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No trip to San Francisco is complete without a visit to Fisherman's Wharf. This highly popular attraction is truly a requisite stop as it seamlessly combines the area's unmistakable natural beauty, commercial prowess, and maritime heritage all in one place. You'll want to save a whole afternoon to take it all in, as you will be struck by the impressive selection of one-of-a-kind shops, unforgettable lookout points and excellent restaurants. And speaking of restaurants, you can't visit Fisherman's Wharf without sampling such tasty delicacies as Dungeness crab and clam chowder.

Golden Gate National Parks' beaches are among the area's most popular destinations for beach lovers. Ocean Beach most definitely falls into that category. The beach stretches three miles along the western side of the city from Richmond to Sunset. This beach perfectly exemplifies the untouched outdoor beauty of the western part of San Francisco as it looked before it was fully developed. When you take that fact into consideration, Ocean Beach is even more alluring, as the inviting sandscapes and sound of the waves will draw you in, whether the season is warm or cool. In the latter case, you can choose to warm up by grabbing a coffee or latte at Java Beach coffee shop.