Hidden Gems in San Francisco: Golden Activities in the Golden City
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"These ruins are now a beautiful place where people enjoy walking around and taking photos. Visit around sunset for the most beautiful views and be sure to bring a camera and a friend that can take a photo of you walking along the ruins as reflection in the water and the colors in the sky are breathtaking." Photo courtesy of Marissa HB Photography Moraga Steps Inspired by the tiled steps of Rio De Janeiro, the tiled steps is a hidden gem tourist attraction in San Francisco that is sure to dazzle through its beautiful art. "Each set of a total of 163 steps are decked out with hand-painted tiles to make beautiful mosaics. The steps start on16th Avenue in the Sunset district, and ascends to a scenic spot with a breathtaking view of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Bring your camera and walking shoes," recommends San Francisco Bay Area Moms, a local blog dedicated to moms in and around the bay area. "The trek down is steep, and few tend to make their way down, making it a great place to hold a photoshoot without crowds of people and struggling to find a good view, says Christian Alcazaren, San Francisco lifestyle photographer and owner of Christian Alcazaren Photography."The beach offers spectacular views of the Marin Headlands, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Pacific Ocean. "If you're looking for iconic views, San Francisco has got you covered. Photo courtesy of Hannah Leigh Photography San Francisco Botanical Gardens Right in the heart of Golden Gate Park, the San Francisco Botanical Gardens feature over 8,000 different types of plants from around the world. "Open from 10 to 3 Wednesday through Sunday and 5 to 8 Thursday and Friday, this is a place you won't want to miss. Must order - the hugo street retreat and the breakfast cookie which is great for the next day, raves Kelly E. Powers, a San Francisco-based dietitian. Chalos Chie Tamada, creator of SF Bakery Ride, an illustrated guide that features the best bakeries in San Francisco for its cycling community, reveals,"This bakery specializes in Argentine-style empanadas and is based in Sunset. "Just as most major cities, San Francisco has thousands of coffee shops we especially love and appreciate Caffe Greco located in the Italian district North Beach," says Discount Tix SF, a ticket company providing discounts on San Francisco-based tours.
