Top 10 Things To Do & See In San Francisco’s Financial District
Known as ‘The Wall Street of the West Coast,’ the Financial District has many things to offer tourists and natives alike. From iconic landmarks to fantastic entertainment, it’s not hard to find something incredible to do. Check out our picks for the top ten things to do and see in the Financial District of San Francisco.
1. The Transamerica Pyramid
Building
2. The Ferry Building
Building, Market
The Ferry Building is a beautiful blue building that has an immense clock tower, 245 feet tall, with four clock dials that have an impressive diameter of 22 feet. Walking through this terminal gives you a beautiful sense of wonderment, and when you get through the entire building (which is filled with restaurants that vary from Mexican to Seafood), you are welcomed by the view of the beautiful Bay Bridge. A great spot for photos, a good meal, and the relaxing sound of the the bay waves crashing onto the coast.
3. Union Square
Shopping Mall
4. Cable Cars
Building
5. Punch Line Comedy Club
Nightclub, American
6. Neiman Marcus Last Call
Store
7. Exploratorium
Bookstore, Museum, Shop
8. Blue Hawaii Açaí Café
Cafe, Restaurant, American
9. Wayfare Tavern
Restaurant, American, British
Anywhere, San Francisco
My last, and favorite spot is any place in the city: take a seat on any surface in Financial District and look up to see an incredible view of one of the greatest cities in the world, San Francisco. By Ayah Mouhktar
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