The best unique sights and experiences that San Francisco has to offer.

By plane, train or car, all you need to know about getting to San Francisco.

Out of 1,000's of possible choices here are our top ones for tourists.

Don't skip this section - it is filled with important tips for a smooth trip.

San Francisco can be a kid-friendly place if you know where to go .

This section is a guide for making sense of SF's entertainment options.

Hotel rooms are not cheap. Here is how to be sure you don't overpay.

Here is a guide to SF's main boutique shopping and dinning districts .

Once in the city, you will need to get around. Here is how.

 

Many of San Francisco's museums have free admission to their galleries one day a month. However, as good as that is, it can come at the cost of long lines and crowded exhibits. The above photo taken on a free day at the California Academy of Sciences shows only about a fifth of the line.

 

Below is a list of the institutions that offer free days. Their usual adult admission price is given so you can judge the savings.

 

There are two popular discount admission passes in San Francisco, CityPASS and Go Cards. The logos below indicate whether or not the institution participates with either program. No point in wasting a free day on a museum for which you already have a paid pass.