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Japanese Friendship Garden
Located in San Jose, California, the Japanese Friendship Garden is a popular place for special events and weddings. The Garden was originally built as a symbol of the everlasting friendship between San Jose and Okayama, Japan. The garden is full of ponds, Japanese bridges, waterfalls, and picturesque scenery at every turn.
Union Square
Union Square is the most visited destination in San Francisco. Why? Anything you are looking for, you can find it here! Nightlife, dining, shopping, art, galleries, and theaters are just a few of the many things to do here.
Ride a Cable Car
Okay, so they're not completely free, but for a small fee you can hop aboard one of the World Famous San Francisco Cable Cars and tour the city for the day. Hop on and off to visit some of the cities best attractions. Visit the website below to plan your route:
Fisherman's Wharf
Visit Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco for a nice combination of land, sea, and air activities.
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Tour the city by bus, bike, or Go Car
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Venture to places that few get to see in an Extranomical Tour
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Go sailing or sportfishing
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Explore Alcatraz
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Ride in a seaplane
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And much more
Note: Visits to Fisherman's Wharf are free, but activities may not be.
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park features beautiful gardens as well as a variety of family friendly attractions. Things to do at the park include:
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The Aquarium
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De Young Museum
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Japanese Tea Garden
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Academy of sciences
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Buffalo herds
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and much more
Note: Some attractions may require admission fee
Pier 39
Pier 39 has plenty of things to see and do including shopping, dining, sailing, sightseeing, and more. The main attraction, however, are the hundreds of sea lions that make Pier 39 home. During the summer, most sealions migrate South, but during the winter months, numbers can reach up to 900 sealions each day!
Golden Gate Bridge
Visit the famous Golden Gate Bridge that boasts 756 foot towers, swooping cables, and art deco features.
Explore Ghirardelli Square
Explore the original Ghirardelli Chocolate factory or roam through some of the many shops on the square.
Drive Down Lombard Street
Lombard Street is known as San Francisco's "crookedest street". The steep and crooked street is a highlight of many tour company's and boasts some of the city's most beautiful and expensive housing.
Painted Ladies
If you were around in the 1990's you probably recognize the houses on the left from the opening credits in the popular TV sitcom "Full House". These beautiful houses are known as the "Painted Ladies" and are one of the most popular tourist attractions in San Francisco.
Hike the Twin Peaks
The Twin Peaks are two hills located in San Francisco. They reach elevations of over 900 feet and are the perfect place for a hike and workout. Once at the top you will discover some of the most gorgeous and scenic views in the city.
Drive Through a Tree
The Drive Through Tree Park is best known for it's Chandelier Tree. This is a popular place for people to take pictures of their cars inside. The area is also great for hiking and picnicing
Seward Street Slides
The Seward Street slides are part of a mini-park and community garden. They are two long slides that are built into the hillside - and built for all ages!
Shop on Union Square
Union Square is one of San Francisco's hottest shopping spots! Plenty of stores, dining establishments, and hotels can be found on the square.
The Flinstone House
Yep! This is a real house - and it's located just North of San Francisco. Once known only as the "Dome House", it was actually built in 1976 as an experimental house. It was not until it was painted orange in 2000 that it took on it's Flinstone persona.
Visit the Land of the Dead
Colma, California is often referred to as "The Land of the Dead". The city was founded in 1924 as a necropolis and today the number of "dead" in the city largely outweigh the number of living.
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Visit the boardwalk in Santa Cruz for rides, games, mini golf, lazer tag, climbing, and other great attractions.
