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Ferry Building in 3 hours: sourdough, Hog Island oysters, Bay Bridge at lunch.
LayoverScore
LayoverScore 87Downtown is 30 minutes from the airport by metro.
Culture
Guided walking food tour through the Mission, sampling taquerias, bakeries and murals along the way. Run by several operators; booking required.
Wellness
Korean-style bathhouse at 1875 Geary Blvd near Japantown, with gender-separated saunas, steam rooms and hot and cold jacuzzis. Body scrubs and massages available.
Culture
Japanese-style garden in Golden Gate Park with a teahouse, koi ponds and a drum bridge. Paid admission.
Music
Historic music hall in the Fillmore District that has hosted major acts since the 1960s. Tickets are event-specific.
Night market
Waterfront district with seafood stands, souvenir shops and views over the bay toward Alcatraz. Free to walk.
Fitness
City recreation center at 1900 Geary Blvd in the Western Addition with an indoor heated pool offering lap and recreation swim. Drop-in swim fee applies.
History
Former federal prison on an island in San Francisco Bay, now a national park site reached by ticketed ferry. Advance booking required.
Before you leave the airport