Free Things To Do In San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge is probably one of the most famous if not the most famous bridge in the United States. This is a favorite among tourists for many reasons. One of those reasons is the fact that it is one landmark that belongs only to San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge is a part of San Francisco and represents, for many, your entire trip. Another reason is that there are so many ways to get there. A guided walking tours of the bridge can provide you with some valuable background information about the bridge as well as making sure that you don't get lost.

Golden Gate Park With its moderate temperatures year round, San Francisco is one of the best cities in the world in which to go outside and play. No matter what time of year it is, there is probably something you can find to do outside that is a lot of fun. Even if it is just "Singing in the Rain". Beyond singing of course, there are plenty of activities that are best enjoyed out of doors. And there are few places in the world better to enjoy these outdoor activities than Golden Gate Park.

If you like wheels, there are plenty of places in the park where you can either rent biking and skating equipment. Of course if you plan on skating, it is quite easy to bring your own equipment along on your vacation. If you have children and are looking for fun activities that you can enjoy together, these are among the top on my list. Of course there are several more that you will find at Golden Gate Park as well.

There is an archery field and a shop where you can rent all the equipment you will need. In addition to equipment, which can be purchased or rented, you can also buy lessons for that equipment as well. If this is something you've never tried before, you should at least stop by and take a look. I think it's a great sport that is incredibly fun for young and old alike. It's also something that isn't as commonly found as it should be so may actually be a real treat for your children.

If all of that isn't enough there are several other sites and activities available throughout the park that should spark your interest. Among those is a favorite for young and old children alike--The 1912 Herschel-Spillman carousel. This is very popular among children and seconded closely by the nearby playground. If you think about it, a day at Golden Gate Park isn't your typical day at the park. With so much to do and see, it is hard to imagine that a day at this park isn't a vacation in and of itself.

Fisherman's Wharf is one of the most famous of destinations for visitors of San Francisco, California and with good reason. There is so much to see and do in Fisherman's Wharf that you could quite easily plan an entire trip to Frisco and only leave the Wharf as you are leaving the city.

The Wharf offers more than 2,500 hotel rooms, several restaurants, and an almost endless amount of shopping, history, culture, and attractions. Anyone would be hard pressed not to find something fun to do in Fisherman's Wharf.

If you are interested in the sea faring culture and history of the Fisherman's Wharf, take the Port Walk, which is a walking tour that you can take at your own pace while learning about the history of Fisherman's Wharf through the various signs located along the tour. You can also tour the USS Pampanito, which was a WWII submarine, or the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, which is the last unaltered Liberty ship that is operational. Both of these can be found on Pier 45.

If you're hungry, you can check out one of the many restaurants on the wharf, and follow up your meal with a visit to some of the shops, so you can pick up a souvenir of your trip to San Francisco.

For entertainment, you can always ride the San Francisco Carousel, or the Magic Carpet Ride. Pier 39 alone is worth visiting, even if you don't see the rest of Fisherman's Wharf.

If you like to get out and get some fresh air and exercise, there are several walking tours available. Not only will you get some exercise, but you can learn about San Francisco's unique history, and browse through some of the many interesting neighborhoods in the city.

The walking tours usually start in public places and quite often meet near access to public transportation in order to accommodate visitors coming from other areas of the city. The tours go to great lengths to avoid being overly strenuous but the Streets of San Francisco are not always accommodating, as San Francisco is well known for their steep hills. Taking one of the walking tours early in the day is a great way to start your day. You get to get some fresh air, a little exercise, and you get to enjoy the sights before the day gets too terribly warm. Not to mention the fact that starting your day off with something that is fun and free is a really good way to start your day.