- The list below includes 636 free or cheap things to do in or near San Francisco, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Neighborhoods, Parks, Art Gallery and Walking Tours.
- From Lands End to Golden Gate Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Francisco and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Berkeley, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco.
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Six bottles of wine are delivered to your doorstep, and a professional wine advisor walks you and up to 15 guests through a wine tasting
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San Francisco Bay Bridge is best seen by boat. They have spectacular light displays on the bridge at night.
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Peruse historic Alamo Square, a neighborhood known for its Victorian inspired architecture - namely “the Painted Ladies” or rowhouses. Offering breathtaking views of downtown San Francisco, it is also home to a local park.
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The Castro
Castro and Market Sts. is the heart of the Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Free-spirited, the Castro neighborhood is known for its lively bars and active nightlife. During the day, tourists can take a relaxing walk and visit the local shops, restaurants and coffee shops in the community.
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Located close to the Golden State Park, Ocean Beach is a beautiful spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Although it is not suitable for swimming, it is a great place to hike, bike or fly a kite.
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The Fisherman's Wharf is a district of San Francisco that sits directly on the Bay, directly across from Alcatraz Island. The Wharf features dozens of snack vendors, seafood merchants, souvenir shops and chartered watercraft.
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If you want a panoramic view of the local area, then a visit to Bernal Heights is definitely worthwhile. From here you can see the likes of San Francisco, Oakland and Mount Diablo.
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Aquatic Park, located just past Fisherman's Wharf, is a great place for swimming and sightseeing with the Golden Gate Bridge on one side and Alcatraz on the other. The water here is slightly colder than usual. Cold / Hot showers and sauna are also available.
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Mission Dolores Park is one of San Francisco's more popular parks owing to its close proximity to many good restaurants nearby. It is a great place for a day long picnic, sun basking or a walk. The park is well-maintained and offers beautiful views of the city.
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Within close proximity of many other popular San Francisco neighborhoods including Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach is a busy community and home to numerous shops, restaurants and bars. It is a great place to walk and take in the city sites.
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In Nob Hill you will find Grace Cathedral and movie locations like the Rock and Vertigo. Financial District and architectural icons of Julia Morgan, Willis Polkand and George Kellham.