This feature of the San Francisco skyline commemorates local resident, Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who left $125,000 to beautify the city. Visitors can enjoy 1930s-era murals, 360-degree views from the top, as well as the lively neighborhood around Telegraph Hill on which it stands.

Named for the Golden Gate Strait where the Pacific Ocean meets the San Francisco Bay, a visit to this icon is a must. 

You might get sun, wind or fog—or all three at once—any of which make for an authentic SF experience.

A prison-turned-national park is an unlikely story, but “The Rock” has become the subject of movies and popular imagination. 

The island, and the scenic cruise to get there, provide truly unique views of the Bay and a slice of local history.