The Palace of Fine Arts is amazing. Fisherman's Wharf has some interesting areas and shots. Haight Ashbury. Coit Tower. Just skip the Tenderloin and it's all good.
I just went the Haight & Ashbury, great photo ops!,,,The northern side of GG bridge has a pull off area, but if you go abit farther north, you get higher up in elevation.
@emsabh and @autumnseden were fab when I went to SF. But a more important thing to provide us is where will you be staying, what things are interesting to you, and how you will be getting around while there.
I liked the Ferry Building, the Mission District for murals and downtown tourist areas are great for people photos.
@stepheesue I stayed two blocks north of the tenderloin district, but it did not bother me since I live in a City anyway.
The Palace of Fine Arts it definitely amazing, here's one I took of it:
plus it's in the Presidio right next to the Golden Gate Bridge... and the Exploritiorium is right next to the Palace that I haven't been to yet but really really want to go!
@josephpadiernos Get tickets to Alcatraz in advance :) and catch the first ferry over as the island fills up quickly and your chance at those "empty" cell photos won't happen.
Also hit the Ferry Building and Coit Tower (look for the parrots). There are lovely gardens nearby. GG park has a nice Japanese tea garden. The mission has wonderful murals. Anywhere you go, you will find beautiful things to look at! Have fun!
If you can get to the other side of the bridge, there is a road that winds out to an old battlement (Hendrik Road). The view of the city and the Golden Gate Bridge is spectacular. The small town of Sausalito is fun to wander around in too. Fisherman's wharf is a must. And definitely... the Palace of Fine Arts will have MANY photo ops.
I love the Palace of Fine Arts, which is really close to the Golden Gate Bridge. On the other end of town, the view from Bernal Heights hill is amazing:
Also, if you have time to explore, I think the area around Dolores Park is lovely and has some of the most sun:
Also, Golden Gate Park has the DeYoung art museum and the Exploratory of Flowers which are really cool. Basically there is a ton of stuff to do and see in SF. Have fun!
@josephpadiernos San Francisco is one of my absolute favorite places to explore! If the weather is kind and you don't mind spending a day walking, you can easily visit the Palace of Fine Arts and then walk across the street to the beach that runs along the street. That beach is one of the best spots to shoot the Golden Gate from the water. Continuing on that beach towards the bridge will take you to Crissy Field which is very scenic and offers great views of Alcatraz and the city. I would suggest moving your car closer to the piers and then visit Pier 39 and take a walk down towards the Bay Bridge. You can visit the markets and get some tasty eats as well as some fab shots! Be sure to checkout the rocket ship, too. It is pretty nifty!
@josephpadiernos Where are you staying? And will you have a car or be on foot? Would you be comfortable taking city buses or a cab? There is a lot to see and do, and you have little time. I'm happy to help you out! Maybe @autumneden might be interested in a meetup if the schedules work out.
@emsabh wow! that's nice of you. :) We will go there by car with my dad and be probably staying in a hotel.. but my dad is not so of a traveler. so i might go around by foot or bus.. coz i dont have my license yet
@josephpadiernos Let me know where you are staying and I can refine some of the comments made by others on this thread. San Francisco is a small city, it's easy to walk to many beautiful and unusual sites to see and photograph!
I live close to San Francisco, the city is a wealth of photo opportunities. Aboat ride around Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate, the Golden Gate Bridge, China town, the Presidio, over the bridge and into Sausalito, the financial district, the Bay Bridge, Pier 39
@josephpadiernos Maybe your father would enjoy going to Alcatraz island. I think the ferry departs from Fisherman's Wharf which is a tourist hell hole but you can certainly find something to eat there and buy souvenirs. I would also do a cable car ride because they are fun and you see the hilly streets and the views are spectacular. Very good for pics.
I live in SF, and I although I agree that it's a beautiful place, you have to try to get some shots of the people. You'll find every type of person here, and they're what make this city great :)
That is such a loaded question! Off the top of my head....
If you have a car and are driving:
Day 1: Morning coffee in North Beach, the Little Italy of SF. Walk/hike to Coit Tower, see classic SF houses side by side on sides of big hills. Look inside Tower for classic murals of old SF by Diego Rivera from the 1930s.
Drive to the Palace of Fine Arts, in the Marina District. It's what's left of the Pan Exposition of 1914. Beautiful to walk around.
Drive to the Marina. Walk around Crissy Field, site of the original SF Airport. See the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance, a tremendous view.
Drive to Visitor center of the GG Bridge, but on the sausalito side. Walk back across bridge as far as you dare. Beautiful view of the city. and of Alcatraz.
Drive to Marin Headlands, get to Muir Woods to see one of the last original groves of old redwoods. You don't know BIG until you see these guys.
Come back into city. See Union Square, Russian Hill, Chinatown. You can walk to all of these neighborhoods if you park at the Saint Mary's Garage. Have dinner. Go to sleep.
Day two: Drive to Mission District, see murals of the mission on Clarion Alley and Balmy Alley. Drive to Twin Peaks, highest point in the city and get a 300 degree view of the city. Go to Ocean Beach near Fort Funston and stare out at the Pacific Ocean. Drive past Ocean Beach and look for the Windmills in Golden Gate Park. See the buffalo. Seriously. You might consider visiting the Academy of Science in the Park. Have lunch somewhere. Wear sneakers. Have fun.
All of these palaces are beautiful, lots of photos to take and fun (maybe) for your folks too. When will you be in town? @josephpadiernos
I moved to Monterey California last September. I have been to S.F. A few times and loved it. After reading all the information given, I can't wait to go back and explore the places that has been mentioned.. Thanks to everyone!
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I liked the Ferry Building, the Mission District for murals and downtown tourist areas are great for people photos.
@stepheesue I stayed two blocks north of the tenderloin district, but it did not bother me since I live in a City anyway.
plus it's in the Presidio right next to the Golden Gate Bridge... and the Exploritiorium is right next to the Palace that I haven't been to yet but really really want to go!
From Coit Tower (though it's pretty quiet at night)
Along the Embarcadeo:
Pier 39, with the smaller crowd of sea lions:
From the trail on the northwest corner of SF:
Sutro baths:
Lots of places in San Francisco that are interesting!
Also, if you have time to explore, I think the area around Dolores Park is lovely and has some of the most sun:
Also, Golden Gate Park has the DeYoung art museum and the Exploratory of Flowers which are really cool. Basically there is a ton of stuff to do and see in SF. Have fun!
Here are a couple of my shots:
The thing is, ill be just spending 2 days and a night there.. any suggested list of itineraries? Photography wise :)
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P.S. Have a sandwich from Ike's Place.
If you have a car and are driving:
Day 1: Morning coffee in North Beach, the Little Italy of SF. Walk/hike to Coit Tower, see classic SF houses side by side on sides of big hills. Look inside Tower for classic murals of old SF by Diego Rivera from the 1930s.
Drive to the Palace of Fine Arts, in the Marina District. It's what's left of the Pan Exposition of 1914. Beautiful to walk around.
Drive to the Marina. Walk around Crissy Field, site of the original SF Airport. See the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance, a tremendous view.
Drive to Visitor center of the GG Bridge, but on the sausalito side. Walk back across bridge as far as you dare. Beautiful view of the city. and of Alcatraz.
Drive to Marin Headlands, get to Muir Woods to see one of the last original groves of old redwoods. You don't know BIG until you see these guys.
Come back into city. See Union Square, Russian Hill, Chinatown. You can walk to all of these neighborhoods if you park at the Saint Mary's Garage. Have dinner. Go to sleep.
Day two: Drive to Mission District, see murals of the mission on Clarion Alley and Balmy Alley. Drive to Twin Peaks, highest point in the city and get a 300 degree view of the city. Go to Ocean Beach near Fort Funston and stare out at the Pacific Ocean. Drive past Ocean Beach and look for the Windmills in Golden Gate Park. See the buffalo. Seriously. You might consider visiting the Academy of Science in the Park. Have lunch somewhere. Wear sneakers. Have fun.
All of these palaces are beautiful, lots of photos to take and fun (maybe) for your folks too. When will you be in town? @josephpadiernos
wew! I just wish I already have my drivers license to go drive alone.. coz my dad has a different agenda I think.
We might go this sunday.. Well the original plan was 4days, but, I don't want to loss hours of job when I get back.
coz my boss let me work for 48 hours. but It might be lessened if I get off for too long