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Top 20 things to see and do in San Francisco

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With so much to see in San Francisco, where do you start? Here are the top 20 destinations among visitors to San Francisco, according to statistics collected by visitors to San Francisco and Convention Bureau.

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Browse through to decide what issues interest you most.

Fisherman's Wharf
Shops, stores and a plethora of seafood restaurants line the large dock where you still see vestiges of the old fishing crafts used by Italian immigrants who brought the Wharf to life after the gold rush .

Chinatown
Home to the largest urban population of Chinese people outside China, Chinatown is so authentic, you'll forget you're in San Francisco.

Golden Gate Bridge
You've seen it in movies, television, books and postcards - now go ahead and take a ride on it! And do not forget your camera.

Union Square
The best shopping is here with heavyweights such as Macy's, Tiffany's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Side streets hide some interesting surprises as well.

Cable car ride
Can we really say you've been to San Francisco without a ride on a cable car rattling? And nobody thought they were working in 1873 ...

Dungeness Crab

Golden Gate Park
A beautiful oasis in the middle of a bustling city, you will find museums, gardens, a lake - even a herd of buffalo.

Alcatraz
A visit to this foreboding island and you'll know why escape was so appealing! Notorious criminals did time here: Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly, to name a few.

Museums / Galleries
Some of the finest museums and galleries in the world resides in San Francisco, from SFMOMA to the Asian Art Museum, the DeYoung a‚¬ "all offer an amazing diversity of artistic expression.

Union Street
In the midst of chic boutiques and restaurants, enjoy the Victorian painted in bright colors and secret courtyards. As much fun during the night because it is in the day.

Broadway / North Beach
Settled by Italian immigrants, the area offers excellent Italian cuisine and charming, old world cafes Âc s. The effects of subsequent immigrants makes this neighborhood a fascinating mix of history and cooking. And talk about nightlife!

Fishermans fleet - Wharf

Yerba Buena Center / Convention Center Moscone Convention Center
In this area south of Market Street headquarters meeting the Premier of the city and exhibition, the Museum of Modern Art, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the newest addition, the Jewish Museum.

Haight Ashbury District
Nerve center of 1968's "Summer of Love", the neighborhood is more commercial than they once did, but still worth up to its history and exceptional architecture.

Mission District
So named because of the presence of the Mission Dolores "(the oldest mission in the state), the area is largely Hispanic population and its sensation. Truly authentic Mexican cuisine can be found here, especially at 16th and Valencia.

Japan Center
Since 1968, this tranquil 5-acre complex has presented the best of Japanese life: a spa, shops, furniture, and of course, excellent restaurants. Two public parking lots are available.

South of Market
With the proliferation of Internet companies in the Bay Area, South of Market (SOMA) is now considered one of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city. Check out the California Historical Society, the Jewish Museum and the Ansel Adams photography center, too.

Mission Dolores

Castro Street
Much of the gay and lesbian community lives and works in this area. Enjoy a fascinating assortment of shops, restaurants, pubs and a spectacular Grand Palace old movie.

Live theater
The theater district (not far from Union Square) offers a wide range of live performances, both musical and.