Best Landmarks in SAN FRANCISCO

Alcatraz Island is a historic island in San Francisco Bay managed by the National Park Service. Once a military fort and prison, it later operated as a maximum-security federal penitentiary from 1934...

Alcatraz Island is a historic island in San Francisco Bay managed by the National Park Service. Once a military fort and prison, it later operated as a maximum-security federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963 and became the site of the 1969–1971 American Indian occupation. Today, visitors can explore its historic buildings, exhibits, gardens, and natural landscapes.

Coit Tower is an iconic San Francisco landmark atop Telegraph Hill, completed in 1933. The 212-foot tower features an observation deck with 360-degree views of San Francisco and the Bay, along with hi...

Coit Tower is an iconic San Francisco landmark atop Telegraph Hill, completed in 1933. The 212-foot tower features an observation deck with 360-degree views of San Francisco and the Bay, along with historic 1934 murals depicting California life during the Great Depression.

Golden Gate Toll Plaza is the former toll-collection area on the San Francisco approach to the Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, and toll collection began at 50 cents each way...

Golden Gate Toll Plaza is the former toll-collection area on the San Francisco approach to the Golden Gate Bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, and toll collection began at 50 cents each way. Since 1968, vehicle tolls have been collected only from southbound traffic. Today, the bridge uses electronic and license-plate-based tolling rather than traditional cash booths.