
Museum Of Modern Art Stunning new building near the Convention Center offering wonderful exhibits of twentieth-century art, a museum store and the vibrant Caffé Musco. One of San Francisco's foremost attractions. Alcatraz Island Former prison island offering a museum and guided history tours. The excursions take about three hours. The Golden Gate Bridge A walk across the Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day offers one of the most spectacular views of San Francisco and the bay. Chinatown
One of the four largest Chinese communities outside China; Authentic Cantonese cooking, markets selling everything from rugs to rice and the most colourful array of Eastern Asian clothing imaginable. Early morning visits offer a truly pleasurable glimpse at a real working community. The Exploratorium A hands-on science museum at The Palace of Fine Arts. Constantly updated and improved, this multi-interest attraction offers visitors of all ages a journey through the world's most innovative creations. California Academy Of Science Three of San Francisco's premier attractions gather under one roof. The Steinhart Aquarium takes visitors to the depths of the ocean with a spectacular display of enormous tanks, filled with a colorful array of beautiful sea life. The Morrison Planetarium offers a delightfully relaxing experience taking visitors beyond the stars with the latest in astronomical technology. The National History Museum has a large number of artefacts, pictures and natural exhibits. M. H. De Young Museum 22 galleries displaying various schools of largely American art. Paintings, sculpture, tapestry and handmade models are all included. Authentic Japanese tea garden nearby. Open daily. |