The oldest metropolis in California, the City by the Bay beckons travelers with its legacy of bohemias past and its promise of the high-tech future. Everyone here seems to be working on something to better the world—whether it’s sustainable farm projects, green design or the next life-changing app.
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San Francisco offers historic, artistic and outdoor attractions that are best seen with an in-the-know guide who can arrange special access. Here is just one example of what our specialists can create for you.
Start in Union Square, a plaza bordered by hotels, luxury retailers and noteworthy local brands. Then walk to the Chinatown Gate, guarded by two stone lions. Hop on the Powell-Hyde Cable Car (the most scenic line) where you can step off to admire Lombard Street—the “crookedest street in the world”—before re-embarking for the steep ride down to Victoria Park, located in the photogenic western end of Fisherman’s Wharf. With Ghirardelli Square at your back, walk to the Hyde Street Pier for views of the Bay and Alcatraz. End your day with dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Begin your morning with a tour of Alcatraz, the island prison in operation from 1934 to 1963 that housed infamous criminals like Al Capone. Then, head to the Embarcadero, a waterfront promenade, where children will love the interactive science exhibits at The Exploratorium and foodies must visit the San Francisco Ferry Building. Spend the rest of your day at the de Young Museum or go on the Indagare San Francisco Graffiti Art tour, a trip through the city to view graffiti art. The three-hour tour ends with the opportunity for visitors to try their own hand at spray painting.
Your third day should be tailored to your interests. Shoppers can head to the hip Mission District and Hayes Valley or the elegant Presidio Heights, while art lovers should stop at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Active travelers might enjoy a morning walk or bike ride in Crissy Field, an inviting green space with inimitable Golden Gate Bridge views, and oenophiles should consider a road trip north to Napa Valley for a day of wine tasting with a private guide who will customize vineyard tours and take you to wineries typically closed to the public.
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Host to many of the areas society events, the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco boasts over-the-top, old-fashioned elegance and is the best hotel option in the city.
This members’ only club offers 14 guest rooms to visitors looking for a hip, exclusive address in San Francisco with a Soho House–like vibe.
This intimate hotel in San Francisco’s most prestigious residential area affords a unique opportunity to experience the city like a local.
Located next to San Francisco’s MoMA, the St. Regis offers the ultimate in luxury with a modern edge.
This luxury hotel in a modern Financial District high-rise offers superlative service and San Fran’s most sweeping views.
If you’ve never been to Alcatraz, the notorious prison in operation from 1934 to 1963 that housed infamous criminals like Al Capone and “Machine-Gun” Kelley, now is a good time to go. A multi-million renovation includes a new entrance that...
The stunning all-copper museum building, designed by the Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, is seamlessly integrated into Golden Gate Park, with plants and sculpture gardens helping to merge the two. Inside is an encyclopedic collection of American art from...
In May 2016, the SFMOMA, founded in 1935, reopened its doors in San Francisco’s South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood following a $300 million renovation and massive expansion. Permanent collections include some of the most important European and American artists of the...
In early 2013 the Exploratorium opened its new doors on Pier 15 and became the latest addition to San Francisco’s ever expanding Embarcadero waterfront – and an excellent reason to visit the city. The new space puts the Exploratorium where...
No self-professed foodie should leave the City by the Bay without paying a visit to the San Francisco Ferry Building. Once the center of one of the busiest ferry systems in the world, today the building pays homage to San...
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