One Day in San Francisco: A Realistic Itinerary
A one-day San Francisco plan that fits the waterfront, a cable car, North Beach and the Golden Gate Bridge into a single day without rushing.
Best Time to Visit San Francisco: A Month-by-Month Guide
September and October bring San Francisco’s warmest, clearest weather. Here is what each month is like for weather, crowds and events.
Is a San Francisco CityPASS Worth It? Prices, Attractions and the Math
What the San Francisco CityPASS costs, which eight attractions you can choose from, and when the pass saves money compared with buying tickets at the door.
San Francisco Tourist Traps and What to Do Instead
The San Francisco experiences that often disappoint, from cable car lines to summer fog, and simple ways to get more out of each one.
Hidden Gems in San Francisco
Lesser-known San Francisco spots locals love, from tiled stairways and alley murals to the Wave Organ and the ruins at Lands End.
The Best Views in San Francisco
The best places to see San Francisco from above, from Twin Peaks and Coit Tower to Lands End, Bernal Heights and the Marin Headlands.
Painted Ladies and Alamo Square: A Visitor’s Guide
Where to see the Painted Ladies, the best view from Alamo Square Park, photo tips and what to do nearby in Hayes Valley and NoPa.
Palace of Fine Arts Guide: History, Photos and Visiting Tips
The history of the Palace of Fine Arts, when to visit for photos and how to combine it with the Marina, Crissy Field and the Presidio.
The Best Museums in San Francisco
San Francisco’s best museums for art, science, history and families, with tips on where they are and how to plan a visit.
Free Museum Days in San Francisco
The regular free days at San Francisco museums, the museums that are always free and the library and bank programs that cut ticket costs.