We walked along the bay from Pier 33 it us a long way but plenty of places to stop grab food or coffee and you see some quaint places. We took a bus back from the visitor centre at the top by the toll gates. Once the buses have come off the bridge they all go to the same spot in the city centre.

Well, what can I say - the one and only. Beautiful seaside ambience, fog blowing through the eucalyptus trees, and so many amazing things still echo from days gone by. Be aware of your surroundings but enjoy the magic.

Really plan to spend a few hours to make the most of everything you can see. There are amazing photos to be had but, you will be walking. That is part of the fun of being there! Bring lunch and find a place with a view!

The California Science Center is wonderful. Inside you will find a 3-story Rain Forest under a dome, an aquarium, Animals of South Africa exhibit, a simulated San Fran earthquakes room, full cafeteria and another restaurant outside, and many more exhibits. Plan on spending 4-5 hrs at least.

FREE bluegrass festival, hardly strictly bluegrass festival, every year, on one of first weekends October, emmi lou harris headlines on the sunday teatime. they get big acts for free, paul weller, robin Hitchcock played in the past. the real deal, real cowboys, real hippies, real friendly and free. the Friday is quiet. the weather is generally sunny this time of year. ace, I went as a woman alone, was fine and safe!

Actually a hidden gem! Very nice and huge park with lakes and tons of miles for runners. Even bigger than the NYC Central Park, going and parking there is very easy. Perfect location for a last day leaving the city if you have to go to SFO later. You will avoid most of the dreadful traffic collapse by going down the 280. They even have a small park for Bisons. While they look a bit sad compared to the wild live guys, this location is actually the breeding source for some of the folks out there running around. Still impressive to see these guys so close