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- 7.54.6/5269 Review"I would definitely recommend Yosemite to everyone who enjoys natural scenery!"Mariposa County>100km from San FranciscoHighlights: Yosemite National Park is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in eastern California. It is one of the most beautiful and most visited national parks in the western United States. It was included in the World Natural Heritage List in 1984. With magnificent wonders such as giant forests, rock walls and waterfalls, the park is a paradise for wild animals and a good place for people to camp, exercise and enjoy nature.Show Less
- 7.14.8/5444 ReviewFree
based on 1737 reviews"The campus is open, there is no wall, there is a large lawn in the middle is concave, below the ground, parking spaces around the top, lying on the grass is also very comfortable, the whole campus has many attractions, here is just one."Stanford44.4km from San FranciscoHighlights: Stanford University is recognized as one of the preeminent universities in the world. Not only did Hoover and the Nobel Prize winner in physics, Steven Chu, but also the American Chinese singer Fei Xiang and golfer Tiger Woods graduated from here, it is known as the "training base for high-tech talents".Show Less - 7.14.8/5494 ReviewFreebased on 1677 reviews"Route 1 in California connects San Francisco to Los Angeles from north to south, and from San Diego at the southern end along the west coast of the United States, to the northernmost Leggett in California, into Route 101, which is more than 1,000 kilometers long. On one side is the scene of the sea and the sky and the waves, the sails are a little bit, and the gray whales swim; on the other side is the steep cliffs and flocks of green, the grass is like grass, the cattle and horses are in groups, beautiful. Known as the most beautiful road in the world, this is also named one of the 50 places that National Geographic magazine has to visit in life. If Highway 1 is divided into three sections, we just walked the middle section, San Francisco-Los Angeles, and it was more than 800 kilometers. First day check-in attractions: Stanford University, Monterey Pier, 17 miles, Purple Beach, Bixby Bridge, Elephant Seal Beach."Monterey County>100km from San FranciscoHighlights: California Route 1 is a famous tour route for motorists in the US. The Route winds its way along California's Pacific west coast, with expansive azure seas on one side and on the other, a breathtaking precipice. Glorious and stunning, the view presents different charms in each season. Route 1 brings together major tourist cities and unique seaside towns, offering along the way the hustle and bustle of metropolises as well as the serenity and ease of small towns.Show Less
- 6.74.6/5196 Review
based on 14477 reviews"First purchase on here and the ticket sounded almost too good to be true. Took my chance on them, and they worked without issue. Got scanned into the aquarium and had a blast with the kiddo. Took a family of 5 for the price of 2 people. Very good deal. Will buy from again."Monterey>100km from San FranciscoHighlights: The Monterey Bay Aquarium is located in Monterey Bay, which is connected to the Pacific Ocean and has a very good view. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is world-renowned, and the dreamy jellyfish and manta rays are must-see marine life in the aquarium, especially for tourists with children.Show Less - 6.44.6/5224 ReviewFreebased on 12711 reviews"The most scenic drive in CA with a perfect view of the vast ocean. It’s a refreshing treat to the eyes and the soul to drive along the 17 miles drive along the bay. make sure tyt you tie your hair well as they would be all over the place due to the strong wind."Del Monte Forest>100km from San FranciscoHighlights: On the west coast of the United States, in Monterey County in central California, there is a circular road that surrounds private residential areas.Show Less
- 6.44.6/533 Reviewbased on 7053 reviews"I highly recommend visiting Muir Woods National Park. This beautiful nature reserve has spectacular mahogany trees and stunning views. The trail passes through streams and hills, providing a perfect place for travelers to relax and explore. The visitor center also offers a wealth of historical and cultural information. It is a must-visit natural resort."Marin County19.6km from San FranciscoHighlights: Moore Sequoia National Park is a forest park named after John Moore, a natural conservationist. It is located on the outskirts of San Francisco and can be reached by car in 1 hour. In this primitive jungle, all you see and touch are the natural features of thousands of years ago. The tall and straight cedars have been standing here for many centuries, no one bothers them, and they remain in their original state. . It is also important to note that you do not take away any traces that belong here on this tour. The most common in the park is the sturdy and sturdy tree. There is a stump section at the entrance, showing that it has a history of more than 1,000 years. Americans use a white pen to outline a section of annual rings on the stump, and write down the major events in the United States that year. The incident seems to be telling future generations that nature and human beings are inseparably connected. Under the witness of the years, nature changes and people seem too insignificant. Walking in the forest lined with sacred trees, the sacred trees have different postures for thousands of years, which is a spectacle. Here you can see the remains of the early ancestors' struggle and historical relics. It can be said to be a living textbook of modern California history. It is worth visiting with the whole family and enjoying the fun of parent-child fun.Show Less
- 6.34.5/588 ReviewFree
based on 93 reviews"Silicon Valley, the real source of innovation, come to California to see. Stanford University, beautiful scenery; Apple, Google, many high-tech companies; you can also visit the computer museum to see the birthplace of Silicon Valley."Mountain View53.6km from San FranciscoHighlights: Silicon Valley is located in the south of San Francisco Bay in northern California, in a valley, and is famous for the design and manufacture of silicon chips. Silicon Valley is an important electronics industry base in the United States and a well-known electronics industry concentration in the world. In fact, Silicon Valley is not an administrative division. There is no such place as Silicon Valley on the map. The Silicon Valley we often say is actually a long and narrow valley in the south of San Francisco Bay, and the major IT companies in the United States are concentrated in this area. Silicon Valley not only has many world-renowned companies, such as Apple, Google, Yahoo, etc., but also has a number of American universities with strong scientific research strength, such as Stanford University, Berkeley University, Caltech and so on. 1. Apple's address: 1InfiniteLoop, Cupertino, CA95014 Entering the Apple headquarters requires an employee to lead you. The employee will lead you to register on the computer at the entrance, and will spit out a sticker. After sticking the sticker on your body, you can visit any place in the company by yourself. . Apple has about 30,000 employees in Silicon Valley, spread across more than 30 office buildings. Apple's main building is called Infinitebuilding, which is also a larger office building. The lawn in the middle is used for staff meetings and internal new product launches. Apple also has an AppleStore, which sells logo shirts and souvenirs in addition to electronic products, so if you like Apple products, you might as well come here to buy some souvenirs. 2. Google company address: 1600AmphitheatreParkway, MountainView, CA94043 There are about 30 buildings in the Google headquarters, and the core area consists of four buildings, namely Buildings 40, 41, 42, and 43. There are lawns and chairs between the four buildings, where employees can eat and drink coffee. Google Earth (Google Earth) in the company lobby is one of the more attractive displays in Google. On this globe, the light indicates that local users are using Google, the length of the light indicates the number of users, and different colors indicate the use of different languages. From this, Google can know the areas where Google is used more and the different time periods when Google is used. If you are interested in high technology and want to enjoy the quiet environment outside the world, then taking a day off to visit Silicon Valley is a good choice.Show Less - 6.34.5/5304 ReviewFree"Backed by the hillside, facing the blue sea, fine white beach, large tree cover, flower decoration, art Carmel is more spacious than European exquisite towns. Bohemian style architecture, the place where artists gather, Zhang Daqian has also lived here, only more than 4,000 residents of the coastal town, life should not be too comfortable. Left-hand cliff, right-hand wave Pacific, August 2016 self-driving California Highway 1, in the famous 17 miles back to the town of Carmel for 2 days, the first overseas self-driving tour of the best memory."Carmel-by-the-Sea>100km from San FranciscoHighlights: Carmel Town is a seaside literary town on the Monterey Peninsula, only about 2 hours' drive from San Francisco. Most of the people who come to the small town of Carmel are self-driving people, and they can come to this peaceful paradise by driving all the way from the 17-mile bay scenic route.Show Less
- 6.24.5/5114 Reviewbased on 6977 reviews"Take the California Highway 1 to see Hertsburg. Hertsburg was designed and built by William Randolph Custer, the American newspaper king, and took 28 years to design and build it."San Luis Obispo County>100km from San FranciscoHighlights: Hearst Castle is located on the San Simeon waterfront in central California. 1. The main building of Hearst Castle, which was built for 26 years but not completed, is commonly known as the "big house", with 115 rooms and a construction area of 6,400 square meters. It is marked by the bell towers of the two Spanish Catholic churches. In addition to the main building, there are three annex buildings with 50 rooms named after the sea, the mountain and the sun. 2. Visiting routes There are several visiting routes in the old castle, each with its own emphasis, namely GrandRoomsMuseumTour, UpstairsSuitesTour, Cottages&KitchenTour and EveningTour. After purchasing the ticket, take the shuttle bus up the mountain at the passenger bus waiting area at the entrance. 3. Tour guide On the way up the mountain, visitors can look out at the Hearst Castle on the top of the mountain through the car window. When you come to the downstairs of the main building, you can see the beautifully carved outer wall of the main building and the tall clock towers on both sides. The balcony on the second floor is the balcony of Hearst's bedroom. , The stone carvings on the outer frame of the gate are statues of Spanish Goths in the 15th century. Exquisitely carved stone carvings can be seen everywhere in the living room, 17th-century Italian wooden ceilings in the dining room, and the swimming pool of the "Poseidon Pool" in front of the main building undoubtedly reveal the luxurious atmosphere of this private castle.Show Less
- 5.54.6/5101 ReviewFree"When you come to San Francisco, you must visit Napa wine tasting once. The wine producing site is world-famous."Napa County82km from San FranciscoHighlights: Napa Valley, located north of San Francisco, is world-famous for its fine wines, so some people directly call it Napa Winery. At present, visiting the winery has become a pillar industry of local tourism, and many people visit by car every day. You can take the antique tour train to visit the local area, taste the authentic wine, visit the storage area of red and white wine, learn about the production process of oak barrels, and enjoy everything about wine.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near San Francisco?
Some Best Things to Do near San Francisco include:Yosemite National Park, Stanford University, California 1, Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17 Mile Dr
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near San Francisco?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near San Francisco include:Yosemite National Park:4.6, Stanford University:4.8, California 1:4.8, Monterey Bay Aquarium:4.6, 17 Mile Dr:4.6
Where are Best Things to Do near San Francisco located?
The Best Things to Do near San Francisco are mainly located in:Yosemite National Park:Mariposa County, Stanford University:Stanford, California 1:Monterey County, Monterey Bay Aquarium:Monterey, 17 Mile Dr:Del Monte Forest
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