What to do in San Francisco, CA

Activities, attractions and tours
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San Francisco Tourist Attractions & Activities

You’re excited to set sail in a new direction. Always up for an enlightening experience and inventive ways to get inspired, you’re prepared to check out a new locale from top to bottom. Coming up: San Francisco! It’s not challenging to fill your days, because Expedia Australia can hook you up with tons of things to do. Book your activities today, and all you'll have left to do is pack your suitcase and prepare to have fun.

  • The activities in San Francisco are not only topnotch, but they won’t cost an arm and a leg. We have 540 things to do here, and you can get them starting at just AU$7. Get your favourite tours on Expedia Australia for significant savings, and you'll still have money for a fancy hotel or decadent dinner while you’re in town.
  • San Francisco is popular among adventurers like yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for their next trip to San Francisco to learn about local history and culture and participate in the best activities. The most booked things to do can get the attention of even experienced travellers, and one look at our list explains why. Our collection includes a wide range of historically themed tours and excitement. From Shared Shuttle: Roundtrip LEGOLAND® Transfer to unique ways to explore the best this area has to offer like a Tijuana Up & Down City Tour with Shopping Experience, there is a huge selection of opportunities at your disposal when you search through the inventory of activities here at Expedia Australia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organise your holiday. It takes some planning to best get the feel for San Francisco, especially when you intend to schedule in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we realise you don't plan to sleep all day—you're excited to get out and take it all in. You're anxious to sign up for the most essential activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is an adventure all its own. Book professional city tours on Expedia Australia, and you’ll never get lost.


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Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a marina and a city

Fisherman's Wharf

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

Fisherman's Wharf
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Downtown San Francisco

3/5(34 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown San Francisco
Union Square featuring a skyscraper and a city

Union Square

4/5(249 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.

Union Square
North Beach which includes skyline and a city

North Beach

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

North Beach
Western Addition which includes a coastal town, a house and heritage architecture

Western Addition

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Western Addition
Marina District which includes heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Marina District

4/5(76 area reviews)

The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by Presidio of San Francisco or San Francisco Bay while you're exploring the area.

Marina District

Day trip destinations from San Francisco