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Fri / Feb 26
All Ages / Anything goes / Cafés
Party Earth Review Located in the city’s official Little Italy – and often called “North Beach’s Living Room” – the block-wide Washington Square is a popular oasis for everyone from artists, pet owners, and families to students, neighborhood locals, and groups of Tai Chi practitioners from nearby Chinatown. Hourly chiming bells from the ornate ... more
Between Stockton to Powell Streets
and Filbert to Union Streets
San Francisco, CA 94133
All Ages / All Types / Bowling
Party Earth Review A heavily guarded military post for more than two hundred years, The Presidio and its dense forests, myriad paths, and stunning views were turned over to the public in 1994, and now attract an estimated five million visitors every year. The mixed-use park is a favorite for cyclists who whizz through the canopies of eucalyptus ... more
Roughly bounded by Lyon Street
and the Pacific Ocean
San Francisco, CA 94129
All Ages / Alternative / Artists
Party Earth Review Arguably the first – and easily the most famous – gay neighborhood in the country, the Castro first experienced the tides of LGBT activism during the 1970s, and nowhere is this history more alive than along its namesake main drag. Emporiums for libidinous shoppers are easy to find – especially with ... more
Castro Street between Market Street
and 19th Street and surrounding environs
San Francisco, CA 94114
All Ages / All Types / Burgers
Party Earth Review One of the biggest reasons vacationers come to San Francisco is to see Fisherman’s Wharf, whose twelve million annual visitors put it squarely on top of the heap when it comes to the city’s destinations. Encompassing a waterfront stretch barely a mile long, the area overflows with seafood joints, souvenir shops, sightseers ... more
The north waterfront running roughly
from Pier 35 on the east to
Van Ness Avenue on the west
San Francisco, CA 94109
Affluent / All Ages / Culture
Party Earth Review Not only is San Francisco’s Chinatown the oldest of its kind in North America, it’s also the largest Chinese neighborhood outside of Asia, and surpasses even the Golden Gate Bridge as one of the city’s top tourist destinations. Out-of-towners tend to stick to Grant Avenue, entering through the “Dragon Gate” at the intersection ... more
Roughly between Columbus Avenue on the east, Jones Street on the west, Broadway
to north, and Bush Street to the south
San Francisco, CA 94133
All Ages / All Types / Bars / Free
Party Earth Review No other stretch of road in San Francisco evokes images of tie-dyes and 60s rock like Haight Street, even if the area has since developed into a diverse shopping and nightlife destination that caters to everyone from still-tripping neo-hippies to salon-centric style hounds. The less-commercialized lower Haight – roughly ... more
From the intersection of Haight Street
and Webster Street on the east
to Haight and Stanyan Street on the west
San Francisco, CA 94117
All Ages / All Types / Burgers
Party Earth Review With eight lakes, two major museums, celebrated gardens, and an abundance of outdoor activities, Golden Gate Park is an idyllic getaway for the more than thirteen million people who pass through every year, looking for a retreat from the urban crunch. Outstripping New York’s Central Park by 174 acres, the park ... more
Between Stanyan Street to the east
and Great Highway to the west,
and Fulton Street to the north
and Lincoln Way to the south
San Francisco, CA 94118
Info (SFMOMA will be closed from June 2013 until early 2016 for building expansion and transformation. The museum's exhibitions will be moved completely off-site and will include collaborative and traveling museum exhibitions, site-specific installations, outdoor commissions, and neighborhood festivals. Please see the ... more
151 3rd St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Info The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco boasts more than 17,000 works of art and artifacts from all major Asian countries, including Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, China, Korea, South Asia, West Asia, and Japan. Some pieces are nearly 6,000 years old. Chicago millionaire Avery Brundage was a major collector of Asian art and ... more
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Sightseeing / Venue / Museum
Info Aquarium of the Bay is San Francisco Bay’s Aquarium. They are passionate about providing fun and unforgettable encounters with our natural world in ways that ignite both wonder and conservation. They do this from their 50,000 square foot building at the heart of San Francisco's history and culture. The aquarium ... more
The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
Bicycle Riding / Chill / Couples
Reviewed by Sabrina G.
"My Take: The Conservatory of Flowers is one of the staple tourist to-dos of San Francisco. Nestled within Golden Gate Park, this mecca of all things b ..." more
100 John F Kennedy Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
Birthday Parties / Casual / DJ
Party Earth Review Anyone yearning to geek out inside a multimillion-dollar science museum with the added bonus of booze should head to Golden Gate Park on Thursdays for NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Since 2009, the Academy has stayed open late once a week to give the 21+ crowd full run of the place, with an ever-changing ... more
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
From museums to historical sites, culture in San Francisco is rich, expansive and diverse, with plenty to see and do.
A great city in many regards, this west coast metropolis attracts many out-of-towners in the summer months, which arrive fresh off the boat in search of some Frisco fun. However, culture in San Francisco is not merely tourist driven, and locals can be beguiled by the endless list of intellectually stimulating activities on offer.
If looking to indulge in San Francisco’s trademark cultural spots hit up Pier 39 or Fisherman’s Wharf. Albeit crawling with travelers during summer, these spots bring comfort food to the next level, so if looking to soothe that hangover, look no further. Also, the boat out to Alcatraz Island departs nearby at Pier 33 – another San Francisco culture must.
Or if seeking a day amongst San Francisco flora, Golden Gate Park is a winner. Home to a collection of lakes, gardens, museums and much more, tick off all those San Francisco culture must-sees in one go! And, if culture with a twist tickles your fancy, check out NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences (situated within the park). Team booze with astonishing underwater surroundings and you get San Francisco culture on a whole new level!