San Francisco: Discover The Must See In A Day

Join a like-minded Local Host to discover some of San Francisco’s top attractions, its most charming architecture and endless parks, historic buildings and street art covered neighbourhoods - all through a local lens of course! Choose which of the city’s top attractions you’d most like to see, or let your local create a bespoke experience that includes all of the must-see attractions as well as the hidden local spots that are just around the corner.  Discover unique views of the Golden Gate Bridge from locals’ favourite parks and clifftop lookouts, soak up the vibrant atmosphere at Pier 39.

Private and personalised tours can include Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, is one of the city's busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops and stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls appear at every turn, as do postcard views of the bay, Golden Gate and Alcatraz. There’s also a colony of sea lions to see and historic ships to tour. At Ghirardelli Square, boutiques and eateries reside in the famed former chocolate factory.

You can visit Jackson Square, a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, bounded by Broadway, Washington St. on the south, Columbus Ave. on the west and Battery St. on the east with any number of nearby satellite buildings and residents outside the bounds that truly belong to the neighborhood

Your host can include Chinatown in your itinerary. This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints and other traditional eateries. Also found are herbalists, bakeries, souvenir shops, and dark cocktail lounges and karaoke bars. There are ornate temples, including the landmark Tien How, as well as the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum.

Perhaps the Mission District is for you. Named for the 1776-built Mission Dolores, the Mission District is an exuberant, evolving neighborhood with Latino roots and a hipster vibe. Old-school taquerias and eclectic live-music clubs mix with chef-driven eateries and craft cocktail lounges. There are also tattoo parlors, gourmet ice cream shops and Dolores Park, a popular weekend hangout with skyline views. Vibrant murals line streets such as Clarion Alley.

Why not visit Eureka Valley, a neighborhood primarily a quiet residential neighborhood but boasting one of the most visited sub-neighborhoods in the city, The Castro. The neighborhood is popular with families and the LGBT community. Also home to the Twin Peaks it's perfect for some photographs.