These 18 Jaw-Dropping Places In San Francisco Will Blow You Away

San Franciscans love to brag about their city, and for good reason: it's crawling with beauty and majesty, from its bridges to its parks, its beaches to its museums. Yep, your jaw will be downright sore even after just looking at this list of 18 incredible places to visit in San Francisco.

1. Golden Gate Bridge

This one is a no-brainer. And don't just admire it from afar; be sure to get on it, too.

2. Sutro Baths

Looking out into the great Pacific from these old ruins is an incredible experience.

3. Baker Beach

A breathtaking refuge from urban life.

4. Golden Gate Park

Yep, all 1,017 acres of it, from the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers to the deYoung Museum and the California Academy of Sciences. And don't forget the windmills and the bison!

5. AT&T Park

You don't even have to like baseball to have your jaw drop at this gorgeous stadium with amazing food and views of the Bay.

6. Lombard Street

Don't get dizzy! Fun fact: Lombard is actually not the crookedest street in San Francisco (though it may be one of the prettiest!). Go to Vermont Street between 20th and 22nd in Potrero Hill for an even crazier experience.

7. Coit Tower

Climb the stairs for some incredible views and watch (and listen) for the area's wild parrots.

8. Twin Peaks

Sure, the television show is great, but does it have this view?

9. Palace of Fine Arts

This majestic building in the Marina was originally built in 1915 and continues to be a stunning home for art exhibitions, concerts, and special events.

10. Presidio

The former military base is one of San Francisco's greatest sprawling playgrounds for hikers, bicyclists, and urban explorers.

11. Alamo Square

Another view we will never get sick of (especially if you grew up with Full House!).

12. Alcatraz

This one's jaw-dropping mainly for its disturbing history, but it's also in the middle of the Bay and has some of the best views EVER.

13. Lands End Labyrinth

A stunning piece of art along the coastline. (Some jerk vandalized it in 2015, but it is officially back and as awesome as ever).

14. The Ferry Building

It has a rich history, but who cares about that when you see all the incredible food vendors here. Come hungry. Leave happy.

15. Top of the Mark

Climb up to the apex of the Mark Hopkins, settle in with a martini, and watch the city light up all around you.

16. The Fillmore

Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Radiohead, Prince, and just about every major rock icon has graced the stage of this iconic music venue. Need proof? Just scan the walls and walls of posters documenting every show.

17. Grace Cathedral

No matter your faith (or lack thereof), walking the labyrinth here is an enlightening experience—even more so: going to the Tuesday night yoga class.

18. Legion of Honor

You don't even have to go inside to be blown away by this fine art museum, in which The Thinker greets you outside.

Now, pick that jaw up off the floor and get out and visit some of these incredible places to visit in San Francisco. Anything else we should add to this list? What else is on your bucket list of spots to see in and around the city?

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