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The Best of San Francisco
The City by the Bay is a place for lovers, fine diners, nature-lovers, art aficionados, and sightseers. It may be only 49-square miles, but San Francisco is packed with one-of-a-kind attractions. From the waterfront piers to the depths of downtown to the timeless streets of the Haight-Ashbury, all pieces of the metropolitan puzzle have more than just curb appeal—they have history and charm to match. Here are some fan-favorite San Francisco spots.
Alcatraz Island
Take a ferry to the one-time infamous maximum-security prison to tour the cells (even at nighttime!) and peruse in arresting panoramics of the city. Even locals can't get enough of this attraction.
