Angel Island State Park is the largest island located in San Francisco Bay. If you're interested in bird watching or just want to relax by the water, visit Angel Island. The park offers visitors a baseball field to play on, fishing spots, hiking trails, and even guided tours, along with other outdoor activities. If you're looking for a longer stay, the park offers 11 campsites that can be booked by visiting the official state parks' website.
Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, CA 94920
Phone: 1-415-435-3972
Angelisland.org
If you've no fear of heights or climbing many, many stairs, attempt getting to the top of Coit Tower. Coit Tower sits at the top of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco. The tower offers a 360 degree observation viewing deck, making for a vast overview of the city and its surroundings. Prices vary with age: children under six years old are free, while older children and adult ticket prices range from $2.00-$4.00 a piece. At the top of Coit Tower you can view the Bay Bridge and even the Golden Gate Bridge. Consider visiting Coit Tower for an inexpensive way to take in the scenery of San Francisco.
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94133
North Beach/Telegraph Hill Neighborhood
Phone: 1-415-362-0808
Visit Fisherman's Wharf for a full day's worth of entertainment and exciting experiences. For a relaxing day, dine and shop among the local stores or hop on a cable car. Take a cruise around the infamous former prison, Alcatraz. Ferry tours and events throughout the year keep Fisherman's Wharf refreshing for the locals. Check out the gaming arcade or the Aquarium of the Bay for even more activities. For an interesting change of pace, visit Fisherman's Wharf's own Wax Museum featuring famous icons and celebrities. Finish off your day by visiting the local pub or dining at one of the various restaurants nearby.
550 North Point St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: 1-425-409-4600
Fishermanswharf.org
