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Once you take an overall look at San Fransisco, you will want a closer look at the city’s great areas. Because of its compact size, the major points of interest are relatively easy to reach. Bring comfortable shoes and plan to do some walking, it is the best way to make your own exciting discoveries.

A monumental group of federal , state and city structures, San Francisco’s Civic Center stretches from Franklin Street to the intersection of Market Street, at the United Nations Plaza, Ornate City Hall, a model of French Renaissance grandeur, crowned by a lofty dome rising 300 feet above the ground , dominates Civic Center Park. The War Memorial Veteran’s Building. the San Fransisco Museum of Modern Art and the 911- Herbst Theatre, setting for intimate chamber building, concerts and other recitals. Its companion building, the War Memorial Opera House , site of the Union Nations Charter in 1945, is now home to the San Fransisco Opera and the San Fransisco Ballet.

Breathing new life into the Civic Center in the bold Performing Arts Center. Most of the money used in the construction of the handsome Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall , home of the San Fransisco Symphony.

Situated opposite the Opera House at Grove and Van Ness streets, the 3,000 seat conference hall provides a permanent home for the symphony, as well as expanded space for visiting performers.

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San Francisco ’s excellent public transportation system, convenient touring schedules and compact size allow you to explore without ever getting into your car, van or S.U.V.

If you do drive, then one way to grasp the city is to follow the scenic 49 Mile Drive ; later you can return to explore on foot the places that interest you most. Well marked by blue , white and orange seagull signs, the fourty nine ( 49) mile drive is very easy to follow, through it does take you through the most congested streets of the downtown area. You should best allow approximately half a day to fully explore the sights along the route.

You can start anywhere, but here are some highlights beginning at the Civic Center on Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street

Van Ness Avenue: Automobile Row : look for most elegant showrooms

Union Square: heart of the shopping district, downtown , bordered by Geary,Post , Powell and Stockton Streets

Chinatown : Grant Avenue leads through this exotic bustling community

North Beach : San Fransisco’s Italian community, the Bohemia - a region of most excellent and varied restaurants and a lively center of night life. Where Columbus Avenue crosses Grant and north of Fisherman’s Wharf

Telegraph Hill: Coit Tower crosses this site of spectacular bay and bay bridge views

Marina : Beautiful residences look out to Yacht Harbor across the Marina Green - favorite place for flying kites, walking dogs and jogging and sunbathing

Palace of Fine Arts “Temporary” structure for the 1015 Panama - Place International Exposition

Presidio : Active military post established by the Spanish in 1776. Adobe Officer’s Club is one of the cities two oldest buildings. Historic Trail Guide , available at Military Police office, office hikers a look at terrain, views and point of interest

Lincoln Park: Home of the California Palace at the Legion of Honour

Great Highway:: successor to the original Cliff House Restaurant stands at the north end , with Seal Rocks behind it. Up the hill is Sutro Heights Park , once the grand estate of Adolph Sutro , Comstock Lode millionaire

San Fransisco Zoo: One of america’s leading zoos borders western end of Golden Gate National Recreational Area

Golden Gate Park: Probably the finest city park in the United States, includes museums and Japanese Tea Garden among its attractions

Mission Delores: Sixth mission in the California chain ,established in 1776

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