Explore San Francisco
The 2019 AAA Annual Meeting will be held in San Francisco, a city with as much to see as there is to do. Take a ride on an iconic cable car, walk down the winding hill of Lombard Street, or experience world-class dining all over the city. With a never-ending list of activities, tours, restaurants, and shops, San Francisco has something to offer everyone.
Explore San FranciscoTop 20 Attractions in San Francisco
Top Attractions
Pier 39
- 2 miles from hotel
- Two levels of dining, entertainment, shopping, and attractions
- Aquarium of the Bay
Golden Gate Bridge and Park
- 5 miles from hotel
- Open during the day to pedestrians including wheelchair users and bicyclists
- Two museums, gardens, and over 20 sports facilities
Alcatraz
- Depart from Pier 33
- 2 miles from hotel
- Tours start at 9:30 am; then every half hour after that
- No formal tour; it is self-guided
- Sells out way in advance
San Francisco City Hall
- 1 mile from hotel
- 42 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol building
Palace of Fine Arts
- 3 miles from hotel
Neighborhoods
Polk Street
- 1 mile from hotel
- “Nob Hill” and “Russian Hill”
- Shopping, restaurants, bars
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Grant Avenue
- 2 miles from hotel
- “Chinatown” and “North Beach”
- Chinatown Kite Shop
- Dive bars
- Side streets just off of Grant; Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
Tours
Guided/Structured Bus Tours
- City Sightseeing San Francisco
- Gray Line of San Francisco
- Tower Tours
- Gourmet Walks
- Food, wine, and chocolate-focused tours
- Local Tastes of the City
- Little Italy and Chinatown
- Avital Tours
- Upscale, progressive meals
- Edible Excursions
- “walking feasts”
- Ferry Building, Japantown, Oakland, Berkeley
Hop On/Off Bus Tours
- Big Bus San Francisco
- Buses arrive every 10-20 minutes
Tips for Travel
- Pack for cool and changing weather
- Layers, coats for early morning and evenings
- Lightweight rain jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Streets are hilly
- Make restaurant reservations before the trip