▲ The Palace of Fine Arts – a great place to relax, appreciate the beauty of historic architecture, and take memorable photos. Originally built for the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition (celebrating the completion of the Panama Canal and showcasing San Francisco's post-1906 earthquake reconstruction), it is one of the few surviving structures from the exposition that remains in its original location. Architect Bernard Maybeck drew inspiration from ancient Roman and Greek architecture, aiming to embody "the ephemeral nature of glory and the vanity of human desires." Initially intended as a temporary structure, it was later reconstructed for preservation.
▲ Golden Gate Park – a 1,017-acre urban oasis featuring a Japanese tea garden, Ferris wheel, and music festival venue. Free admission, perfect for cycling and picnics.
▲ Golden Gate Park – a 1,017-acre urban oasis featuring a Japanese tea garden, Ferris wheel, and music festival venue. Free admission, perfect for cycling and picnics.
▲ Golden Gate Park – a 1,017-acre urban oasis featuring a Japanese tea garden, Ferris wheel, and music festival venue. Free admission, perfect for cycling and picnics.
▲ San Francisco Zoo – Open animal exhibits featuring over 1,000 animals including gorillas and penguins, steam train tours, and strong family-friendly interactive experiences.
▲ San Francisco Zoo – Open animal exhibits featuring over 1,000 animals including gorillas and penguins, steam train tours, and strong family-friendly interactive experiences.
▲ Twin Peaks – the city's highest point (281m elevation) with 360° panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Area nightscape, a free photography hotspot.
