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Attractions Nearby San Francisco (San Francisco, CA, USA)



San Francisco is full of many fantastic attractions, but within a short journey from the city there are countless other superb places well worth a visit.

Whether you are looking for historical attractions in San Francisco, beautifully landscaped gardens or parks, you can be sure that you won't have to travel far. Here are some of the top attractions nearby San Francisco.




Attractions Nearby San Francisco: Muir Woods - off Highway 101, San Francisco, California, USA
Situated 12 miles / 19 km north of San Francisco city, you will find Muir Woods, filled with towering and simply awesome redwood trees. Muir Woods is the 550-acre remnant of the vast forests of redwood trees that once covered this entire area. In 1908, President Roosevelt made Muir Woods a national monument and named it after the Sierra Club founder, John Muirs.
Attraction open: daily - 08:00 to sunset

Attractions Nearby San Francisco: Winchester Mystery House - 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, 95128, California, USA
Tel: +1 408 247 2101
The completely unique Winchester Mystery House can easily be summed up in just one word - strange. Sarah Winchester, the wealthy owner, believed that the house was full of spirits that were haunting her and so converted the interior and added many bizarre features to confuse the spirits. These features include a stairway that leads right up to the ceiling, doors that open onto walls, corridors that don't actually lead anywhere and a door on the second floor that actually opens into thin air. The Winchester Mystery House is situated in San Jose and is a popular attraction nearby San Francisco. Guided tours of the house are available.
Attraction admission: charge

Attractions Nearby San Francisco: Raging Waters - 2333 South White Road, San Jose, 95148, California, USA
Tel: +1 408 238 9900
Situated close to San Francisco, Raging Waters is a popular attraction in San Jose and includes many exciting water slides, swimming pools, water cannons, waterfalls and picnic areas. There are also quieter pools for younger children to use.
Attraction open: Saturday and Sunday - 10:30 to 18:30

Attractions Nearby San Francisco: Waterworld USA - 1950 Waterworld Parkway, Concord, 94520, California, USA
Tel: +1 925 609 1364
Waterworld USA is situated in the East Bay and is close to San Francisco. This tourist attraction provides an enormous variety of water activities, such as high-speed water slides, tube slides, a raft ride slide, a wave pool and a large swimming pool. There are also picnic facilities and parking is available.
Attraction open: Monday to Friday - 10:30 to 18:00, Saturday to Sunday 10:30 to 20:00

Attractions Nearby San Francisco: Lake Merritt - Corner of Bellevue and Grand Avenues, Oakland, 94610, California, USA
Tel: +1 510 835 1306
Lake Merritt is situated in Oakland, close to San Francisco and is a popular attraction in this area. The vast lake provides many recreational activities, such as boating, sailing, canoeing, as well as trails for walking, jogging and cycling. Lake Merritt is also an important natural habitat and is full of wildlife.
Attraction open: daily - until sunset

Attractions Nearby San Francisco: Jack London Square - 30 Jack London Square, 94607, Oakland, California, USA
Tel: +1 510 627 1670
Jack London Square is the top attraction in Oakland, near San Francisco and is full of entertainment options. Jack London Square houses numerous shops, restaurants, a cinema, a weekly farmer's market (held every Sunday) and there are also some spectacular views. There is a long boardwalk at the port and this is the perfect place to stroll on a hot, summer's evening. Guided tours of this top attraction are also available.

Attractions Nearby San Francisco: Angel Island State Park - Taylor Street, San Francisco, 94133, California, USA
Tel: +1 415 435 3522
Angel Island State Park is a vast 740-acre island that is full of history. With exceptional trails for walking, jogging and cycling, this park also has an area for camping. Angel Island is situated close to San Francisco and guided tours are available, explaining the historic past of this scenic attraction.
Attraction open: daily - 08:00 to sunset

Attractions Nearby San Francisco: Robert Crown Memorial Beach - Corner of Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, 94501, California, USA
Tel: +1 510 562 7275
Located close to San Francisco, Robert Crown Memorial Beach is a long, attractive stretch of beach in Alameda. With good facilities, including tennis courts, grassy fields, baseball pitches, windsurfing in the summer months, a children's play area and picnic area, Robert Crown Memorial Beach provides a pleasant spot to spend a day.

 
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