This open-air market, bustling with activity, tourists, and natives alike is one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in San Francisco. You can shop for anything from caps to brass artifacts here. Be sure to warm yourselves with some of the delicious clam chowder, made and served fresh at the sidewalk. While you are there, check out the third most visited attraction in the U.S. - Pier 39 is a hive of activity with rides, entertainment, restaurants, shops, and lively street entertainers. You can easily hop a ferry across the bay to Alcatraz or Tiburon, but do not miss the celebrated sea lion colony that inhabits the nearby abandoned docks. You could spend hours gazing out to sea and holding hands.
Visit nearby Embarcadero. This bustling street has an array of shops and places of historical and cultural interest. The crowds may be a deterrent, but you will really enjoy your time here if your sweetheart is by your side. Walk along the Promenade for added excitement.
2. North Beach
North Beach
This beautiful neighborhood is not well known among tourists and is usually quiet. You can take long walks and hold hands as you explore the beatnik charm of the area. Fine dining options exist here and you can be sure to have a good time.
3. 49 Mile Drive
The 49 Mile Drive
You must take the scenic 49-mile drive. The ever-changing vistas have only three things in common: green, the sea, and magic. Everything conspires to heighten your romantic sensibilities.
4. Yerba Buena Gardens
Yerba Buena Gardens
Five acres of greenery and fountains create a perfect setting for a picnic date. Pack your sandwiches and head for the open spaces, where you can stroll, relax, and converse at your leisure.
5. Theater Round up
S.F. Opera
There is always a lot going on in the performing arts arena in San Francisco and you are right in the midst of it all! Enjoy the wonderful performances at the San Francisco Symphony, which comes alive in summer. Attend one of the award-winning productions at the American Conservatory Theater, or check out the San Francisco Opera for an evening of music and culture.
6. Vampire Tour
Vampire Tour
Take the Vampire Tour of San Francisco and scare yourselves silly. Then you will not need an excuse to hold hands or wrap her in your arms. The ghost town tour is fun and exciting, with special sound effects and plenty of laughs.
7. Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival
In an exciting city like San Francisco, there is always a celebration going on. If you are both jazz fans, you have a few different festival choices. Check out the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival, which includes nearly 200 arts and crafts stalls in addition to celebrating the magic of Jazz. Another good choice is the North Beach Jazz Festival, which invites some of the most famous (or nearly famous), musicians from around the country.
8. Conservatory of Flowers
Golden Gate Park
The Conservatory of Flowers is a beautiful area in the Golden Gate Park. Upon entering, you will feel transported to a magical tropical haven! A wide range of tropical plants, representative of the tropical climates of countries like Indonesia, Madagascar, Philippines, and Vietnam, among others, are grown and displayed with pride here.
