Shoreline Amphitheatre
Less than 10 minutes away is the Shoreline Amphitheatre. Highlighted by one of the largest tent structures in the world, Shoreline plays host to some of the biggest names in the music industry. Catch everyone from The Dead and Cheap Trick to Santana and Cheryl Crow. Summertime is when Shoreline really kicks into gear. Rock out with Coldplay in July 2009.HP Garage
Known officially as California Historic Landmark No. 976, the Hewlett-Packard garage is the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Visit the original house, shed, and garage at 367 Addison Avenue in Palo Alto and see where William Hewlett and David Packard formed their venerable partnership. This historic site was restored to its original 1939 condition in 2005.Filoli House and Garden
Located in nearby Woodside, Filoli House was built in the early 20th century and is one of the most prestigious country estates from that period. In 1976, it was opened to the public as part of the National Trust for Historic Preservations. The mansion, which encompasses 36,000 square feet of living space and boasts a whopping 43 rooms, is located on more than 600 acres, surrounded by beautiful gardens. What's more, there's a 7-acre orchard along with terrific trails for hiking. Filoli House also has a big claim to fame. During the 1980s, it was photographed for the nighttime television soap opera "Dynasty." For more information, visit https://filoli.org/.
Pier 39
If you're a tourist in San Francisco, you have to visit Pier 39. It's the law. This very dense section of Fisherman's Wharf overflows with every type of souvenir shop where you're sure to come away with a plenty of memorable mementos, a wealth of restaurants that are famous for great clam chowder and spectacular seafood entrees, and unique street performers that play music, do magic, and perform stand-up comedy. The highlight, of course, is the sea lions who, when it's not foggy, love to bask in the bright sunshine. For more information, visit https://www.pier39.com/.Alcatraz
From San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, it's a short boat ride to famous (and infamous) Alcatraz Island. You can take a tour of the prison that once held Public Enemy Number One, Al Capone. But there's more to Alcatraz, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, than jail. It's also where you'll find the West Coast's oldest lighthouse that's still in operation. Don't miss the natural side of Alcatraz, which boasts delightful gardens, cool tide pools, and unique birds. For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm.San Francisco Nightlife
The City by Bay has nightlife with a lot of life to it. World-class restaurants feature a wide array of cuisine, from Mexican to Asian to Indian. Top-notch theatres present eclectic local productions alongside classic Broadway hits. And if you like coffee, there are more cafés per capita, especially in North Beach, San Francisco's famed Italian neighborhood. Other neighborhoods with bustling activities include the Mission, Marina District, Chinatown, and the Fillmore. For more information, visit https://sanfrancisco.com/.