San Mateo County Bird, Historic Buildings, Mountain + Winter Pictures

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The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

Fashion puts on its finest face in one of the country’s largest shopping plazas.

Home of the Summer of Love, flower power and the Grateful Dead in the ’60s, this neighborhood is still a San Francisco landmark rich with history. 

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Relax on the sand, spot seabirds, fly kites and enjoy other outdoor activities at this secluded San Francisco beach.

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

Home of the Summer of Love, flower power and the Grateful Dead in the ’60s, this neighborhood is still a San Francisco landmark rich with history. 

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

From a vintage theater to a bustling downtown scene, discover the varied treasures of this city on the San Francisco Peninsula.