San Francisco FREE Vacation Ideas

  • A good start would be the San Francisco City Guides, volunteers who offer free walking tours year round, rain or shine. Tours last from 1 ½ hours to 2 hours and no reservations are needed unless traveling with a group of 8 or more. For tour times and places, call 415-557-4266.
  • Sunday concerts in Golden Gate Park April to October at 1 PM.
  • Cal Sailing Club offers free sailboat rides Sunday 1 to 4 during their Open Houses with barbeques at the end of the day at the Berkeley Marina. Bring your own food or a $5 donation to cover cost of food.
  • Walk along the Golden Gate Bridge for a memorable experience.
  • San Francisco Botanical Gardens, 1199 9th. Ave. Spectacular presentation of over 16,000 plants. Free to public. Guided tours available. Call 415-661-1316.
  • Travel along Lombard Street, known as the crookedest street in the world.
  • Chinatown Night Market Fairs, late July to late October Saturday evenings 6 to 11 PM. Enjoy lion dancing, martial arts, Chinese opera, karaoke.
  • Visit Grace Cathedral at Nob Hill, a house of prayer for all people. Church-goers and visitors alike will appreciate the impressive architecture. Tours available.
  • Anchor Brewing Co., 1705 Mariposa Street. Learn brewing methods. Free weekday tours and sampling.
  • Lindy in the Park, Golden Gate Park. Free swing dancing every Sunday, 11 to 2, weather permitting, JFK Drive.
  • San Francisco Cable Car Museum, 1201 Mason Street, 415-474-1887.
  • Coit Tower **
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