Cross the golden gate bridge by walking or cycling. Take picture at one of the vista points near the bridge

Drive or walk on Lombard St.

Visit Fisherman's Wharf at SF. Eat fresh seafood or enjoy Mechanic Museum next to it.

Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry.

Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.

The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans.

Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.

Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife.

This is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the U.S. Beyond iconic Dragon’s Gate, a bustling maze of streets and alleys brims with dim sum joints

This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.

Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails.

Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.

Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge.

Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small beach city on California's Monterey Peninsula. It's known for the museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission, and the fairytale cottages and galleries of its village-like center. The Scenic Bluff Path runs from surf spot Carmel Beach to bird-rich Carmel River State Beach, with a scuba entry point. South lie the sea animals and whaling museum of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.

Big Sur is a rugged stretch of California’s central coast between Carmel and San Simeon. Bordered to the east by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the west by the Pacific Ocean, it’s traversed by narrow, 2-lane State Route 1, known for winding turns, seaside cliffs and views of the often-misty coastline. The sparsely populated region has numerous state parks for hiking, camping and beachcombing.

Santana Row is an upscale residential and commercial district of West San Jose in San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley. Santana Row is one Silicon Valley's most affluent shopping districts.

Stanford University is a private research university in Stanford, California. Stanford is known for its academic strength, wealth, proximity to Silicon Valley, and ranking as one of the world's top universities.

Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf.

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