San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination, renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars, and Chinatown. The city is also a principal banking and finance center, and the home of over 30 international financial institutions, helping to make San Francisco fifteenth in the world's list of cities by GDP and eighth in the United States.
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Downtown Architecture Walk
Discover some of the best-kept architecture secrets of downtown San Francisco
Discover some of the best-kept architecture secrets of downtown San Francisco
Easy
0.5 mi
0.8 km
0.8 km
Food, Art and Shopping in the Mission District
Cutting-edge art, colorful murals, vibrant restaurants, boutiques and a roof-top view
Cutting-edge art, colorful murals, vibrant restaurants, boutiques and a roof-top view
Easy
1.2 mi
1.9 km
1.9 km
California Cable Car
Ride on a historic cable car over San Francisco's famous hills and past many must-see attractions
Ride on a historic cable car over San Francisco's famous hills and past many must-see attractions
Easy
1.4 mi
2.3 km
2.3 km
Union Square and SoMa
Shops, museums, parks and dining in Union Square and South of Market Street
Shops, museums, parks and dining in Union Square and South of Market Street
Easy
1.6 mi
2.6 km
2.6 km
Waterfront for Families
Explore the city by the bay and appeal to kids of all ages
Explore the city by the bay and appeal to kids of all ages
Easy
2.1 mi
3.4 km
3.4 km
Powell-Hyde Cable Car
Ride on a historic cable car over San Francisco's famous hill and past many must-see destinations
Ride on a historic cable car over San Francisco's famous hill and past many must-see destinations
Easy
2.1 mi
3.4 km
3.4 km
Powell-Mason Cable Car
Ride on a historic cable car over San Francisco's famous hill and past many must-see destinations
Ride on a historic cable car over San Francisco's famous hill and past many must-see destinations
Easy
2.1 mi
3.4 km
3.4 km
Embarcadero and Union Square
Connecting Fisherman's Wharf with the heart of San Francisco's shopping district, with plenty of sightseeing on the way.
Connecting Fisherman's Wharf with the heart of San Francisco's shopping district, with plenty of sightseeing on the way.
Easy
2.2 mi
3.5 km
3.5 km
San Francisco in One Day
San Francisco--the City by the Bay--all major sights in one guide
San Francisco--the City by the Bay--all major sights in one guide
Easy
6.0 mi
9.7 km
9.7 km
Union Square to Golden Gate Park
Just 3.2 miles from downtown San Francisco to the oasis of green that is Golden Gate Park.
Just 3.2 miles from downtown San Francisco to the oasis of green that is Golden Gate Park.
Easy
6.4 mi
10.3 km
10.3 km
One Perfect Day in San Francisco
A good day schedule when you have guests in town
A good day schedule when you have guests in town
Easy
7.1 mi
11.4 km
11.4 km
Bike the Bridge
The shortest and flattest possible route to the Golden Gate Bridge, with plenty of great side trips on the way!
The shortest and flattest possible route to the Golden Gate Bridge, with plenty of great side trips on the way!
Easy
7.6 mi
12.2 km
12.2 km
Bridge to Sausalito
Fun and leisurely cruise across the bridge to the shoppers and diners mecca of Sausalito. Return by ferry.
Fun and leisurely cruise across the bridge to the shoppers and diners mecca of Sausalito. Return by ferry.
Easy
7.9 mi
12.7 km
12.7 km
Bay to Breakers
From Ferry Building to Pacific Ocean we recreate an old San Francisco tradition and fit in some great sightseeing.
From Ferry Building to Pacific Ocean we recreate an old San Francisco tradition and fit in some great sightseeing.
Easy
16.3 mi
26.2 km
26.2 km
Angel Island Science Hike
In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, with spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline.
In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, with spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline.
Moderate
3.3 mi
5.3 km
5.3 km
Angel Island
Picture perfect San Francisco Bay views on this tranquil tour of a remote island with hardly a car in sight.
Picture perfect San Francisco Bay views on this tranquil tour of a remote island with hardly a car in sight.
Moderate
6.0 mi
9.7 km
9.7 km
Bridge to Tiburon
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin and tour several picturesque bay-side towns. Return by ferry.
Cross the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin and tour several picturesque bay-side towns. Return by ferry.
Moderate
19.5 mi
31.4 km
31.4 km
A Beatnik Walk through North Beach
Experience the remnants of Beat culture in one of San Francisco's great neighborhoods
Experience the remnants of Beat culture in one of San Francisco's great neighborhoods
0.6 mi
1.0 km
1.0 km
San Francisco Waterfront
See for yourself why San Francisco's waterfront attracts travelers from around the world.
See for yourself why San Francisco's waterfront attracts travelers from around the world.
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
A Trip through the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury
The historical, groovy and fun neighborhood near Golden Gate Park
The historical, groovy and fun neighborhood near Golden Gate Park
Easy
1.0 mi
1.6 km
1.6 km
Treasures from San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum
Walking map showing the location of each of the plants illustrated in the watercolor paintings in the library
Walking map showing the location of each of the plants illustrated in the watercolor paintings in the library
Easy
1.6 mi
2.6 km
2.6 km
Chinatown San Francisico
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
North Beach and Little Italy
Explore the Italian-American culture, learn about the Beat Poets and explore one of San Francisco's earliest settlements
Explore the Italian-American culture, learn about the Beat Poets and explore one of San Francisco's earliest settlements
Easy
3.3 mi
5.3 km
5.3 km
Presidio Of San Francisco
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Crissy Field Exploration
Crissy Field's 100 acres of wild, windswept shoreline are a favorite place for recreation and enjoying wildlife.
Crissy Field's 100 acres of wild, windswept shoreline are a favorite place for recreation and enjoying wildlife.
Easy
1.3 mi
2.1 km
2.1 km
Presidio Ecology Trail
A short hike through the woods with a small detour to Inspiration Point with views of the Bay and Alcatraz
A short hike through the woods with a small detour to Inspiration Point with views of the Bay and Alcatraz
Easy
1.7 mi
2.7 km
2.7 km
Presidio Bay Area Ridge Trail
A 2.5-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail through the woods with some great viewpoints in the Presidio
A 2.5-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail through the woods with some great viewpoints in the Presidio
Easy
2.8 mi
4.5 km
4.5 km
Golden Gate Bridge Walk
Walk across one of the most beautiful bridges in the world with great views of San Francisco in the distance
Walk across one of the most beautiful bridges in the world with great views of San Francisco in the distance
Easy
3.6 mi
5.8 km
5.8 km
Batteries to Bluffs Trail
A short hike along the batteries and bluffs in the Presidio of San Francisco
A short hike along the batteries and bluffs in the Presidio of San Francisco
Moderate
0.7 mi
1.1 km
1.1 km
Lands End
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Find Nature at Lands End
The wildest, rockiest corner of San Francisco is a land of rich history and spectacular nature
The wildest, rockiest corner of San Francisco is a land of rich history and spectacular nature
Easy
3.4 mi
5.5 km
5.5 km
California Coastal Trail - San Francisco
Hike along the Coastal Trail from the Cliff House at Lands End to the Golden Gate Bridge
Hike along the Coastal Trail from the Cliff House at Lands End to the Golden Gate Bridge
Easy
8.9 mi
14.3 km
14.3 km
Guides
Walk across one of the most beautiful bridges in the world with great views of San Francisco in the distance
The wildest, rockiest corner of San Francisco is a land of rich history and spectacular nature
A good day schedule when you have guests in town
Ride on a historic cable car over San Francisco's famous hills and past many must-see attractions
San Francisco--the City by the Bay--all major sights in one guide
Discover some of the best-kept architecture secrets of downtown San Francisco
Experience the largest Chinatown outside of Asia
Shops, museums, parks and dining in Union Square and South of Market Street
Explore the city by the bay and appeal to kids of all ages
Explore the best of San Francisco in a single day!
Walking map showing the location of each of the plants illustrated in the watercolor paintings in the library
In the middle of San Francisco Bay sits Angel Island State Park, with spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline.
Community Trips
With an extra hour of sunlight today I decided to walk along the Barbary Coast trail, a historic walk through downtown San Francisco, starting by Union Square and ending at Fisherman's Wharf.I walked through Chinatown, up to Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill, and then along Embarcadero up to Aquatic Park before getting a delicious breadbowl of crab chowder.
I have lived in San Francisco for WAY too long (ok, 5 months) to have not done this hike yet. I planned to do it a couple of months ago and underestimated the walk through Golden Gate Park to the Cliffhouse and had already hiked a solid 6 miles before getting there (and then it was dark...). This weekend I got an early start (11am) and dedicated the day to it; every...
Bike from Fisherman's Wharf to Sausalito, Crossing Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, California, United States
8.5 miles
8.5 miles
We started at Blazing Saddles Bike Rental in Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. We biked West along the coast of the San Francisco Bay, and got on the Golden Gate Bridge. We crossed the bridge and biked our way to the beautiful resort community of Sausalito.Walked through the downtown area and took the ferry back to FIsherman's Wharf.The bike ride was alot of fun. Going from Fort Point (at the base of...
This is drawn by riding a bike around San Francisco and having a GPS satellite trace my path. What you're looking at is a ride around the Mission, mostly flat except for a couple steep hills on the western side. Be sure to check out the previous trips below:Featured in NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/fashion/20GPS.htmlPacman drawn in western San Franciscohttp://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=193360Berzerk Bot drawn in western San Franciscohttp://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=192285Drawn by: Vicente Montelongo http://www.mexist.com http://twitter.com/mexist
Short Walk around the Lands End Seacliff Area with cameras, an extra lens, & a couple friends!We had a morning free and decided to take advantage of a spectacularly clear day with great temperatures. Quite a few joggers and sightseers were present on the trail on the day we went, but that is no surprise, and there was certainly some great views for everyone.
Tucked away, but spectacular trail along the cliffs in San Francisco. Great for a brief afternoon escape of the city.
EveryTrail Team had an offsite last thursday. We did the San Francisco architecture walking tour in the morning and discover some secret gardens(POPOS) at financial district. After lunch, Joost, Chris and I went for a walk at North Beach when Katherine, Paul and Benoit busy exploring Noe Valley.
I would love to hike the entire Bay Area Ridge Trail (ridgetrail.org). I had some time on a rare trip to San Francisco, and decided to knock off two segments of the trail.The Ridge Trail is divided into segments. These correspond to hikes listed in the "bible" of the Trail, "Bay Area Ridge Trail: The Official Guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, and Equestrians" by Jean Rusmore. See http://www.ridgetrail.org/interactive_map/&Itemid=99/ for a great way to check...
The weather was supposed to be great today and I was going to see the Banff Mountain Film festival at the Palace of the fine arts so I decided to shift my schedule around a bit and work late the night before and wake up early so that I could have a few extra hours free while the sun was still out.I met David at caltrain and we road down embarcadero to...
David, John and I decided to take advantage of the nice weather in San Fransico today and go for a walk around Lands End. We took a short detour down to the beach where we spent a while taking pictures of the crashing waves and the foam blowing in the wind. We decided to walk by the Palace of the Legion of Honor on the way back and soon found ourselves at...
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