San Francisco Attractions
Alcatraz
Infamous federal penitentiary in operation 1934 to 1963.

Aquarium of the Bay (next to Pier 39)
Three hundred feet of crystal clear tunnels filled with 20,000 acquatic animals.

Botanical Garden at Golden Gate Park
Fifty-five acres of sanctuary—landscaped gardens and open spaces - and over 7500 varieties of plants from around the world!

City Cable Cars
Hop on board for a scenic tour of some of the most exiciting neighborhoods in San Francisco. The cable cars have been running since 1873, making them one of the oldest and most historical forms on transportation in the country.

Conservatory of Flowers at Golden Gate Park
A living museum of rare and beautiful tropical plants.

Ferry Building Marketplace
"The people's marketplace" serving residents and travelers alike. Located within the historic Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street, shops large and small celebrate food in all its forms, offering everything from artisan cheeses to the freshest of local fish. Restaurants and cafés serve cuisine representing the quality and cultural diversity of San Francisco’s best chefs.

Pier 39
A marketplace with more than 110 stores, 12 restaurants, and a variety attractions for all ages.

Westfield San Francisco
A shoppers paradise, with a new and "absolutely fabulous" Bloomingdales on one side, Nordstroms on the other, with hundreds of shops nestled in between. Foodies will marvel at several outstanding restaurants, and history buffs, who may have ventured here when the building was Emporium Capwells, will be awed by the renovation.

Museums
Asian Art Museum
One of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. Here, you can travel through 6,000 years of history, trek across seven major regions, and sample the cultures of numerous countries.
Join us at the Asian Art Museum for the Leagues' Welcome Reception to be held on Wednesday, November 5.

Cable Car Museum
Houses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, mechanical displays and gift shop run by the Friends of the Cable Car Museum.

Exploratorium
World-famous, interactive museum. More than 650 “hands-on” exhibits.

Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco
FAMSF is the city's largest public arts institution, comprising the de Young Museum and the Legion of Honor.

de Young Museum at Golden Gate Park
American art from the 17th through 20th centuries and art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific.

California Academy of Sciences
at Golden Gate Park
The Academy is the world's only institution to combine a museum, aquarium, planetarium, and world-class research and education programs in one facility.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
20th Century art in a variety of media.

Cartoon Art Museum
Dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of original cartoon art.

Contemporary Jewish Museum
(next door to the SF Marriott)
Presenting contemporary perspectives and Jewish views on art, history, and culture.

Museum of the City of San Francisco
The Museum of the City of San Francisco contains exhibits about the 1906 earthquake, California Gold Rush, internment of the Japanese during World II and the continuing history of the city by the bay.

San Francisco Maritime National Park
Visit the historic vessels at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and USS Pampanito submarine museum & memorial at Fisherman's Wharf and discover your connection to San Francisco's maritime heritage.

Head for the Golden Gate Bridge this November to celebrate the League’s Diamond Anniversary!

And then there is the food ... Restaurants
Asia de Cuba
Simply "a feast for the senses." Designer Philippe Starck has revamped the Redwood Room, the city’s most elegant bar, to recall its former glory and its adjoining French Room into the city’s hottest restaurant scene. Asia de Cuba’s unique sharing menu features an innovative fusion of Asian and Latin cuisine.

Boulevard
American regional flavors and French influenced style. Menu, wine list, reviews, and information on the Audiffred building, built in 1889.

Bourbon & Branch
This stylish speakeasy may require reservations and a password for entry, but the well-made cocktails and surprisingly attainable venue have earned a loyal following.

Colibri Mexican Bistro
Central Mexican Cuisine with a flare, lies in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling Theatre District, just a block west of Union Square. Spanish for "hummingbird," Colibri combines the simplicity of authentic family recipes with fresh, high-quality ingredients to bring diners unparalleled, delectable Mexican cuisine in a charming, turn of the century cantina setting. And if you enjoy Tequila, one of the largest selections in the city.

Cortez
Located in Union Square's "New Mission Style" Hotel Adagio, Executive Chef Seth Bowden uses only the finest products, most of which are organic, to prepare an inspired modern cuisine which is both creative and approachable. Cortez offers creative Mediterranean small plates (or tapas) perfect for sharing.

Kokkari
Named after a small fishing village on the island of Samos in the Aegean Sea, this restaurant, showcasing seafood and game, features many of the most sought-after traditional Aegean dishes, as well as selections that have been modernized through the innovative blending of cultures and techniques. An inviting fireplace, extensive woodwork, hand-made pottery, and freshly picked flowers all reflect the warmth and tradition of ages-old hospitality.

Lark Creek Steakhouse
The restaurant designed by Mark Stevens of Architect & Light, has created a really stylish but comfortable environment and the menu combines the best of two worlds: great steaks, seafood and chops (like a steak house) and the seasonal, farm fresh American fare you’ve come to expect from all of our restaurants. Add 250 all-American wines, personable service and some extra surprises and we’re sure it adds up to something special.

Le Colonial
Le Colonial evokes the ambiance of French colonial Vietnam in a lush, romantic setting, which once housed legendary Trader Vic’s. Diners enjoy a menu designed to showcase authentic Vietnamese dishes with a touch of French influence.

Mexico DF
Cocina y Cantina, classic Mexican food with a very modern twist. Food, service, drinks and ambience are an experience not to be missed in the city.

Mona Lisa
Located in the heart of North Beach, Mona Lisa serves authentic Italian cuisine, with an extensive selection of homemade pastas, seafood, meats and pizza.

Ponzu
A playful San Francisco restaurant for contemporary Asian cuisine, located in the Theater District downtown near Union Sqaure, attracts a crowd looking for creative cocktails and bold and bright entrees and appetizers that take tastes from Thai, Malaysian, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese ingredients and cooking styles.

Restaurant Gary Danko
Delicious, stunning and expensive, Restaurant Gary Danko ranks as one of San Francisco's premier dining destinations. The menu, three to five courses, promises whatever time of year you eat the food will be seasonal, expertly prepared and superbly presented with the professional service and wine list to match. Gary Danko offers a truly one-of-a-kind restaurant experience.

Roots
A complement to California's first "green" hotel, Roots is located at the lobby level of the Orchard Garden Hotel. Committed to using only the freshest quality ingredients, Executive Chef Russell Rummer has crafted an exciting contemporary American menu, with Mediterranean influences, using only locally produced grass-fed beef, naturally raised meats and sustainably caught seafood.

The Slanted Door
The Slanted Door is a modern Vietnamese restaurant that showcases the abundance of produce as well as ecologically farmed meat, game and poultry found at farms around the San Francisco Bay Area.

Yank Sing
“It’s impossible to mention great dim sum in San Francisco and not hear about Yank Sing. Founded by Alice Chan in 1958, son Henry started wrapping dumplings at age 9 and moved the business to 49 Stevenson in 1974 where it became an instant financial district favorite. Today, a third generation of Chan’s continues the family tradition, creating nearly 100 items each day to roll out on the trolleys.

...and the list goes on!