The map of San Francisco with its attractions is as colorful as the map of Paris. Many of the sights marked on it can be reached by the city’s famous Cable Car — one of San Francisco’s most iconic symbols.
Passengers enjoying the views are allowed to take photos and videos not only from their seats but also while standing on the footboard. The main thing is not to bump heads with fellow passengers hanging off the passing cable car!
A single ride ticket, valid for one and a half hours, costs 9 USD. For this price, you’ll get a chance to capture stunning photos of many San Francisco landmarks.
To explore other interesting places in San Francisco:
take a ride around the city on a double-decker Hop-on, Hop-off bus. When boarding, you’ll receive a map of San Francisco with attractions and a set of headphones to listen to the audio guide;
take a walking tour around Bay City with a map of San Francisco’s landmarks, showing street names, locations of monuments, hotels, restaurants, and other sites. You can pick up such a sightseeing map at tourist information kiosks.
What should you see in the capital of Pacific America?
The Golden Gate Bridge. This is one of the most cinematic bridges in the world (“Godzilla,” “Superman,” and many others). If you want to take great photos, visit in autumn, when the city is less foggy. From the opposite side of the bay, you’ll get magnificent views of San Francisco.
Twin Peaks (the twin mountains of Noe and Eureka), or rather, the stunning panorama of San Francisco from them. It's worth a visit closer to evening, when the Bay City lights come on.
Lombard Street. It's said to be the curviest in the world. If you're a driver, test yourself — drive down the slope, which has an incline of about 30°.
Sutro Heights Park. Here you will find yourself at the “edge of the Earth.” This spot marks the westernmost point of the continental landmass.
Silicon Valley. This area is home to major corporations such as Apple, Facebook, and Twitter. Some zones are open to tourists. Google is known for being especially welcoming to visitors. You can tour the famous Stanford University, take a photo near Steve Jobs’ house, and—if you’re lucky—catch a glimpse of Mark Zuckerberg in his glass office.
Golden Gate Park. Set aside at least a full day to explore it. The park features many attractions, including the de Young Museum, the Japanese Tea Garden, and more.
You should also visit the Embarcadero, Muir Woods, Sequoia National Park, Napa Valley, and other San Francisco landmarks, whose descriptions can be found in travel guides.
