocktails in a North Beach saloon that still feels like old San Francisco. The tin ceilings and vintage bar back make it feel frozen in the early 1900s.
the interval at long now
Quiet, thoughtful bar filled with books and clocks, made for slow conversation.
smugglers cove
Three floors of tiki cocktails and rum. Small and popular, so reserve ahead. The menu doubles as a rum encyclopedia, with over 500 bottles behind the bar.
bow bow cocktail lounge
A dim, retro Chinatown lounge, one of the neighborhood's oldest cocktail bars.
TONGA ROOM & HURRICANE BAR
A kitschy tiki bar with indoor rainstorms and a floating band stage, inside the Fairmont Hotel.
Vesuvio Cafe
A North Beach dive with deep Beat Generation roots, next door to City Lights. Jack Kerouac reportedly drank there, and the bar has barely changed since.
the buena vista
Credited with introducing Irish coffee to America, right by the cable car turnaround. They still serve thousands of them a day, made from a recipe largely unchanged since 1952.
Iconic Sights
37.7686° N
Where to eat
37.8004° N
Outdoors & Adventure
37.7694° N
Neighborhoods to Wander
37.7571° N
Museums & Culture
37.7989° N
After Dark
37.7858° N
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