San Francisco has plenty of places to visit and fun things to do if you are with your friends or family. Some of the notable landmarks you should not give a miss are the Alcatraz Island, AT&T Park and the Museum of Modern Art San Francisco.

People interested in visiting one of the most discussed cultural icon and a place that has featured in many movies should not miss the Alcatraz Island. Once a prison this is now a popular recreation spot. It has served as a military prison, federal prison till the early 60s. It is also a prison where no one has officially escaped successfully.

The popular place to visit is the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This museum showcases ground breaking work by contemporary artists from all over the country and the world. Some of the current exhibitions are categorized according to the media such as painting and sculpture, design, architecture, photography and media arts. They have on displays artists such as Henri Matisse, Robert Bechtle and Jasper Johns. It is a must visit and a very exciting place to be if you are interested in art and modern art in specific.

Sports fans should go to the AT&T Park to experience the San Francisco Giants baseball games and to cheer for their favorite teams. Team schedules and tickets to the games are available online in case you are coming specifically come to witness sports.

Other places you can visit for a good time are the Chinatown, Union Street, Japan Center, Golden Gate Park and the San Francisco Zoo.

Newly wed couples have all good reasons to travel to San Francisco CA, as the city hosts a number of romantic things to do. Apart from choosing one of the romantic hotels in the city and participating in the walking tours, there are many more things for a couple to do in the city.

http://www.centerd.com/places/san-francisco,-ca/things-to-do/romantic

Dress up formally and visit San Francisco Opera House to spend a romantic evening listening to the music. California Palace of the Legion of Honor and many other museums in the city also offer exciting venues to explore art belonging to various eras. Land's End Park offers a romantic trail that shows spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay.

http://attractions.uptake.com/california/san_francisco/romantic/889210407.html

The Crissy Field walking path is the best spot in the city to have a wonderful sunset view. Facing the Golden Gate Bridge, this sunset walking path is also popular for viewing the turning on of lights in the city at dusk. Having a romantic dinner or enjoying cocktails at the restaurants and bars can also deliver some great moments for the couples.

http://www.excellent-romantic-vacations.com/romantic-getaway-in-san-francisco.html

Riding the cable car and choosing a small cruise trip can also be included in the list of romantic activities for a couple on a trip to the city.

The list of fun activities in San Francisco is exhaustive; museums, art galleries, shopping outlets, theatre, nightlife, natural beauty, historical sites, upscale multicultural restaurants, and techno-parks.

After a day of preoccupations the leisure time spent at one of these places rejuvenates. Fun and leisure in group jocularity restores the system and you feel fresh again to face the challenges of life. San Francisco travel tips highlights;

At The Exploratorium

Fascinating and fun is what you would say after a mind and senses work at live interactive experience at Exploratorium. You do not have to be a kid to enjoy the place and the thrill of photo sessions in the full day outing. The exterior architecture the green grass and the lake are antidotal in value; A great memorable day for the family to treasure.

It is the brain child of physicist Dr. Frank Oppenheimer. It was opened to public in 1969 at the west end of the Marina and Crissy Field behind the Palace of fine arts.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploratorium

http://www.exploratorium.edu

At Stimulating Ocean

If you are a fish or an adventurous freak visit Ocean Beach for refreshing outing, on the west coast; enjoy all type of water sport from surfing to swimming. The rough sea will thrill but is bound to revive your spirits and skills.

At Congenial Road Antiquity

In this age the antiquated cable cars are a part of the fleet of San Francisco's Transit system and a major tourist attraction for joy ride. Enjoy an exhilarating, peppy ride from Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf or along California Street. Even though slow paced it crosses terrain of scenic beauty reviving the spirits and leaving you amused.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_cable_car_system

pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/38/4/84

At Pleasurable Shopping

The Pier 39 tops the list with colorful market place. Visit to the city is incomplete without a stroll through the market for shopping followed by relishing eats at Bay facing restaurants.

For site gives complete update

http://www.pier39.com/

At other Attractions

San Francisco travel tips visit

http://www.smartdestinations.com/san-francisco-attractions-and-tours/_d_Sfo-p1.html?pass=Sfo_Prod_Go

http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=fun+things+to+do&find_loc=San+Francisco%2C+CA

These outings are diverting with laughter and merriment leaving you carefree; they do not weigh heavily on your budget. Experience it for yourself.