13 Things to Do in San Francisco That Don't Include Fisherman's Wharf

The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina is definitely packed with tourists during the day, but it's so beautiful, I often stop by on weekends when I'm in the area. It's even more breathtaking at night, plus you won't find nearly as many people here at that time. If you do check it out during normal business hours, walk to Union Street and Chestnut Street for trendy restaurants and shops.