Union Square and Downtown San Francisco: A Visitor's Guide
Union Square puts you close to downtown transit, Market Street and San Francisco cable cars. Use Powell Street BART Station as a reference point for planning your visit.
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Union Square puts you close to downtown transit, Market Street and San Francisco cable cars. Use Powell Street BART Station as a reference point for planning your visit.
San Francisco International Airport connects to downtown by BART, while taxis and rideshares have designated pickup areas at the terminals. Here are the main options…
Start near the waterfront, then build a San Francisco day around Fisherman’s Wharf, Coit Tower and a downtown finish. This route uses walkable sights and transit con…
Muir Woods National Monument protects an old-growth coast redwood forest within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Plan your transport and reservations before…
Lombard Street is about a 12-minute walk from Francisco Bay Inn, and the Powell/Hyde Cable Car stops at Hyde Street and Lombard Street. Here’s how to plan a visit an…
The Golden Gate Bridge connects San Francisco with the counties to the north, and you can reach its south end by transit, bike or on foot. Find practical details on…
Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf are separate attractions along San Francisco's northern waterfront. Plan time for the walkable pier, bay views and Musée Mécanique at P…
San Francisco’s cable cars run on three routes, linking downtown with neighborhoods and waterfront areas. Here’s how the lines, boarding rules and fares work.
Aquatic Park Cove is part of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, with a beach and paved promenade beside the bay. Here’s what to know about activities,…
Alcatraz Island is a National Historic Landmark in San Francisco Bay, reached by ferry from Pier 33. Here’s how to book the official ferry and plan your time on the…