Golden gates and bay breezes
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
The fog rolled in over the bay while I was still in shorts, and a woman selling sourdough from a cart laughed at my confusion. I climbed Filbert Street's wooden staircases past gardens tucked into impossible slopes, lungs burning, entirely charmed by a city that refuses to be flat.
Iconic rust-orange suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait with art deco towers. Best: Sep–Nov
Former federal penitentiary island offering guided tours through notorious cellblocks and history. Best: Apr–Oct
Historic manually-operated street cars climbing steep hills offering iconic San Francisco views. Best: Apr–Oct
Twin hilltops offering 360-degree panoramic vistas of the bay, city, and distant mountains. Best: Sep–Nov
Neoclassical masterpiece with lagoon offering iconic architecture and photo opportunities. Best: Apr–Oct
Very expensive tech hub