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Top things to do in San Francisco

29 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Urban Trek USA
Landmark5

Urban Trek USA

1,017 reviews · Downtown San Francisco

A highly-rated walking tour in downtown San Francisco exploring urban history, architecture, and hidden gems.

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What is the most visited attraction in San Francisco?

Urban Trek USA draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in San Francisco, with 1,017 of them, rated 5.0 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in San Francisco do visitors rate highest?

The Speakeasy holds the highest rating in San Francisco among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 5.0 out of 5 from 566 reviews. It is less busy than Urban Trek USA, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Entertainment
Entertainment5

The Speakeasy

566 reviews

A hidden 1920s-themed speakeasy inside the historic Palace Theater, serving craft cocktails with live jazz.

Landmark
Landmark5

ExperienceFirst

354 reviews · Mid-Market

ExperienceFirst offers guided tours of San Francisco's top attractions, including Alcatraz and Muir Woods, with a focus on small groups and local expertise.

Religious site
Religious site4.5

Mission Dolores

347 reviews · Mission District

Historic Spanish mission in San Francisco's Mission District, featuring the city's oldest building and a serene cemetery garden.

The Saloon
Sight4.5

The Saloon

214 reviews

A historic saloon in San Francisco's North Beach, known for its lively atmosphere, live music, and classic Wild West decor.

Entertainment
Entertainment5

The Illusionist At The Palace Theater

92 reviews

An intimate magic show blending illusion, storytelling, and vintage charm in San Francisco's historic Palace Theater.

Market
Market5

Barbary Coast Dispensary

91 reviews · Mid-Market

A cannabis dispensary in San Francisco's Mid-Market neighborhood offering a curated selection of products.

International Art Museum of America
Museum4

International Art Museum of America

58 reviews · Downtown San Francisco

A museum in downtown San Francisco showcasing international contemporary art with a focus on spiritual and cultural themes.

Landmark
Landmark5

Roam Local

52 reviews

A top-rated local experience in San Francisco, offering curated tours and activities to explore the city like a local.

Sight
Sight3

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit San Francisco

40 reviews · SoMa

Digital art experience featuring Van Gogh's works projected on large-scale screens in a San Francisco warehouse.

Elixir
Sight4.5

Elixir

38 reviews · Mission District

A lively bar and restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District, known for its craft cocktails and Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Market
Market4.5

Molinari Delicatessen

35 reviews

Molinari Delicatessen is a beloved Italian market and sandwich shop in San Francisco's North Beach, known for its house-made salumi and classic deli fare.

Landmark
Landmark4

Old United States Mint

24 reviews · Mid-Market

The Old United States Mint in San Francisco's Mid-Market area is a historic building that once produced coins and now stands as a landmark.

Park & nature
Park & nature4.5

Ina Coolbrith Park

21 reviews

Ina Coolbrith Park is a terraced hillside park in San Francisco's Russian Hill, offering stunning bay views and a peaceful escape from city bustle.

Museum
Museum

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

A contemporary arts center in San Francisco featuring rotating exhibitions, performances, and film screenings.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Metreon

A sprawling entertainment complex in Yerba Buena with an IMAX theater, trendy eateries, and shops, offering a vibrant urban escape.

Landmark
Landmark

Lotta's Fountain

A historic cast-iron fountain in the Financial District, famed as a gathering spot since the 1906 earthquake.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Japantown, San Francisco

One of the oldest Japantowns in the US, featuring the Peace Pagoda and a vibrant hub of Japanese culture, shops, and restaurants.

Museum
Museum

Contemporary Jewish Museum

The Contemporary Jewish Museum presents innovative exhibitions exploring Jewish culture, history, and identity through contemporary art.

Landmark
Landmark

San Francisco Peace Pagoda

A five-tiered concrete stupa in Japantown, gifted by Osaka, symbolizing peace and friendship.

Market
Market

San Francisco Centre

A premier shopping destination with over 170 stores, anchored by Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom, in the heart of downtown.

Museum
Museum

Children's Creativity Museum

An interactive museum where kids create animations, design robots, and explore hands-on art and tech exhibits.

Landmark
Landmark

Painted ladies

The Painted Ladies are a row of six vibrantly colored Victorian houses, famously framed against the San Francisco skyline.

Religious site
Religious site

Mission Dolores, San Francisco

The oldest surviving structure in San Francisco, founded in 1776 as the sixth of California's Spanish missions.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Union Square, San Francisco

A historic public square surrounded by high-end shops, hotels, and theaters, anchored by the Dewey Monument.

Religious site
Religious site

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (San Francisco)

A striking modern cathedral with a unique saddle-shaped roof and a 190-foot cross, mother church of San Francisco.

Museum
Museum

Asian Art Museum (San Francisco)

One of the world's largest collections of Asian art, spanning 6,000 years with over 18,000 works.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Yerba Buena Gardens

A 5.5-acre public park with gardens, fountains, and cultural venues like the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Neighborhood
Neighborhood

Alamo Square, San Francisco

Alamo Square offers postcard-perfect views of the iconic Painted Ladies Victorian houses against the San Francisco skyline.