Things to do in San Francisco

The Financial District, otherwise called FiDi, is an area situated at the southern tip of the precinct of Manhattan in New York City, which involves the workplaces and base camp of a significant number of the city's major money related foundations, including the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Secured on Wall Street in the Financial District, New York City has been called both the most fiscally effective city and the main money related focal point of the world

The docks of Embarcadero are the San Francisco's waterfront with fashionable boutiques and coffee shops. Plazas, sidewalks and parks line the newly-designed 7-mile promenade giving it a unique flavor. One of the area’s highlights is the Ferry Building. In the 1930's, it was a busy transportation terminal, but has been transformed into a commercial luxury mall with shops and world-class restaurants

Alamo Square is a private neighborhood and stop in San Francisco, California, in the Western Addition. Its limits are not all around characterized, but rather are for the most part thought to be Webster Street on the east, Golden Gate Avenue on the north, Divisadero Street on the west, and Fell Street on the south.
Alamo Square Park, the area's point of convergence and namesake, comprises of four city obstructs at the highest point of a slope sitting above quite a bit of downtown San Francisco, with various substantial and compositionally unmistakable houses along the border, including the "Painted Ladies", a notable postcard theme. The recreation center is circumscribed by Hayes Street toward the south, Steiner Street toward the east, Fulton Street toward the north, and Scott Street toward the west.

Haight-Ashbury is a region of San Francisco, California, named for the crossing point of Haight and Ashbury boulevards. It is likewise called The Haight and The Upper Haight. The area is known for its history of, and being the source of radical counterculture. The Red Victorian inn is a well known fascination. A free theater of a similar name worked about a piece far from the lodging from 1980 to 2011. The Haight-Ashbury Street Fair is hung on the second Sunday of June every year pulling in a huge number of individuals, amid which Haight Street is shut amongst Stanyan and Masonic to vehicular activity, with one sound stage at each end.

One of the oldest and largest Chinatowns in North America is located in San Francisco. Chinese started arriving to the American Pacific Coast during the Gold Rush in the mid-eighteenth century. Sailors, traders, and gold seekers of all kinds settled in the booming city of San Francisco where they created this special district. Chinatown has an exquisite authentic lure where countless shops filled with Asian goods flourish and other Chinese 'eat-in-a-hurry' joints are spread almost everywhere.

This genuine military outpost is now a cultural, recreational and educational center with historic piers facing the Pacific Ocean. This coastal fortification was built in 1860 in order to supply the army. Original warehouses and piers are now educational centers and restaurants.

Cliff House was built in 1909 and was burnt twice. The first time was in 1896 and was rebuilt by millionaire Adolph Sutro in the French Château style. In 1907, after having escaped a year before a shaky earthquake, Cliff House succumbed to a fire. National Park Service purchased it in 1977 and turned it into a major recreational area

This family-run bakery has been an area tradition ever since 1849. It became famous with its renowned 'sourdough bread' baked fresh everyday with the same good old recipe. Nowadays, Boudin Bakery is a center for the senses where one can combine a love of natural food with real tasty treats on the restaurant’s menu.

Only five houses with this specific architectural octagonal design remain in San Francisco. Built in 1861 by William Mc Elroy, it now hosts a great collection of decorative arts and American history. Octagon House has opened as the Museum of American Colonial and Federal Era, decorative Arts and History. The historical landmark gives a general view on America's colonial and early American History through documents such as the signatures of the Declaration of Independence.

The Mission district in San Francisco is always alive. A great mixture of cultures results in many festivals and parades, all of which are popular tourist attractions. The food options and the art scene ensure that this is an interesting area for all ages. The Mission is home to the oldest surviving building in San Francisco, having been made in 1776. It is considered a historical landmark and operates as a museum. One also cannot miss the San Francisco Armory, which is a castle like building that is immediately noticeable. When you visit The Mission, you cannot miss the food and the art scene. You can get mouth watering Mexican food here. There are also many nationally reputed restaurants in the area, along with Guatemalan, Nicaraguan, and Salvadoran food. The street vendors are also a great part of the food culture here. The music scene is also very active, with mariachi bands roaming at popular times. Many Hip/Hop groups are also found here due to many labels being based in the mission. The mission has a great youth culture, due to the lower cost of living and active art scene. When visiting, make sure you look at the festivals happening. Coming here when a festival is happening is the best time, and it isn't too hard since so many festivals happen here.