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Home > United States > 7 Free Things To Do in San Francisco, California

7 Free Things To Do in San Francisco, California

By Dymphe / October 25, 2022

In this article, you'll find 7 free things to do in San Francisco, United States.

These activities are perfect if you want to have fun, but don't want to spend anything!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge
  • 2. Attend a free walking tour
  • 3. Listen to free music
  • 4. Go to the Cable Car Museum
  • 5. Go to the Golden Gate Park
  • 6. Visit a free art gallery
  • 7. Get a view over the city

1. Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge

Although driving across the Golden Gate Bridge is not free, walking is!

The bridge is 1.6 kilometers / 1 mile wide, so it is perfectly doable!

From here you will get a beautiful view and get to enjoy the beautiful bridge!

When you are here, this is a thing to do in San Francisco you should not miss!

Golden Gate Bridge

2. Attend a free walking tour

Another one of the best free things to do in San Francisco is a free walking tour!

You should definitely check out San Francisco City Guides because you'll find walking tours that cover all parts of the city there.

It is a fun activity because with a local guide you will learn about all the city has to offer.

Furthermore, the walk is completely free, although tipping is recommended.

San Francisco

3. Listen to free music

At the Fillmore Jazz Festival, you can enjoy free jazz music!

Every Independence Day weekend you'll find live music across several stages.

Also, you'll find here offerings of fine art and crafts, and great food and beverages.

Moreover, the festival is the largest of its kind on the West Coast of the United States.

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4. Go to the Cable Car Museum

Learn about the iconic cable cars at the Cable Car Museum!

The museum can be visited for free and is really fun to visit. Here you'll find historic cable cards, photographs, and other displays.

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5. Go to the Golden Gate Park

For the best park in the city, go to Golden Gate Park!

There you'll find multiple great gardens, a lake, bison, and museums. For example, you can the de Young Museum there.

Moreover, it is a great place to relax!

6. Visit a free art gallery

In San Francisco, there are many art galleries that you can visit for free.

Examples of great galleries are the Midway Gallery, Art Attack SF, and Creativity Explored.

These galleries are definitely worth your time when visiting the city!

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7. Get a view over the city

Hike to Twin Peaks to get a spectacular view of the city!

The hills have an elevation of approximately 925 feet / 282 meters.

On a clear day, you will be able to see the whole city including its bridges.

It's really one of the most fun free things to do in San Francisco because the view is magnificent!

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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