(Newswire.net — January 19, 2022) — San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The food, the people, the scenery… It’s really an incredible place. But San Francisco is also becoming increasingly crowded as time goes on. If you want to see some of its stunning landscapes before they get too crowded during your visit, here are 12 places for you to go!
They may take a little longer than 1 day to hit all of these places but maybe that’ll just give you more time to enjoy them! – Michael Osland
1) Golden Gate Bridge
The first obvious choice on this list has got to be the Golden Gate Bridge. Described as “the most photographed bridge in existence” by USA Today, this red suspension bridge spanning 1.7 miles can be seen from all around San Francisco. It has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and video games including The Rock, Titan AE, Grand Theft Auto IV, and Assassin’s Creed 2 to name a few.
The view of downtown SF with the bridge in front is just stunning! Photo by Omer Genger
If you’re interested in taking skyline pictures in San Francisco, this is definitely one of your best shots at getting an amazing one. Just stay away from the Golden Gate Bridge during rush hour when there are likely to be traffic jams. You can also avoid it on Saturdays when 50,000 runners do the annual Bay to Breakers race which goes across the bridge too… Though I’m sure you’ll find some neat pics if you’re quick on your feet!
2) Alamo Square Park
According to Michael Osland One of the more popular places to visit in SF is Alamo Square Park. In this park, you’ll find several beautiful Victorian homes surrounding a small field with a large fountain at its center. Surrounding these buildings are tall lamp posts that look like something from an old-school horror film, especially when it’s foggy or late at night. If you want to get a good picture of the Painted Ladies (the name given to these houses), try going there around sunset time as the lighting will make them look even prettier than usual. And if you go up close for a closer look, they’re quite majestic and colorful with their bright yellows and oranges! Arguably one of the most popular landmarks in SF, Alamo Square Park is a great place to go if you want to grab some cool shots while taking in the scenery.
3) Lombard Street
The most crooked street in the world, Lombard Street is located between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets and has eight tight turns that were designed this severely back in 1922. It’s only open to vehicles from 10 AM-6 PM so if you’re planning on going hereafter then or at night (when it looks even cooler), you might get ticketed for trespassing. But Lombard Street is still a very beautiful road with panoramic views of San Francisco no matter where you are along the way. This might be my next tattoo destination.
4) Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
One of the iconic ways to get into San Francisco is to head across the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy some killer views of the city on your way! And if you’re coming from out of town, this is one thing you probably want to check off your list pretty early on in your visit. This route takes up half a day which means you’ll be able to hit two other places on this list (Muir Woods & Sausalito).
You can almost always find parking for free by Fort Baker but it might fill up later in the day Photo by Jessica Lynn Berry
You will start this drive at Fort Point underneath the south end of the Golden Gate Bridge where you can get some great shots of the bridge by itself or with the bay in the background. This place is also where most movies and TV shows do their exterior shooting, so if you’re a fan, you might recognize it! And if you ever see any filming going on during your visit, feel free to check it out and try being a part of it!
Conclusion:
I’m a very visual learner so I love going to places and taking photos of them. And while this is a fun hobby for me, it’s also where I learned some of the best photography practices. So if you’re ever stuck in an artistic rut, try visiting a new place or doing something different with your camera!