At the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, a small sign basically begs for a high-five.

Masterful ceramic fountain and map of the Pacific Basin.

Over a century old, this restored Victorian building is surrounded by a lush garden filled with rare palms.

Built in 1906, this unique building was the first Hindu temple in the United States.

Approximately 250,000 people left homeless by the great earthquake and fires found shelter in Golden Gate Park.

Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

A modest reminder of treacherous waters at the Golden Gate.

San Francisco's first World's Fair, dedicated to the wonders of California.

This museum explores the history of the book, from scrolls to mass-produced objects through tools, stories, and massive cast-iron binding machinery (some of it operational).

27-room home built with the fortune of a sugar magnate.

These subterranean storage areas hold emergency water reserves.

A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.

A monumental cross hides in the trees in Golden Gate Park.

This tall and trim architectural oddity is one of the skinniest buildings in San Francisco.

The largest whiskey stash on the West Coast survived the 1906 fires--but not without heroic effort.

Thirteen trees representing the original thirteen colonies were planted with soil from historic Revolutionary battlefields.

An enormous artwork that colorfully celebrates over 150 years of US military achievements.

Only hotel where you can legally launder money.

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.

The first fresco Diego Rivera painted in the United States can be found in the former San Francisco Stock Exchange.

This antique shop specializes in the history of print and design.

The rustic cabin-like decor of this Arts and Crafts-style church reflects the love of nature central to its little-known theology.

This grinning pup statue is all that's left of what was once a ubiquitous Bay Area diner chain.