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For tourism in San Francisco, the downtown area is where most visitors will spend their trip. We’ve created a tourism map that gives both visitors and tourists the best spots to visit, and exact street coordinates.
- 18 Things to Do in Downtown San Francisco
- Where to Stay in Downtown San Francisco
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Downtown San Francisco covers an area of about two miles by two miles. It's the heart of the city and you will find loads of things to do and enjoy when you come to this fun area. Here are 18 of my favorites.
Downtown San Francisco has the largest concentration of hotels in the city. You will find everything from five-star beauties to budget-friendly gems. Here are just a few of my top picks. Westin St. Francis: 4-star hotel in the heart of downtown San Francisco in Union Square. You will find a couple of lovely restaurants inside the hotel and a great ...
Public Transit
Public transit is the best way to get around downtown San Francisco. You will find a variety of options that take you to places all around the city. Here are a few popular routes. F Streetcar: This will take you all the way to Fisherman's Wharf. It's a slow ride but worth your while, as it takes you past top attractions along the way including the Ferry Building, Alcatraz Landing (where you grab the ferries to Alcatraz), then Pier 39and Fisherman's Wharf. You can get on the streetcar at stops...
Driving & Parking
If you plan to drive, you will find quite a few parking options. It can be a hectic part of town, so make sure to stay alert as there are pedestrians and scooters all around the downtown San Francisco area. Here are a few places to park: Sutter-Stockton: The Sutter-Stockton Garage is a great option for those heading to the Financial District or Union Square. It's one of the largest garages in the area and well located next to several districts. 444 Stockton Street. Union Square Garage: The Un...
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- Coit Tower. The Coit Tower is an observation deck and iconic city landmark situated on Telegraph Hill in North Beach, Downtown San Francisco. Take the elevator up to the top of the two hundred and ten-foot tower for superb, uninterrupted panoramic views of Downtown San Francisco and across to the Golden Gate Bridge.
- San Francisco Cable Car. Take a tour through Downtown San Francisco on the district’s classic cable cars. Board San Francisco’s historic transport system at any of the several stops in DT to ride through FiDo, Chinatown and Nob Hill on the California Line to where it terminates at Van Ness Avenue.
- City Kayak. One of the best ways to see Downtown San Francisco is from on the waters of the bay. Join a small group tour, paddle out in a kayak and along the stunning waterfront of Downtown.
- Ferry Building Marketplace. Built in 1898, the impressive Ferry Building with its iconic clock tower once welcomed passengers arriving to the city by boat.
Atop the hills overlooking the bay and bustling downtown San Francisco are two adjacent neighborhoods famed for their wealth, panoramic views, and the historic cable cars which still climb the steep streets of the area.
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San Francisco Tourist Map. For tourism in San Francisco, the downtown area is where most visitors will spend their trip. We've created a tourism map that gives both visitors and tourists the best spots to visit, and exact street coordinates.
