In home daycare san francisco: Home Daycare in San Francisco CA

In-Home Daycare and Group Home Child Care in San Francisco CA

The San Francisco home daycare options below are dedicated to providing families
with quality home childcare in a safe and nurturing environment. Group home daycares are personable alternatives to large
centers with hundreds of children. Entrusting your family childcare to a San Francisco home
daycare gives children the added security of being cared for in a home environment while still giving parents the peace of mind
that comes from knowing their children are under the supervision of licensed professionals. We gathered the information for home
childcare centers in San Francisco into one place in order to help simplify your search
and make it more enjoyable. Since home daycare information can change often, please help us stay up to date by letting us know
if any of the information on our childcare providers is out of date or incorrect. We want to give you the right information
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Kids Dreams

Rivera, San Francisco, CA 94116 | (415) 542-8203

Our preschool based on Learning preschool box educational program for preschoolers,updated each month. The facility has a big play room with crawl-maze and variety of age appropriate toys, kitchen sets, nursery station, cars, blocks, puzzles, board games, etc. …

Rising Star Family Childcare

33 Seneca Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112 | (415) 984-0455

We are a licensed bilingual family childcare, we speak Chinese( Mandarin & Cantonese) and English. We believe in creating a safe environment where children can feel happy, where parents feel trust and where providers are responsible for helping children develop …

FILMUS, ALLA S.

Outer Richmond/ Sea Cliff, San Francisco, CA 94121 | (415) 602-6510

Welcome to Munchkinland!!! You saw the ultrasound, you had your baby shower, you went through labor and delivery (or underwent the adoption process), not to mention all the sleepless nights watching your miracle sleep (or not). You created the most amazing nursery …

GATUS, VENETIA

San Pablo Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127 | (415) 702-9661

Our ulitimate goal is to create a loving atmosphere and stimulating environment for your child. Our staff will ensure that your child is involved in educational activites both inside and outside throughout each day. Call us today 415-518-2493 or email daycare (at) jamajaz(dot) com for a tour!

Hill Dreamz Daycare

672 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 | (628) 999-0396

Hill Dreamz Daycare’s is a California licensed In-home Daycare for Infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. Hill Dreamz was created for Families. Hill Dreamz came from a passion, a vision and patience. Our Mission is to create an environment where families …

Huellitas Family Child Care

2265 Mission Street Apt 1 , San Francisco , CA 94110 | (415) 254-4178

Spanish immersion. Small in-home based daycare in the heart of the Mission District. Age-appropriate learning is supported through free play and exploration. Daily activities include stories, singing, gross and fine motor skills development, And take frequent outings . ..

Ircebabies World

500 Cayuga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112 | (415) 712-4271

Bilingual Childcare-program focused on helping children build confidence and strong language skills and social relations.Developmentaly appropriate curriculum with art and play based.Lovely and secure environment designed to be explored by all children. Our Activities …

LIN, XUE YAN AND YU, PEI PING

178 Meadowbrook Drive, San Francisco, CA 94132 | (415) 670-0996

New Journey Mandarin Immersion Preschool and Childcare is a high quality 100% Chinese (Mandarin) Immersion program for children age 15 months to 5 years old. We are a home based preschool program that provides a safe, fun, loving, educational, and stimulating environment …

Starry Family Day Care

On Powell Street ( Between Green St & Union St ), San Francisco, CA 94133 | (415) 770-4482

Welcome! This is a bilingual Chinese and English family day care. Children will be guided and encouraged to learn and develop their young minds through playing safely and educational activities. This includes reading, music, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and field …

SULLIVAN, PATRICIA

Crestlake Drive, San Francisco, CA 94132 | (415) 661-6124

Baby Steps Nature School is an outdoor/natural science focused program. We use our observations of and experiences in the natural world to help develop our sense of stewardship, self regulation, joy, gross and fine motor skills and most importantly the value of …

Azucena Family Daycare

3219 23rd St #7 Between Capp And S. Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94110 | (415) 573-4233

Bilingual in-home preschool providing play-based educational experiences in English and Spanish. Daily activities are project and art based curriculum which includes field trip to nearby parks and libraries, physical activity, pre-writing skills, reading, music and circle time.

Childcare 94133

1352 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 | (415) 756-6565

Hello! Welcome to our family daycare in North Beach Neighborhood. We care for children 3 months old and older. Please check our website and email us for more information and tours. Kindly – Fabiana (415) 756-6565

JENKINS, CAROL

Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117 | (415) 554-0559

I have a licensed home daycare near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

LANE, AIDA A.

984 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | (415) 285-2845

LANE, AIDA A. is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2-5yrs old. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

LARREYNAGA, MAGDALENA

Newhall Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 | (415) 829-2294

Larreynaga Family Day Care On Newhall and Palou Open 6AM to midnight Children from 1 month to 8 years for 10$ per hour In front of 23, 24, and 44 MUNI bus stops

Little Munchkins

391 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | (415) 723-0402

Little Munchkins is a fully licensed, child-based family home daycare offering continuous care for children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years old. Our mission is to bring the structure and standards of large, center-based care to the home environment. We …

Suan An Childcare

1655 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133 | (415) 710-6011

We are a licensed childcare provider with over 10 years of experience. We offer monthly childcare service and hourly childcare service. We accept drop-in for baby sitting needs. We are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have experience with kids from infant …

babykingdom

Folsom St, 5&6, San Francisco, CA 94107 | (415) 601-9543

Daycare is a small home daycare located in near Powell Bart Station, Folsom 5 & 6 Soma Distract. • Contact us for Toddler (14mo-5 years old) • Healthy breakfast, lunch and snack provided. • Background checked. Insurance. • Bilingual Cantonese, CPR & …

patty pei huang

1050 Girard Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 | (628) 800-3206

Little stars daycare is a licensed bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco! We strive to come together as a community when times are tough and we know times are tough right now. We are offering $950 a month childcare for you and your child during these tough …

Sheleen Family Childcare

150 Berry St, San Francisco, CA 94107 | (415) 215-1491

Sheleen Family Childcare is a licensed and bilingual, home family Daycare located in Mission Bay of San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 4 years old children. We provide a nutritious breakfast, lunch  and morning/afternoon snack …

SMITH, SHIREL

445 Sawyer St, San Francisco, CA 94134 | (415) 846-8488

EST. in 1973 Smith Family Day Care is your child’s home away from home. We are a true Family Day Care where children are treated as if they are part of our family. This is a safe, and clean environment, serving healthy meals and snacks. We also have a very …

LOW, MARIA S. Y.

20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 | (415) 745-1788

LOW, MARIA S. Y. is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

MANCASOLA-NORRIS, PIPER ANNE

Teresita Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94127 | (415) 608-2783

MANCASOLA-NORRIS, PIPER ANNE is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

MENDOZA, ELSA & MENDOZA, JORGE

Potrero Avenue #2, San Francisco, CA 94110 | (415) 282-3793

MENDOZA, ELSA & MENDOZA, JORGE is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

SANCHEZ, MIRNA D.

Utah Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 | (415) 641-8426

SANCHEZ, MIRNA D. is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

SILVA, ANA PAULA

San Francisco, CA 94112 | (415) 912-0300

SILVA, ANA PAULA is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

STOKES, MARGIE PINNACE – MARG’S CHILD CARE

Grafton, San Francisco, CA 94112 | (415) 585-5962

STOKES, MARGIE PINNACE – MARG’S CHILD CARE is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

ABAZYAN, VERGINE & POGHOSYAN, YELENA

27th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 | (415) 531-2461

ABAZYAN, VERGINE & POGHOSYAN, YELENA is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

ABRUZZO, HOPE

– 41st Ave. , San Francisco, CA 94122 | (415) 664-9646

ABRUZZO, HOPE is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

ACEVES, ROSAURA

San Francisco, CA 94112 | (415) 424-6628

ACEVES, ROSAURA is a FAMILY DAY CARE HOME in SAN FRANCISCO CA, with a maximum capacity of 14 children. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

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Best Infant Daycare & Child Care in San Francisco, CA

The following San Francisco, CA daycares have immediate availability for infants. Even if a locations does not have current openings for your infant, you can schedule a tour to join the waiting list. Capacity changes on a daily basis and we’ll let you know when a space becomes available!

8 Infant Daycares in San Francisco, CA

Mis Pequeños Angelitos Daycare

Daycare in
San Francisco, CA

(415) 634-1898

Welcome to Mis Pequeños Angelitos Daycare! We offer children a caring and warm environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our g… Read More

$489 – $567 / wk

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8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Little Tigers Daycare

Daycare in
San Francisco, CA

(341) 895-5636

Hi! We’re Little Tigers Daycare and we’re a home daycare providing childcare to families. Our goal is to ensure children reach their develop… Read More

$422 / wk

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7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tiny Dreamer San Francisco Daycare

Daycare in
San Francisco, CA

(510) 588-1733

Tiny Dreamer San Francisco Daycare is a safe and warm environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teac… Read More

$392 / wk

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8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Leaping Learners Preschool

Daycare in
San Francisco, CA

(341) 444-2753

My program is based on the philosophy that children learn through play. We believe children have an innate sense of curiosity that drives th… Read More

$675 – $875 / wk

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8:00 am – 5:30 pm

5.0

2 reviews

Angels’s Family Home Daycare WeeCare

Daycare in
San Francisco, CA

(650) 547-1104

Welcome to Angels’s Family Home Daycare! We offer childcare for families looking to provide their child with a loving and safe environment t. .. Read More

$399 – $502 / wk

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7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Chiquitos Preschool WeeCare

Daycare in
Daly city, CA

(818) 658-2484

Welcome to Chiquitos Preschool! We offer childcare for families looking to provide their child with a loving and safe environment that’s jus… Read More

$472 – $500 / wk

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8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Oyunaa’s daycare

Daycare in
San Francisco, CA

(341) 444-2939

Orina’s Daycare is a caring and loving environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children s… Read More

$500 – $550 / wk

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7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Little Ducklins WeeCare

Daycare in
San Francisco, CA

(650) 870-2769

Hi! We’re Little Ducklins and we’re a home daycare providing childcare to families. Our goal is to ensure children reach their developmental… Read More

$472 – $500 / wk

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7:00 am – 6:00 pm

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General Resources

CONCERN Employee Assistance Program
If you contact USF’s Employee Assistance Program and let them know you are looking for childcare, they will connect you with a childcare consultant who can help identify care providers that match with your criteria. Contact them also to let them know you are expecting or have a new addition for a fun New Baby kit!

Children’s Council of San Francisco
This organization provides childcare referrals and workshops to help parents navigate the process of finding care. They have a comprehensive website with an online child care finder and also provide information on afterschool programs and summer camps.

California Child Care Resource and Referral Network
For those of you seeking care outside of San Francisco County, this site can help you locate the childcare resource and referral agency for your county.

Nurturelist
Nurturelist is a free website that lists daycares and preschools. You can search by proximity to a particular address and other criteria. You can also create an account and save notes about various options. The site owner is supposedly not maintaining the site anymore, but it has some great listings!

Winnie
This newly launched site lists daycares and preschools in San Francisco as well as some information on parks and playgrounds, activities for kids, and family restaurants.

Recommended Daycares

Eucalyptus Montessori
Tami Trostel
1579 41st Avenue (between Kirkham and Lawton)
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 213-5616
1 full time teacher, 2 part time teachers
18 months to 6 years old, full time and part time
Tax ID for Childcare re-imbursement Accounts: Yes
Nutritious meals provided for children
Potty training provided
http://www.eucalyptusmontessori.com/ (Website includes reviews, cost, and calendar)

USF Employees who have/had children attend:

• Aimee Holland

Yu Mei Family Child Care
Mei Chung
1368 20th Avenue (between Irving and Judah)
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-1057
Rates are affordable and comparable (approx. $1200 a month)
8 a.m.–6 p.m. (as I noticed their hour is pretty flexible) And they only close for holidays throughout the year.
Age: I have heard they take up to as early as 3 months. I started Athena at 12 months
No webcams or pictures sent but excellent care given
Tax ID for Childcare re-imbursement Accounts: Yes
Home-based day care. Ladies (Mei Chung the owner has 30+ years of day care experience) are very loving and caring there and my daughter has been there for 4 months since she was one and she is loving it. She becomes more and more well behaved and happy everyday and starts singing, talking and reading in her baby languages.
Nutritious meals provided for children who are eating solids. Fresh home made food to the kids every day. They also provide milk to the kids. I drop off Athena at 8 a.m. in the morning and pick up around 5:30 p.m. as soon as she gets in they will feed her breakfast and she was fed around 4:30 so we don’t need to feed her too much in the evening.
Cantonese speaking environment. Need not speak Cantonese to apply.
Potty training provided

USF Employees who have/had children attend:

• Mei Kwan

Les Petits Canards
Fabienne Saurel-Cameron
2521 McAllister Street (between Parker and Stanyan)
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 379-8624
12 pre-schoolers, 1 teacher with 2 part time teachers
Cost Per Month: $1650 for Full-time, 8 a. m.–5:30
Tax ID for Childcare re-imbursement Accounts: Yes
French immersion environment. Need not speak French to apply.
Potty training provided (!!)
Yelp Review

USF Employees who have/had children attend:

• Charlene Lobo Soriano

Tia’s House Childcare
Carolina Anaya
2712 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 504-4690

USF Employees who have/had children attend:

• Marie Melvin

Ana Azucena Family Day Care
3219 23rd Street (at South Van Ness)
San Francisco, CA 94110
[email protected]
(415) 573-4233
4-6 children, 2 full-time care givers

USF Employees who have/had children attend:

• Julia Dowd

Angela’s Infant Child Care Center
777 7th Ave (Between Cabrillo and Balboa)
San Francisco, CA 94118
Tel. +1 415.386.0184
Website: www.angelaschildrencenter.com

Cost Per Week: $280 for full time 7:30-5:30
Tax ID for Childcare reimbursement Accounts: Yes
Special Needs Kids: Yes
Age: I have heard they take up to as early as 2 months. I started marco at 6 months
Meal Program: Free meals for children in the 2-3 year old group
Best Way To Get In: Have other USF people refer and you call every 2 weeks
Waiting List: Yes
Yelp Recommendations

USF Employees who have/had children attend:

• Micheal Frayley (ITS)
• Ivy Efendioglu (B&F)
• Steve Gallagher (ITS)
• Kouslaa (A&S Politics)
• Patrice Auyong (HR)

Growing Tree Childcare
Maggie Poon, Director
1028 Balboa Street (between 11th and 12th Avenues)
(415) 668-2918

Hours of operation 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (can send for 9 hours / day)
Up to 12 children, 3 full-time caregivers
Rates are affordable and comparable (approx. $2100-2200 / month)
Mandarin Immersion
Large, 1800 sf indoor play area on second level
Areas are segregated into infant, one year old, and toddlers
Nutritious meals provided for children who are eating solids (1 year +)
1500 sf backyard for outdoor play
Potty training provided
No webcams or pictures sent but excellent care given
Clean and colorful atmosphere with lots of room and toys for kids to explore

USF Employees who have/had children attend:

• Melissa Delaney
• Amy Fogliani
• Marie O’Connor
• Beth Teague
• Daisy Hung
• Teal Conroy
• Renee Power
• Julie Orio
• Julia Terhaar
• Kimberly Knowles (CASA)

Hope’s Family Daycare
Hope Abruzzo (415) 664-9646
1447 41st Ave. (between Judah and Kirkham)
Small daycare in Hope’s home. Hope is awesome.
Hot homemade meals provided as well as snacks.

USF Employees who have/had children attend:

• Carol Spector

Coronavirus breaks records again

09 January 2022
01:51

Ludmila Klyzhenko

In Cyprus, a new strain of coronavirus was discovered, which is a hybrid of “delta” and “omicron”. Meanwhile, the United States is breaking records in the number of cases: every day – more than half a million. A new record in Australia.

Doctors have identified a new variant of coronavirus in Cyprus – a hybrid of strains “delta” and “omicron”. The new version was called “deltacron”. Of the 25 people who were diagnosed with it, 11 were hospitalized, the researchers said. Doctors believe that the new mutation will not cause serious problems, but clinical studies will continue.

In the US, one in five either had the coronavirus or is suffering from it right now. This is from the Johns Hopkins Institute. In a week, the States break records in the number of cases: every day – more than half a million. The situation is worst in New York: the healthcare system is on the verge of collapse, intensive care units are full.

Many people get infected in clinics, and doctors urge people to get treated at home if possible. “If you are an adult with mild symptoms, you can manage a runny nose on your own. A cough, a slight sore throat is not a reason to go to the hospital. All home treatment protocols are in place. Please do not increase the burden on doctors,” the state governor asks New York Kathy Hokul.

In addition, in the United States, the hospitalization rate for children under the age of five has nearly doubled in the past week. Kindergartens and schools are being closed en masse, and there is an acute shortage of teachers in some cities. So, in San Francisco, out of 3,600 teachers, 600 are sick with coronavirus and cannot work.

A new record for infections in Australia – more than 116 thousand cases per day. A sharp increase in the incidence began after the appearance of the Omicron strain. Many called for the cancellation of one of the main tennis tournaments in the world – the Australian Open, but they still decided to hold it. At the same time, due to the lack of vaccination, the visas of several athletes were canceled, including the first racket of the world, Novak Djokovic. Instead of a certificate, he provided a medical certificate stating that he had been ill with covid in December, but many doubt the honesty of the Serb. On the dates indicated by the lawyers, when the tennis player already knew about his illness, he participated in events, including in his charitable foundation. At the same time, he was everywhere without a mask, with great pleasure he was photographed with fans and signed autographs.

It turns out that either he deliberately infected people with the coronavirus, or there was no illness. The Serb himself is now in an immigration detention center in Melbourne. He considers his exclusion from the tournament unfair and appealed against the decision of the border services in court. The final decision will be made on January 10. Dozens of Djokovic fans besieged the detention center, demanding the release of the tennis player. Victoria Health Minister Martin Foley said: “How people get into our country is a matter for the federal government. We have to follow the rules. I can only hope that Australia puts on another great tournament and it’s not overshadowed by anything.”

In the capital of India, New Delhi, to combat the spread of “omicron” introduced a lockdown on weekends. People were not allowed to leave their homes except in emergencies. The usually crowded downtown streets are now empty. Starting next week, another rule will come into effect – a mandatory seven-day quarantine for all those entering the country.

In Japan, for the first time since September, more than 8 thousand cases of coronavirus. The situation is most serious in the provinces of Okinawa and Yamaguchi, where the rapid spread of covid began with American military bases. It turned out that the US military, despite strict regulations, did not undergo PCR testing before arriving in Japan and brought the virus.

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37 best sights of San Francisco – description and photo

San Francisco is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist cities in the USA. Nestled in the hills along the Pacific coast, this dynamic metropolis is the cultural, commercial and financial heart of Northern California. Among US cities, San Francisco ranks 13th in terms of population and 2nd in terms of population density. The rich history of the city is inextricably linked to the period of the gold rush that began in California in 1848.

Why does this city attract thousands of tourists? Popular San Francisco attractions include historic sites, city and natural parks, a variety of museums, modern and historic architecture, beautiful beaches and recreational areas, as well as shopping districts, markets, and more. Where to go and what to see in San Francisco? You will find answers to these questions by reading the list of the most interesting and popular places in the city.

Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge. | Photo: Justin Schuck / Flickr.

The main symbol of San Francisco is the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, which connects the northern edge of the San Francisco Peninsula with the southern part of Marin County. It is often called one of the wonders of the world of modern times. At the time of its opening in 1937, it was considered the longest suspension bridge in the world of all previously created.

The Golden Gate Bridge is a steel suspension structure with six lanes of vehicular traffic, which averages about one million passengers per year.

Prior to the construction of the bridge, residents used the services of the Golden State Ferry Company, the Golden Gate ferry company, which by the 1920s was considered the largest ferry company in terms of the number of crossings made. The Golden Gate Bridge is the most photographed landmark in San Francisco. It looks amazing both during the day – against the backdrop of the bay and the blue sky with floating white clouds, and in the evening – in the light of many searchlights.

Address: Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, USA.

Fisherman’s Wharf

Fisherman’s Wharf.

The most popular tourist spot on the San Francisco waterfront is the busy waterfront Fisherman’s Wharf. It is known for its abundance of attractions, shops and wonderful restaurants.

Street stalls sell fresh crabs, while seafood restaurants offer gourmet dishes made from the freshest fish caught. Fisherman’s Wharf is a great starting point for further exploration of the city. There are plenty of transportation options: a gyro scooter, a walk, a boat and much more.

Address: Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, California, USA.

Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park. | Photo: Karlis Dambrāns / Flickr.

This picturesque park is visited annually by about 13 million locals and visitors. It attracts so many visitors for a reason – on a vast territory of 411.5 hectares you will find several wonderful lakes, picturesque gardens, museums and monuments, as well as playgrounds, walking and cycling paths.

Throughout the year, the Golden Gate Park hosts many interesting events and exciting activities. The beautiful gardens of the park are often the venue for weddings and other significant celebrations, and photographers like to use picturesque landscapes as a backdrop for shots.

Address: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California, USA.

Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island. | Photo: xiquinhosilva / Flickr.

Approx.
2.5 km from the city’s coastline is the famous Alcatraz Island.
A fort was originally built on this tiny island in San Francisco Bay,
which later began to be used as a military prison, and in the period from 1933 to 1963
year Alcatraz served as a federal prison, where especially dangerous people were transferred
criminals from other prisons.

Alcatraz differed from other prisons in that it was impossible to escape from there – the prisoners were under the strictest guard. America’s most notorious criminals served their sentences here, including Al Capone and Robert Franklin Stroud. Since 1973, the island has been open to the public and has been one of the main attractions of San Francisco ever since.

Address: Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California, USA.

Union Square

Union Square. | Photo: Benson Kua / Flickr.

Union Square
– this is the name of one of the central squares of San Francisco and the surrounding
an area famous for its shopping and entertainment centers, department stores,
numerous fashion boutiques, luxury hotels, art galleries, restaurants,
cafes and nightclubs.

Lively Junior Square is a real paradise for shoppers and theater lovers, and in the evening the area becomes the center of an active nightlife. At Christmas, Junior Square looks especially picturesque – a luxurious fir tree is set up on the square (the tallest and most magnificent in the United States, according to the townspeople), and a large skating rink is poured in front of it.

Address: Union Square, Post Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Chinatown

Chinatown. | Photo: Russell Mondy / Flickr.

Most major cities have one, but Chinatown on Grant Avenue in San Francisco is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia and the oldest in all of North America. Over its long 150-year history, it has turned into a large urban area with its own developed infrastructure.

It has its own hospitals, theaters, temples, parks, shopping arcades, souvenir and antique shops, tea houses and traditional pharmacies – this explains the huge popularity of Chinatown among tourists coming to San Francisco. During the main Chinese holidays, for example, on the New Year according to the eastern calendar or during the traditional autumn Moon Festival, you can admire the colorful mass celebrations with fireworks and carnivals that take place in Chinatown.

Address: Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA.

Lombard Street

Lombard Street. | Photo: jimsideas/Flickr.

One of the unusual sights of San Francisco is a small section of Lombard Street, located between the streets of Hyde (Hyde) and Leavenworth (Leavenworth). The one-way serpentine has 8 hairpin turns that make Lombard Street the “most crooked road in the world” (though it’s not the crooked or the steepest in San Francisco).

This highway configuration is designed to reduce the steep slope of the hill. For tourists, the serpentine, paved with red brick and bordered by picturesque lawns, is a colorful sight, and for motorists, it is a difficult section of the road where the speed should not exceed 8 km/h.

Address: Lombard Street, Lombard Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

San Francisco Cable Car System

San Francisco Cable Car System.

San Francisco is proud of its cable car system, today the world’s last cable-operated, hand-operated mass transit system. The first cable car line, which appeared in 1873, proved to be incredibly popular and profitable, which allowed additional lines to be built later.

However, in 1892, the first electric trams appeared in San Francisco, and from that moment on, the city’s cable car system began to steadily decline. At the system’s heyday, there were 23 active streetcar lines in San Francisco, of which only three remain today.

In large modern cities, the car has long become a common mode of transportation, and this explains such an increased interest of tourists in San Francisco’s cable cars. A trip around the city in an old tram car really makes an unforgettable impression!

Address: Powell/Mason Cable Car Turnaround, Taylor Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Pyramid Transamerica

Pyramid Transamerica (to the left). | Photo: Michael Beaton / Flickr.

In addition to the Golden Gate Bridge, the symbol of San Francisco is the Transamerica Pyramid. The iconic skyscraper, completed in 1972, is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District. The building is known primarily for its unusual shape.

According to the author of the project, architect William Leonard Pereira, the shape of the pyramid is ideal for skyscrapers, as it provides more air and light to the streets of the city. The 48-story Transamerica Pyramid is the city’s most recognizable skyscraper. At 260m, it is still the tallest building in San Francisco.

Address: Transamerica Pyramid, Montgomery, San Francisco, California, USA.

Alamo Square Neighborhood

Alamo Square Neighborhood. | Photo: Tony Hoffarth / Flickr.

Alamo Square is a historic neighborhood in western San Francisco. He is well known for the famous “Painted Ladies” – an architectural ensemble of six colorful Victorian houses of the 19th century, built on the same design on the east side of Steiner Street.

This row of colorful 2-3 storey mansions with numerous balconies and large verandas is also called the “postcard row” due to the fact that you can often see postcards or souvenirs with its image.

Alamo Square has a beautiful park surrounded by other attractive Victorian houses. This park, equipped with a playground and a tennis court, is a favorite place for residents of the area, tourists and dog owners. In clear weather, the famous city skyscraper, the Transamerica pyramid, as well as the tops of two bridges, the Golden Gate and the Bay Bridge, are clearly visible from the central part of the park.

Address: Alamo Square, San Francisco, California, USA.

California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences. | Photo: Ingrid Taylar / Flickr.

The California Academy of Sciences, located in the city’s famous Golden Gate Park, is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a multifaceted museum of natural history. One of the main features of this ultra-modern and sustainable building is the so-called “Green Roof” – a huge terrace of more than 10,000 square meters. m., covered with native plant species and even hills to blend in harmoniously with the natural environment.

Solar panels are installed on an unusual roof to generate the necessary electricity, and the soil layer serves as a natural heat insulator. The walls are mostly made of glass, which allows the maximum amount of natural light to pass through. In addition to the museum, inside the building there are office and scientific premises, a library, an archive, a planetarium, an aquarium, a botanical garden, an aviary, a 3D cinema and lecture hall, two restaurants and shops.

The Steinhart Aquarium is home to about 38,000 different creatures. In addition, there is a living copy of a coral reef with a depth of 7.6 m (the deepest in the world). As tall as a four-story house, the beautifully designed Osher Rainforest is home to a variety of animals, birds and amphibians. Going down the glass elevator, you can go through a transparent tunnel, looking at the fish swimming above. And in the natural science part of the Kimball Museum, among other interesting exhibits, the skeletons of a giant tyrannosaurus rex and a blue whale attract special attention.

Address: California Academy of Sciences, Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, California, USA.

Exploratorium Science Museum

Exploratorium Science Museum. | Photo: Allie_Caulfield / Flickr.

Exploratorium is one of the main attractions of San Francisco. Acquaintance with the exposition of this popular science museum will bring pleasure not only to children, but also to adults. A huge number of interesting exhibitions and exhibits (many of which are interactive) cover different areas of interest.

In a way accessible to children – through games, exciting experiments and exciting attractions – the museum tells about complex physical phenomena, awakening interest in science and new knowledge. No wonder the Exploratorium is so popular with all the kids.

Address: Exploratorium, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, USA.

National recreation area Golden Gates

National recreation area Golden Gates. | Photo: Jim Maurer / Flickr.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area (not to be confused with Golden Gate Park!) is a huge conservation area located across the Golden Gate Bridge from downtown San Francisco. The 1,554 km² Natural Park in Marin County is a biosphere reserve with many attractions.

In addition, this is just a picturesque place where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. The park has hiking trails, picnic areas, campsites, and beautiful beach areas. Some beaches offer stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. However, the park is known not only for its stunning nature. On its territory is the historic Fort Baker, which until the mid-90s served as a military outpost of the US Army. In 1973 it was included in the list of historical heritage.

Address: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California, USA.

Presidio Park

Presidio Park. | Photo: Melinda * Young / Flickr.

Large
Presidio Park is located at the northern end of the San Francisco Peninsula on
territory of the former military base. Initially, defensive
fortifications of the Spaniards, then the territory passed to the Mexicans, and only in 1948
the United States took over the area.

In 1994, the territory of the military base was turned into a wonderful national park, offering stunning panoramas of the Pacific Ocean and the famous Golden Gate Bridge. Presidio Park, part of the Golden Gate recreation area, at 1962 was given the status of a national historical monument.

Address: Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.

Bay Aquarium

Bay Aquarium. | Photo: wikimedia.

Aquarium of the Bay is located on the San Francisco waterfront at Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf. This is one of the popular attractions of the city, attracting not only adults but also children. The exhibition center introduces visitors to the underwater inhabitants of the San Francisco Bay and talks about the negative impact of human activity on its ecology. The Maritime Center, located in a two-story building, is divided into three zones.

Particularly interesting is the second hall, where a huge aquarium is equipped with a transparent 91-meter tunnel for observing the underwater world. In total, the exhibition center is home to more than 20,000 representatives of the marine fauna of the bay and adjacent oceanic zones. Here you can get a close look at predatory sharks, rays, octopuses, colorful flocks of exotic fish, etc., as well as admire the mesmerizing slow “dance” of jellyfish.

Address: Aquarium of the Bay, Beach Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Girardelli Square

Girardelli Square.

Area
Girardelli is interesting not only for its architecture, but also for its history. Once upon a time
here was a chocolate factory, the founder and owner of which was
Italian immigrant Domenico Girardelli. He was born in Italy in 1817, in
In his youth, he worked as a confectioner, and at the age of 20 he left his homeland and went to
Uruguay.

Girardelli later became involved in the trade of chocolate and coffee. Once in San Francisco, he first opened a shop selling sweets, and then founded a chocolate factory. Today, in the reconstructed old buildings on Girardelli Square, there are many prestigious shops, wonderful restaurants, luxury hotels and, of course, branded stores of the famous Girardelli chocolate company.

Address: Ghirardelli Square, North Point Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Ferry Building Market

Ferry Building Market.

The famous Farmers’ Market at the Ferry Building on Market Street is one of San Francisco’s most famous attractions. Here you can buy literally everything – from freshly caught fish to homemade cheeses.

The market has large shops and small stalls. Before becoming a market, the building served as a ferry pier for all those arriving from the East. Today, in addition to the market complex, there are several prestigious restaurants, which are staffed by some of the best chefs in San Francisco.

Address: Ferry Building, Ferry Building, San Francisco, California, USA.

Twin Peaks Hills

Twin Peaks Hills. | Photo: wikimedia.

Twin Peaks (Twin Peaks) is a world famous tourist attraction in San Francisco. These are the only undeveloped hills in the city, which the Spaniards once called Los Pechos de la Choca (Breasts of the Indian Maiden) for their shape. Each hill with a height of 282 m has its own name: the northern one is Eureka, and the southern one is Noah.

They are about 200 m apart. At the top of Eureka Hill, there is an observation deck called Christmas Tree Point, which is popular with tourists. From here, day and night, breathtaking panoramas of the city and the San Francisco Bay open up. On the way to the peaks of Twin Peaks, you can see a lot of interesting things.

The Hillsides is a natural conservation area administered by the City’s Department of Recreation and Parks. The 26-hectare natural park gives an idea of ​​what San Francisco looked like long before it became a metropolis. At the top of Twin Peaks is a nature reserve where a variety of local flora and fauna are under strict protection.

Address: Twin Peaks, 501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States.

San Francisco Museum of Contemporary Art

San Francisco Museum of Contemporary Art. | Photo: Maciek Lulko / Flickr.

When it opened in 1935, this museum was the first and only art museum on the West Coast of the United States dedicated exclusively to contemporary art. Currently, the museum’s collection includes more than 29,000 works of art, including painting, sculpture, architecture and photography.

3Among the exhibits are works by Pollock, Matisse, Warhol and many other world-famous masters. Initially, the art gallery was located in the building of the House of Veterans of the War Memorial. In 1995, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art moved into a new original building designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta.

Address: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 3rd Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Coit Tower

Coit Tower. | Photo: Eric Kilby / Flickr.

64 meters
Coit Tower was built in the area of ​​Telegraph Hill between 1932 and 1933.
She is named after Lilly Hitchcock Coit, a wealthy and eccentric woman,
who was patron of the San Francisco volunteer firefighters and sponsor
tower construction.

Coit Tower is not only a unique historical monument of the American Great Depression, but also a great observation deck from which you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city and the bay. The site is open to visitors all year round.

Address: Coit Tower, Telegraph Hill Boulevard, San Francisco, California, USA.

Palace of Fine Arts

Palace of Fine Arts. | Photo: jpellgen (@1179_jp) / Flickr.

The amazing architectural structure that houses the San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. The building was built in 1915 as a temporary art museum during the Panama Pacific Exposition.

Of the 11 “palaces” that make up the exhibition complex, only the Palace of Fine Arts has been preserved. The palace is a complex of buildings, surrounded by a picturesque park near a quiet artificial lagoon with swimming wild swans, ducks and geese.

The Greco-Roman central rotunda and the intricate colonnade attract particular attention. The Palace of Fine Arts is not only a popular tourist attraction in San Francisco, but also one of the city’s favorite vacation spots. It regularly hosts interesting art exhibitions and various cultural events.

Address: The Palace Of Fine Arts, Lyon Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Asian Art Museum

Asian Art Museum. | Photo: CTG/SF/Flickr.

Today, this museum has one of the largest and most valuable collections of Asian art among American and European museums. Its exposition features more than 18,000 works of art, and some of the unique exhibits are over 6,000 years old.

The Asian Art Museum was founded with funds donated to the city by Avery Brundage, an American millionaire, connoisseur and collector of Asian art.

He not only donated a large amount to the creation of the museum, but also donated a large number of unique exhibits from his private collection. Today, the museum presents works from all the largest Asian countries in the world. In addition, traveling thematic exhibitions are constantly held here. For example, at 19In 91, the Dalai Lama opened an exhibition in the museum dedicated to the theme of wisdom and compassion.

Address: Asian Art Museum, Larkin Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Muir Woods State Preserve

Muir Woods State Preserve. | Photo: Matthew Dillon / Flickr.

This National Wildlife Refuge is located on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County. It is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The natural park covers an area of ​​224 hectares, with 97 hectares of them are occupied by sequoias (coastal redwoods).

3 California sequoias once covered vast areas (about 810,000 hectares), but with the development of the logging industry, most of the trees have been cut down. Currently, the Muir Woods National Monument is one of the few forest areas in the area where sequoias have been preserved. You can spend the whole day in the park – there are many hiking trails of varying difficulty, as well as suitable places for picnics and dog walking.

Address: Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Woods Road, Mill Valley, California, USA.

Japanese Tea Garden

Japanese Tea Garden. | Photo: Billie Grace Ward / Flickr.

A traditional Japanese-style landscape garden is located on the territory of the Golden Gate City Park. It was created in 1894 as a temporary exhibit at the San Francisco World’s Fair. After the closing of the exhibition, it was decided to keep the wonderful Japanese garden.

Makoto Hagiwara, a gardener who emigrated from Japan to America, took care of the plants for a long time. Over time, the garden expanded, and today it covers an area of ​​​​about 2 hectares. The Japanese Tea Garden attracts a huge number of tourists who come to San Francisco.

Here you can endlessly admire the arched bridges, pagodas, picturesque alleys, stone statues, as well as sakura and other traditional Japanese plants. In addition, a fish pond and a miniature Zen garden attract attention. If you get hungry while walking through the garden, you can take a short break and enjoy traditional Japanese snacks and drinks at the tea house.

Address: Japanese Tea Garden, Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, California, USA.

Angel Island

Angel Island Dock. | Photo: Topher. / Flickr.

Angel Island, located in southeastern Marin County, is the second largest island in San Francisco Bay. About 60 people live here permanently. From San Francisco, the island can be reached by ferry, and then travel on an open sightseeing tram or Segway.

Angel Island has fantastic cafes and bars serving delicious food. Plus, it offers stunning views of the San Francisco Bay, well worth the cost of a ferry ride. The island often hosts events accompanied by live music.

Address: Angel, Tiberon, California, USA.

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach. | Photo: anthony_goto / Flickr.

Ocean
Beach is a beautiful, quiet and uncrowded beach with magnificent white sand. He
extends almost 6 km along the west coast of San Francisco. because of
frequent high waves and cold deep waters on this beach are usually few
swimmers, but many surfers.

Ocean Beach is located within the Golden Gate National Park, so you will not see high-rise buildings and numerous coastal hotels here. Instead, beautiful natural and seascapes, the Golden Gate Bridge panorama, as well as the relaxing sound of the ocean waves await you.

Address: Ocean Beach, 712 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121, United States.

Yerba Buena Gardens

Yerba Buena Gardens. | Photo: Casey Fleser / Flickr.

Gardens
Yerba Buena – this is the name of the complex, consisting of two public parks,
which are connected to each other by a footbridge. Here you will find many
hotels, shops, restaurants, cafes, as well as museums, theaters and, of course,
picturesque parks. In one of the parks behind a huge waterfall there is a Memorial
Martin Luther King.

This city block invariably attracts a large number of locals and visitors to the city. Yerba Buena Gardens is not only the heart of the cultural city center, but also a great place to relax. Free outdoor events are constantly held here. Fans of outdoor activities can go bowling and go ice skating in winter. The Yerba Buena Gardens complex is one of the best urban parks in the country.

Address: Yerba Buena Gardens, Howard Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

The Walt Disney Family Museum

The Walt Disney Family Museum. | Photo: HarshLight / Flickr.

This museum, located in San Francisco’s Presidio National Park, is a must-see for all fans of the great Walt Disney. The museum with an area of ​​more than 3,700 m² presents historical exhibits that, one way or another, helped the brilliant artist bring his creative ideas to life.

Other unique exhibits include some of the earliest drawings by the world-famous American animator, a nearly 4m tall model of Disneyland, and a collection of Disney personal items. The museum displays 248 awards received by Walt Disney during his brilliant career.

In addition, the museum is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment: numerous screens for watching classic Disney cartoons, sound equipment for listening to film music, and a cinema.

Address: The Walt Disney Family Museum, Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Museum of the Legion of Honor

Museum of the Legion of Honor. | Photo: Steve Shupe / Flickr.

California Palace of the Legion of Honor – This name refers to both the art museum and the impressive neoclassical building that houses it. The Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco was a gift to the city from Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, socialite, patroness and art connoisseur.

Thanks to her love of everything Parisian, the museum building was designed in the style of the Legion of Honor Palace in Paris. This art museum has a superb collection of European painting, sculpture and decorative arts, as well as antiquities from the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Address: Legion of Honor, 34th Avenue, San Francisco, California, USA.

Mission Dolores Park

Mission Dolores Park.

Welcome to the sunny side of San Francisco – the land of streetball, themed playgrounds, sunbathing and taco picnics! Although the green lawns of Dolores Park are often occupied by local hipsters vacationing, sports, cultural and political events are regularly held here, such as free evening movie screenings in the summer.

In addition, the park often hosts festivals and theater performances. If you climb to the southwestern part of the park, you will have a stunning view of the city center, framed by tall palm trees.

Address: Dolores Park, 19th Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral. | Photo: Curtis Fry / Flickr.

Of all the cathedrals in the city, the most famous is this majestic Cathedral of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the USA. With its Gothic architecture, it resembles Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. During the history of its existence since the gold rush (50s of the 19th century), Grace Cathedral has been rebuilt three times.

The current reinforced concrete structure at Knob Hill took 40 years to complete. Inside, the cathedral is decorated with colorful stained-glass windows depicting more than 1,100 figures – from mythical religious figures to such famous people of his era as Albert Einstein, Robert Lee Frost, John Glenn and many others.

Stunning murals depict many famous events in San Francisco’s history, such as the 1906 earthquake and the signing of the UN Charter in 1945. The attention of visitors is invariably attracted by labyrinths made of stone – one inside the cathedral, and the other – outside. They serve as a kind of guide for restless souls, who must go through the three stages of spiritual development: liberation, acceptance and return. Entrance to the cathedral is allowed to people of all faiths.

Address: Grace Cathedral, California Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Balmi Alley

Balmi Alley. | Photo: sswj / Flickr.

In the 1970s, muralists in the Mission District decided to organize a group to paint the walls of public buildings on Balmy Alley. Two things inspired them to take this step: the murals created in the 1930s by Diego Rivera, a well-known Mexican artist, muralist and prominent left-wing politician; and US interference in the domestic politics of Latin American countries.

The early works by the Las Mujeres Muralistas (Women Muralistas) group, and later the murals of the Placa project, became an example of the work of activist artists with a strong political stance. Today, the themes of the murals on buildings in the Mission District span three decades of history, from tributes to the memory of Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador and renowned human rights activist, to tributes to women artists including Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe.

Address: Balmy Alley, Balmy Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

John McLaren Park

John McLaren Park. | Photo: wikimedia.

Covering an area of ​​126 hectares, John McLaren Park is the second largest park in San Francisco and probably the most underestimated by tourists. Here you will find wonderful hiking trails with a total length of more than 7 km (including the wonderful Philosopher’s Way), which pass through picturesque forests and fields, and breathtaking views of the city open from the hillsides.

McLaren Park is much closer to wildlife than Golden Gate Park, with bird watching and sometimes even coyotes. It is an ideal place for hiking, picnics and walking with children. The park has a playground and two tennis courts, and for dog lovers there is even a dog lake.

Address: John McLaren Park, John F Shelley Drive, San Francisco, California, USA.

Varvarsky Bereg District

Varvarsky Bereg District. | Photo: Chris Chabot / Flickr.

Barbary Coast – during the Gold Rush, this was the name of the port part of San Francisco, where lawlessness, gambling, robbery, prostitution and drug trafficking flourished. Today, this urban area is not as bustling as it used to be, although its turbulent history has left its mark.

Covering Jackson Square, North Beach and Chinatown, the winding route along the coast takes you to a number of the city’s historic attractions. These are beat generation hangouts like City Lights Bookstore and Vesuvio Café; Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, on the steps of which at 1954 Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe were photographed on their secret wedding day; as well as monuments of architecture from the gold rush in the Jackson Square area.

For those looking for something “hot”, the Barbary Coast has a number of strip clubs and other adult entertainment options.

Address: Barbary Coast Dispensary, Mission Street, San Francisco, California, USA.

Chrissie Field Park

Chrissie Field Park. | Photo: Wayne Hsieh / Flickr.

Wonderful green park Crissy Field (Crissy Field) was laid out on the site of a former military airfield and US Air Force runway. Now it is an ecological recreation area with a length of about 7 km, overlooking the ocean, with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

Walking and cycling paths (bicycles are available for rent at several locations) reach Fort Point, built to defend the bay during the Civil War. On cool foggy days, stop by the Warming Hut for warm drinks, organic soups and sandwiches, and wonderful souvenirs.

Outdoor enthusiasts will certainly appreciate the House of Air trampoline center in the aircraft hangar, as well as the Planet Granite Climbing Gym. Swimming school La Petite Baleen is open for children.

Address: Crissy Field, San Francisco, California, USA.

Lands End Park

Lands End Park. | Photo: Scott D / Flickr.

When the fog clears, Land’s End Nature Park on the rocky, windswept coast of the Pacific Ocean truly looks like the end of the world. At the turn of the 20th century, this place attracted numerous tourists who came here to swim in the Sutro Baths – a public saltwater pool, and dine at the famous Cliff House restaurant with a picturesque view of the ocean.

The Cliff House Steam Rail reached the park from the city until it was damaged by a landslide in 1925. Enjoying the gourmet cuisine of the Cliff House restaurant (and free buns with your order) is still possible, but only ruins remain of the former pool and railroad tracks.

Following the popular route along the coast, you can see the hidden labyrinth at Eagle’s Point, and nearby, a mysterious winding path made of stones found in the Wieliczka salt mines in Poland.

Address: Lands End Lookout, Point Lobos Avenue, San Francisco, California, USA.

Mission Dolores Catholic Church

Mission Dolores Catholic Church. | Photo: Allie_Caulfield / Flickr.

In 1776, Spanish colonists founded a missionary settlement in the city – the Catholic complex of St. Francis of Assisi, built along El Camino Real (Royal Highway). Of the 21 missions of the complex, only the old church has survived – Mission Dolores, which survived the earthquakes of 1906 and 1989, and is now the oldest structure in San Francisco.

In the interior of the temple, almost everything has been preserved unchanged, including the beautifully decorated mahogany ceiling beams and decorative Mexican altars. On the mission grounds is a small museum and cemetery containing the remains of famous Spanish settlers, the city’s first mayor, and several thousand Indians buried in a common grave. Moviegoers will be in awe when they see the tomb where the charming actress Kim Novak stood in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Vertigo.

Address: Mission Dolores, 3321 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States.

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Scandinavian Family Home in San Francisco – Houses

Today we will take you across the ocean to visit a family of three: Bridget, her husband Raoul and daughter Milla. They moved from Munich to San Francisco two years ago and have since built a very cozy Scandinavian-style family home. We will walk through all the rooms and find out what the owners especially love in their interior.

Moving is never easy and the family faced many challenges.

When we first moved from Germany, we were amazed at how open and helpful the local people are. We stayed in an apartment rented through AirBnb, since we didn’t have our own house yet, we didn’t have a car, we didn’t know which kindergarten to send Milla to, and in general, there were so many questions at the first stage that it was difficult to solve them all at once. I went for a walk with my daughter and there, communicating with other mothers, I received more help than I could have imagined. Random people gave us good advice, which we used and which made our lives easier.

Entrance to the house

The family chose the Scandinavian style for decorating the space because it is bright, light and ideal for living with a small child and a dog. The interior is dominated by white color, natural wood and modern pieces of furniture.

Living room

The living room, as expected, has a fireplace, bookshelves, a place to read and a cozy sofa. Above the fireplace is a stylish poster reminiscent of the credits at the end of a movie. Bridget, the owner of the house, admits that she and her husband have owned most of the furniture for many years: they transported it with them to all four houses in which they happened to live.

This is a versatile, neutral furniture around which you can build any interior – it would be a fantasy!

Charlie the dog is a family pet. Bridget recalls that Milla’s second word after “mother” was “wawa” (this is the German interpretation of the word “puppy”). The dog travels with them all over the world and gets used to any new home, as long as the owners are nearby.

Kitchen and dining room

Both the kitchen and dining room maintain the Scandinavian style of the house. It’s hard to believe that this interior is located in sunny California.

My husband Raul and I both love to cook. I usually make some quick food for every day, and he cooks something unusual with complex recipes. Milla, seeing our passion for homemade food, also joins us. We have family traditions that we adhere to: for example, once every two weeks we have a pizza dinner. Raul rolls out the dough, and Milla and I cut the filling. The daughter sits at the head of the table while the pizza cooks in the oven, and Charlie, as usual, sleeps at her feet. We even have special Italian napkins like in restaurants (white with red).

The dining table in the dining room was originally made of wood. It looked very good in its original form in the last apartment of the heroes, but for this house they decided to repaint it, which they do not regret.

Most of our family gatherings take place at the dinner table: Milla draws here while I cook, Raoul sits at the laptop, and in the evenings we play board games.

Terrace

Glazed terrace is an adjoining dining room. It is here that after a hearty dinner, one of the family members can go to lie down. This is a kind of secluded corner where you can feel in harmony with nature (there is a view of the garden from the window).

Bedroom

Bridget and Raoul’s bedroom is located on the top floor of the house and has a sloping roof. There is nothing superfluous in it. The place of bedside tables is occupied by small shelves with books, and the wardrobe is stored in the built-in wardrobe opposite, which is not immediately noticeable.

Children’s room

Milla’s room is very tender and girlish. White color here is adjacent to pale pink and purple. In addition to the bed, there is a kind of seat that replaces the sofa. Her Bridget and Raul were made from white-painted pallets.

Studio

The basement studio is basically Bridget’s office, from where she manages all of her children’s online store. Here she stores the products for the site, photographs them and packs them before shipping.

Courtyard

When the family first moved into this house, the backyard was in a deplorable state. Raoul laid it out himself with wooden planks, which made the space modern and stylish.

Very often the family has breakfast or lunch outdoors.

Even when the hike is not very good, we put on jackets, scarves and still go to sit at our table outside. It reminds us of European cafes where people sit outside all year round.

We walked around the cozy house, where everything says that its inhabitants are happy.