Skip the crowded tourist traps and head straight to the end of the pier for better coffee and actual sea air. Budget 45 minutes to stroll past the bait shops and greasy-spoon burger joints. For real action, book the sunset kayak tour; paddling past the harbor seals beats walking the wooden planks any day. Parking on the pier costs extra, so walk over from State Street instead. Save your cash for a decent fish taco.
Get your bearings with a classic open-top bus tour of the city. · See the skyline sparkle from the water on this evening cruise.
Walk across the world's most famous orange suspension bridge. · See the whole city in one day with a comprehensive guided tour. · Visit the historic waterfront for sea lions and sourdough bread.
