Sightseeing

The Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate bridge was completed in 1937 and is San Francisco's most famous landmark, it is the most photographed bridge in the world and is visible from any high point in the city; as well as motorists the bridge is open to pedestrians. There are claims that there is enough wire used in the construction of the bridge that could stretch around the world several time. The Golden Gate bridge was completed in 1937 and is San Francisco's most famous landmark, it is the most photographed bridge in the world and is visible from any high point in the city; as well as motorists the bridge is open to pedestrians. There are claims that there is enough wire used in the construction of the bridge that could stretch around the world several times.

Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island is a former prison isolated in the middle of the bay surrounded by freezing cold water and strong currents, which made it inescapable. Some of the most notorious criminals and gangsters served time in Alcatraz, the prison was closed in 1963 and there are now tours of the island and prison each day.

Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf is one of San Francisco's most popular tourist spots; home to souvenir shops, seafood places and attractions. Some of the attractions in Fisherman's Wharf are the Wax museum that has over 270 wax works of famous entertainers, heroes and villains plus historical figures. Ripley's believe it or not has two floors of weird and mindbending galleries, exhibits, illusions plus interactive displays. Pier 39 is a shopping complex with over 100 stores, 12 restaurants, cruises, live entertainment and theatre. Bay Cruises are 90-minute boat tours taking visitors under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz, and along the waterfront; there are also alternative routes.  There are also many more things to see and do in Fisherman's Wharf.