Wheres the must see or go places in San Francisco?

Per Daniel limit your time at Fisherman's Wharf, & Pier 39, huge tourist trap with overpriced crap nobody needs or wants and sad overpriced food.

The one "touristy" thing I advocate is the open top bus experience if you are in town for a few days. Transportation, a good way to learn the geography of the city and live narration so you get some history and some recommendations from a local.

http://www.city-sightseeing.us/

Here is Must Do San Francisco

1. Ride a Cable Car, the only moving historical landmark in the world. Stop off at the Cable Car Barn at Washington and Mason to get a full understanding of this unique form of transportation. Riding the Powell Hyde line will allow you to see Lombard Street the famous crooked street.

2. Visit Alcatraz, this former prison is the most popular destination in San Francisco. The bay cruise to and from the island will give you the opportunity to see the skyline from the water a unique perspective. It is wise to purchase tickets before you arrive as tours are often sold out http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/

3. Visit Coit Tower, Beautiful murals inside, impressive bay view from the tower or Pioneer Park at the base. Then descend Telegraph hill via the Filbert Steps on the east side of the park for a unique view of how folks on Telegraph Hill live, more beautiful bay views and the chance to hear and see the famous Parrots of Telegraph Hill.

4. Golden Gate Bridge, not just a feat of engineering, this 1.7 mile span offers incredible views of The City, the bay and the Pacific ocean. Be sure to visit Ft. Point under the bridge for a different view of this San Francisco Icon.

5. Explore Golden Gate Park, this large urban park can consume a whole day. The Japanese Tea Garden, California Accademy of Science, the DeYoung Art Muesum, the Arboretum, Bison Paddock, and Paddle boats are all worth a look and watch the sun go down over the Pacific over a drink or dinner at the Beach Chalet.

6. Chinatown, the most densely populated portion of San Francisco offers an abundance of shopping, food and unique architecture found outside of Asia. The best place to buy souvenirs to take home to friends and family.

7. North Beach, traditionally the Italian section of the city which has no beach but abounds in quaint shops, great restaurants and The City’s best coffee options.

8. Civic Center, the largest collection of Beaux Arts buildings in the US. Home to San Francisco City Hall, with a dome larger than the US Capital, the Asian Art Museum and the Modern San Francisco Library with its San Francisco History Room housing an eclectic collection of city artifacts and photographs.

9. Yerba Buena Gardens, this urban park is located near the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of The African Diaspora, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the contemporary Jewish Museum, and the Metreon, it will keep you entertained for hours.

10. Twin Peaks, see The City and the bay spread out at your feet. Especially captivating at night when the lights seem to go on for ever.

Well if you love tourist traps by all means head to Pier 39. (Pretty expensive there!)

Check out the Golden Gate Bridge (Its free if you walk across it) Golden Gate Park is a must see. (Also free depending on what you do)

You can also check out the Cable Cars ($5 each ride, per person. Only worth it if you take it from one end of the line to the other end of the line.. about a 30 - 40 min ride for $5 and you can see the whole city? Totally worth it for me!)

Also check out Alcatraz/Angel Island. Theirs lots Bay Tours available for cheap. (Less than $20 a person..)

ok I live there, here is the must see.

Pier 31 or 39 or something like that

Golden Gate Bridge

Alcatraz

Baker Beach

All these 4 places lie next to each other.