Lombard Street

Lombard Street is called “The Crookedest Street” by many. There are other streets that are claimed to be more crooked (one of which is also in San Francisco), but this is certainly the most famous. Traffic can be difficult around the crooked section of...
Cable Cars

Cable Cars

If you don’t think the Golden Gate Bridge is the symbol of San Francisco, you probably feel the Cable Cars are. There are 3 cable car lines: Hyde Street Mason Street California Street The Hyde Street Cable Car line is only 3 blocks away, and one terminus of the...
Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf is filled with restaurants, shopping, great views, and things to experience. The theme of the entire neighborhood is centered around the sea, the coast, and of course, fishing. Fisherman’s Wharf is actually a large area, and is made up of...
Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is mostly known for the famous Federal Prison, although the prison is just one of the things visitors can see on the island. Alcatraz Island has been voted a the #1 Landmark in the USA more than once. Since Alcatraz is surrounded by the icy waters of...
Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is usually #1 on visitor’s lists, and is possibly the most recognizable San Francisco landmark. You can see it from many places, and even stroll across it to Marin County. Here is some good information about the bridge. At the foot of the...