A nationwide survey of over 1,000 trails found Land's End in San Francisco and Yosemite had two of the highest rated.

Underrated San Francisco Landmarks. John McMurtrie, The Chronicle. Mechanics' Institute Library and Chess Room. Despite its dry name, the Mechanics’ Institute is one of the city’s great gems.

Several cities in Virginia and Ohio were among the top 20 major U.S. cities with the most cultural venues and landmarks per capita in a new study.

Rising seas and sinking land spell bad news for San Francisco. Nearly a decade ago, researchers estimated that, by the year 2100, rising sea levels would result in $100 billion worth of property ...

Sea level rise threatens San Francisco waterfront businesses 04:09. SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco waterfront is home to some of the most iconic landmarks, historic districts, and stunning ...

SAN FRANCISCO — The spot where Jimmy Stewart saved Kim Novak in “Vertigo” is at Fort Point, just under the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. A few miles down the bay is Alcatraz, where Nicolas ...

The Statue of Liberty doesn’t hold a candle to Alcatraz Island or the Golden Gate Bridge when it comes to America’s most popular landmarks. TripAdvisor compiled a top 10 Travelers’ Choice ...

The San Francisco home of the co-founders of the country's first lesbian rights organization is now a city landmark. The two-story cottage that Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin shared for more than five ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco was glowing Friday night as the light switch was turned on for Let's Glow SF. Not only is it the largest projection event in the country, organizers hope the glow ...

In San Francisco, it is the fifth site to receive city landmark status specifically for its importance to LGBTQ history. "It is where this beautiful couple kissed each other good night and drank ...