# What are some fun things to do on weekends in San Francisco?

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Author: Greg Kamradt

Published: 2013-05-21

I keep an on-going list on my phone of things I make sure to show people when they come to SF for the first time. Maybe a few can help out (in no particular order)

1. **Haight-Ashbury** - Step inside Amoeba record store then go check out the ridiculously expensive clothing stores 

2. **Golden Gate Bridge** - Obvious one but make sure you check it out from all views, the north, down from the beach, walk across it, from a boat.

3. **Exploratorium** - Some really cool architecture and exhibits going on 

4. **Lumbard Street** - Worth a cool picture 

5. **Ikes and Delores Park** - This one is clutch. Ikes has great sandwiches and Delores Park is right around the corner. Get a sandwich, walk a couple blocks to the park, and hang out with everyone. 

6. **Union Square** - Fun place to walk around. A lot of events go on throughout the year. You’ll get a lot of shopping in while you’re here. 

7. **Cheesecake Factory at Union Square** - If you need a place to eat check out the Cheesecake Factory up at the top of Macy’s. Make sure you request to sit out side (bring a jacket). If you don’t want to eat at least go and check it out. Local tip: Go early and get your name down for a table and then take the escalators down one floor and lounge on the furnature after a long day in the city. 

8. **Coit Tower** - Nice view of the city and some history to go along with it 

9. **Seals at Pier 39** - Standard Touristy function 

10. **Golden Gate Park**- Lots of different things to do inside but a nice stroll on a nice day will suffice for most 

11. **Att Park** - Catch a Giants game if you are in season. Go to stub hub and get the cheapest tickets you can find and then walk around. 

12. **Dome at Westfield** - Not a major thing to see but the Westfield mall is impressive with a cool dome up at the top. Sometimes they have light shows 

13. **Mount Sutro**- Lot of cool history around this place. Not a great view up at the top but with its close proximity to the Haight its not a bad detour 

14. **New Transbay Transit Center Construction** - Finally you can check out the construction going on for the new Transbay Transit Center Construction. There isn’t a lot to look at but the potential of what it will be is amazing. Check out[Transbay Center](http://transbaycenter.org/) for more information. 

Now, you could write a whole post on just the **night life** portion as well.

May 21st, 2013 4:33pm