Best Things to Do in San Francisco
Have you ever wanted to stand beneath the rust-red towers of the Golden Gate Bridge or step inside the notorious cellhouse on Alcatraz Island? San Francisco packs steep hills, historic cable cars, and bold flavors into every block. This guide walks you straight through the city's key hubs, from Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Chinatown to Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz. Watch to see how Outty ranks the best bay cruises, foodie walks, and day tours so you can plan the perfect trip.
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Chapters
- 0:00 Things to do in San Francisco
- 0:07 Hills, Fog & Icons
- 0:19 Golden Gate Bridge
- 0:31 Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito
- 0:45 San Francisco Chinatown
- 0:58 Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings
- 1:10 Fisherman's Wharf
- 1:23 Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour
- 1:37 Alcatraz
- 1:49 San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and
- 2:03 How the Outty Ranking works
- 2:16 Start
- 2:25 Find activities on Outty
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Top ranked experiences
- Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San FranciscoFrom $23995/100
- Painted Ladies San Francisco City TourFrom $8292.7/100
- Skip The Bus: San Francisco By Luxury Van TourFrom $12991.8/100
- San Francisco Movie Sights City TourFrom $6791.6/100
- San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full DayFrom $10990.9/100
- Chinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & FlavorFrom $8689.6/100
Full transcript
Introduction
Welcome to Outty. Let's explore San Francisco, California and the iconic activities waiting for you here.
About the city
Rolling fog drifts across massive hills, historic cable cars clang down steep streets, and diverse neighborhoods serve unforgettable food. Travelers flock here for iconic views, bay cruises, and legendary sights.
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most iconic attractions in San Francisco as it towers over the bay with brilliant international orange steel. Visitors walk, bike, and sail past the majestic towers. Outty has three hundred and fifteen experiences at and around the Golden Gate Bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz
Among them is the highly ranked Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito tour with an Optional Alcatraz addition. It made the Outty 90+ Club with a Ranking of 93.6 for seamless bay views and redwood trails.
San Francisco Chinatown
You'll also want to check out San Francisco's Chinatown, which pulses with aromatic bakeries, vibrant herbal shops, and rich history along Grant Avenue. Travelers dive into dim sum, authentic Chinese heritage with one hundred and fourteen Outty ranked experiences in Chinatown.
Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History
One standout is the Chinatown, North Beach and Little Italy tour with 7 Tastings & lessons in History. It made the Outty 90+ Club with a Ranking of 93.6, delivering rich cultural storytelling and sensational food.
Fisherman's Wharf
You'll also want to check out Fisherman's Wharf as it buzzes with barking sea lions, fresh clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls, and bustling waterfront piers. It remains a classic family favorite. Outty has one hundred and sixty nine experiences at Fisherman's Wharf.
Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour
A top pick is Vantigo - The Original San Francisco VW Bus Tour. It made the Outty 90+ Club with a Ranking of 92.6 for retro fun, local humor, and sweeping city overviews.
Alcatraz
Another iconic San Francisco must see, is Alcatraz as it sits isolated in the chilly bay, holding captivating stories of infamous inmates and daring escape attempts. Visitors explore cell blocks and windswept gardens. Outty has 94 experiences at Alcatraz.
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Also in the lineup is the highly ranked San Francisco, Sausalito and Alcatraz Tour. It made the Outty 90+ Club with a Ranking of 90.5 for effortless multi-stop sightseeing.
How the Outty Ranking works
Outty evaluates traveler sentiment, demand, value, and flexibility to build the 0-100 Outty Ranking. It cuts through the clutter so you can quickly spot the top experiences across the city without second-guessing.
How to explore
Start with the city. Explore popular attractions. Compare the best experiences. That is how Outty helps you plan smarter every time.
Plan with Outty
Find what's worth doing in San Francisco, with Outty.
Outty ranks every experience in San Francisco on a 0 to 100 scale built from traveler sentiment, demand, value and flexibility, so you can compare the options inside each attraction instead of scrolling near identical star ratings. How the Outty Ranking works.