
Highest-rated things to do in San Francisco, according to Tripadvisor
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Highest-rated things to do in San Francisco, according to Tripadvisor
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated things to do in San Francisco on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews.
#30. Alcatraz Island
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (55,885)
- Type of activity: Historic Sites • Islands
- Address: not available
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- Type of activity: Historic Sites • Islands
- Address: not available
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#29. Golden Gate Bridge
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (49,672)
- Type of activity: Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Address: US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129
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- Type of activity: Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Address: US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129
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#28. Cable Cars
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (25,400)
- Type of activity: Trams
- Address: not available
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- Type of activity: Trams
- Address: not available
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#27. Pier 39
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (22,845)
- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
- Address: Beach Street & The Embarcadero Parking area, San Francisco, CA 94133
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- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
- Address: Beach Street & The Embarcadero Parking area, San Francisco, CA 94133
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#26. Lombard Street
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (18,333)
- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
- Address: 1070 Lombard Street between Jones St and Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
- Address: 1070 Lombard Street between Jones St and Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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#25. Golden Gate Park
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (9,593)
- Type of activity: Parks
- Address: 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1898
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- Type of activity: Parks
- Address: 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117-1898
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#24. Oracle Park
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (7,132)
- Type of activity: Arenas & Stadiums
- Address: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107-2134
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- Type of activity: Arenas & Stadiums
- Address: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107-2134
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#23. Fisherman's Wharf
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (19,541)
- Type of activity: Neighborhoods • Piers & Boardwalks
- Address: Jefferson Street Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, CA 94133
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- Type of activity: Neighborhoods • Piers & Boardwalks
- Address: Jefferson Street Between Hyde and Powell Streets, San Francisco, CA 94133
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#22. Exploratorium
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,536)
- Type of activity: Speciality Museums • Science Museums
- Address: Green St Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
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- Type of activity: Speciality Museums • Science Museums
- Address: Green St Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
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#21. Twin Peaks
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (6,413)
- Type of activity: Lookouts
- Address: 501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114
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- Type of activity: Lookouts
- Address: 501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114
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#20. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,469)
- Type of activity: Theaters
- Address: 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-1002
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- Type of activity: Theaters
- Address: 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-1002
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#19. Ferry Building Marketplace
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (7,417)
- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Shopping Malls
- Address: 1 Ferry Building The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-4209
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- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Shopping Malls
- Address: 1 Ferry Building The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-4209
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#18. Lands End
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,865)
- Type of activity: Hiking Trails
- Address: Point Lobos Avenue and El Camino del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121
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- Type of activity: Hiking Trails
- Address: Point Lobos Avenue and El Camino del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121
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#17. California Academy of Sciences
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (6,000)
- Type of activity: Science Museums
- Address: 55 Music Concourse Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503
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- Type of activity: Science Museums
- Address: 55 Music Concourse Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4503
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#16. Walt Disney Family Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,808)
- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 104 Montgomery St The Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129-1718
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- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 104 Montgomery St The Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129-1718
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#15. Musee Mecanique
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,940)
- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: Pier 45, Fishermen's Wharf foot of Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: Pier 45, Fishermen's Wharf foot of Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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#14. Cable Car Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,750)
- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1071
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- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1071
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#13. San Francisco Bay
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (7,342)
- Type of activity: Bodies of Water
- Address: not available
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- Type of activity: Bodies of Water
- Address: not available
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#12. Legion of Honor
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,069)
- Type of activity: Art Museums
- Address: 100 34th Ave Lincoln Park, San Francisco, CA 94121-1677
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- Type of activity: Art Museums
- Address: 100 34th Ave Lincoln Park, San Francisco, CA 94121-1677
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#11. Presidio of San Francisco
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,889)
- Type of activity: Parks
- Address: 210 Lincoln Boulevard on the Presidio's Main Post, San Francisco, CA 94129
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- Type of activity: Parks
- Address: 210 Lincoln Boulevard on the Presidio's Main Post, San Francisco, CA 94129
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#10. Coit Tower
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (4,540)
- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
- Address: 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133-3106
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- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
- Address: 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133-3106
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#9. Anchor Brewing Company
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (522)
- Type of activity: Breweries
- Address: 1705 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107-2334
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- Type of activity: Breweries
- Address: 1705 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107-2334
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#8. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,086)
- Type of activity: Art Museums
- Address: 151 3rd St Enter on Howard or Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-3107
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- Type of activity: Art Museums
- Address: 151 3rd St Enter on Howard or Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-3107
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#7. Japanese Tea Garden
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,345)
- Type of activity: Gardens
- Address: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
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- Type of activity: Gardens
- Address: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
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#6. San Francisco Botanical Garden
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,019)
- Type of activity: Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
- Address: 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122-2370
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- Type of activity: Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
- Address: 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122-2370
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#5. Asian Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,544)
- Type of activity: Art Museums
- Address: 200 Larkin St North america, San Francisco, CA 94102-4734
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- Type of activity: Art Museums
- Address: 200 Larkin St North america, San Francisco, CA 94102-4734
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#4. Chinatown
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (7,090)
- Type of activity: Neighborhoods
- Address: Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
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- Type of activity: Neighborhoods
- Address: Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
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#3. de Young Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,179)
- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
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- Type of activity: Speciality Museums
- Address: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118-4502
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#2. Ghirardelli Square
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (3,574)
- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Shopping Malls
- Address: 900 N Point St At Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109-1192
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- Type of activity: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Shopping Malls
- Address: 900 N Point St At Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109-1192
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#1. Baker Beach
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (967)
- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: 1504 Pershing Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129-3306
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- Type of activity: Beaches
- Address: 1504 Pershing Dr, San Francisco, CA 94129-3306
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