Guide to Top Five Things That are Must-See When You Travel to San Francisco

Originally constructed in 1937, this amazing Wonder of the World spans more than 4,200 feet and is still one of the largest suspension bridges in the entire world. Even seventy years later, this bridge is considered to be a modern marvel of engineering. Featuring several lanes on each side—typically crowded with back and forth traffic and several pedestrian walkways and bike lanes, and large, angled peaks that comprise its structure. Make sure that you don’t miss this amazing site when you travel to San Francisco.

One of the most notorious prisons to ever be built, in the mid-portion of the 1900s Alcatraz prison held some the deadliest inmates in the US. It was closed down years upon years ago and now serves as a hot tourist destination. It can be very windy on Alcatraz island, and inside of the prison is very damp and musky. This inescapable prison is very dreary inside, and offers plenty of photo-ops for tourists, so don’t forget your digital camera when here.

Perhaps one of the most musically famous staples of this fine city, today the Haight-Ashbury district comprises crowded townhouses and narrow streets, filled to the brim with head shops and hippie-related memorabilia stores, as well as plenty of boutique shops and eateries. Made famous by the 1960s ‘Summer of Love’ hippie movement and bands like The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane, don’t forget to walk this famous street when you are in San Fran.

The coolest sight to see when you are here is the authentic pagoda, and the waterfall. However, after catching a cup of hot, steamy tea, make sure that you take the time to walk the five acres that comprises this amazingly landscaped marvel. This is one of the most pristine gardens that you will ever see, which offers some of finest teas in the entire world, and a rich taste of the Far Eastern culture.

As was aforementioned in the introduction to this guide, this city is well known for hosting some of the tastiest, and freshest, most authentic seafood in the world. So when you are here, this place is must-see. It is one the hottest tourist attractions in the city and features tons of restaurants that line the pier, serving up amazing eats that are hard to find nearly anywhere else in the United States.