The Best Landmark in Bay Area

Old Mission San Jose

Mission San Jose was founded on June 11, 1797 by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen on a site which was part of a natural highway by way of the Livermore Valley to the San Joaquin Valley. It is the fourteenth of the 21 Spanish Missions in Alta Califor... more

Old St. Hilary's Landmark

A Landmark & Wildflower Preserve. Originally built as a Roman Catholic church, Old St. Hilary's Landmark is a Carpenter Gothic building in original condition. Built in 1886. With views of the City, TwinPeaks, Angel Island and the Golden Gate,... more

Orinda Theatre Square

Designed by architect Alexander Aimwell Cantin built by Donald Rheem in1941, the art-deco style Orinda Theatre is a true treasure.  more

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church - 906 World Cultural Center

This beautiful landmark: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, is San Francisco Landmark. The former Roman Catholic church dates back to 1912 and was designed by architects Frank T. Shea and John D. Lofquist in the Mission Revival style. Located in a cher... more

Palace of Fine Arts

The gallery area now houses the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and the Exploratorium. The theatre, which seats 1,000 in a continental-style configuration, was added in 1970. The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre is operated by the Palace of Fine Arts League,... more

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Peralta Adobe & Fallon House Historic Site

The Peralta Adobe — Fallon House Historic Site is located in downtown San José, alive with restaurants, bars, and unique vendors.  Adjacent to San Pedro Market, the Peralta Adobe Plaza offers outdoor seating where you can enjoy han... more

Phelan Building

The Phelan Building, a San Francisco landmark is an, 11-story, 267,400 square-foot office building constructed in 1908. The steel framed building is an exquisite example of Victorian architectural style. The white exterior is adorned with Renaissance... more

Phone Booth

Old-timers, lesbians and hipsters alike frequent this tiny locale. Weekends get crowded but during all in all, it's a great dive. Stuart, of Broke-Ass Stuart fame, gives a wonderful ode to this classic watering hole - https://www.sfgate.com/bars... more

Potrero Hill Neighborhood Center

Designed and built in 1922 by late architect Julia Morgan, the Neighborhood House registers #86 on San Francisco's Historic Landmark roster. Originally built for Russian immigrants fleeing Czarist oppression, the center provided the community with cl... more

Rengstorff House

The Rengstorff House is Mountain View's oldest historic house and is one of the finest examples of Victorian Italianate architecture on the West Coast and is a prime model of adaptive reuse. Today this beautifully restored historic house museum provi... more

RH San Francisco

Our five-story, 80,000-square-foot design gallery blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. Located in the landmark Bethlehem Steel Building, the 1917 structure has been meticulously restored and reim... more

Salesforce Park and Transit Center

Behind the curvature of a pearlescent lace-like awning, this multi-story San Francisco landmark transforms the former Transbay Terminal into a commuter hub and an urban destination. With interiors open to the light, it's a sociable, open space for pe... more

Salesforce Tower

Salesforce Tower, formerly known as the Transbay Tower, is a 1,070-foot (326 m) office skyscraper in a downtown that's slowly shifting south. It is located at 415 Mission Street between First and Fremont Streets, next to the Transbay Transit Center s... more

Sam's Castle

The castle, built in 1908, boasts a long colorful history. Come and take a guided room-by-room historical  tour led by Bridget Oates, the author of the Sam’s Castle book. The 1.5 hour event includes light refreshments and time to revel in... more

San Francisco Federal Building

The San Francisco Federal Building is an 18-story building at 90 7th Street on the corner of Mission and 7th streets in the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco, California. The building was designed by the Morphosis architectural firm, as a... more

San Francisco Main Public Library

A true jem for San Francisco. The Main Library is an amazing resource for children or adults looking to stay up on reading, internet access or even meeting friends. Here is a a listing of the services available at the Main Library. Access Servic... more

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San Francisco Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and represents a uniquely successful partnership between the City of San Francisco and the San Francisco Zoological Society. We designed the Zoo with the underlying belie... more

San Jose Convention Center

The San Jose McEnery Convention Center is located in Downtown San Jose, four miles south of San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC). It is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, performing arts facilities, nightlife, museums and cultural attractions.... more

Santa Cruz Mission Historic Park

The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park sits atop Mission Hill offering a patio, gardens, and excellent views of the city.  The park features the only building left of the 12th California Mission, Misión la Exaltacion de la Santa Cruz,... more

Santa Rosa Central Library

The Central Branch of the Sonoma County Library has been providing library services to the citizens of Santa Rosa since 1859. It was the 14th public library established in the state and received a grant from the Carnegie Foundation to build on the co... more

SFMOMA

SFMOMA is dedicated to making the art of our time a vital and meaningful part of public life. For that reason we assemble unparalleled collections, create exhilarating exhibitions, and develop engaging public programs. In all of these endeavors, we a... more

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Shadelands Ranch Museum

The Shadelands Ranch house and grounds are open to the public for docent-led tours each week from February through October. The Museum is closed on all major public holidays. more

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Situated on over 60 acres in the heart of Silicon Valley -- 10 miles north of San Jose and 35 miles south of San Francisco -- Shoreline boasts one of the worlds largest tent structures, state-of-the-art sound and video systems, and helpful, friendly... more

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Sonoma State Historic Park

Sonoma State Historic Park is open to the public almost every day of the year, except for several major national holidays. Park staff members are on duty in the Mission and at the Vallejo Home. There is a large parking lot behind the Toscano Hotel an... more

Specs Twelve Adler Museum Cafe

Spec's is a North Beach institution. Good bar scene. Crowded on weekend evenings. ------- Spec's can be easily overlooked, so look for 250 Columbus, and knock on the yellow door to your left. Nearby landmarks include City Lights Bookstore and... more

St. Brigid Church

Dating back to 1864, the church is a San Francisco landmark. The stone building sits with distinction on the corner of Van Ness and Broadway. In 2005, the Academy of Art University purchased the building. more

St. Joseph's Arts Society

Based out of a National Historic Landmark in San Francisco, the 1913 Saint Joseph's Church has been revitalized as a haven, a forum and a source of inspiration for artists, patrons and the public. ~~~~~~~ "You can buy a drink, a book, or an ext... more

Starlite

Everyone has a story at Starlite. With close to a century of splashy cocktails and shared stories within its walls, Starlite shines as a historic and revered San Francisco establishment. A host to the most lively of parties, impresarios, and celebrit... more

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State Theatre of Modesto

The only historic, non-profit theatre in the region showing classic, foreign & independent films. The Art Deco State Theatre was built in 1934 by S. Charles Lee and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. After decades as a film h... more

Sunnyside Conservatory

Immerse you and your guests through the hundred-year-old garden, rejuvenated with a thriving collection of drought-tolerant plants, succulents and palms. Complimenting the landscape is the octagonal redwood conservatory, originally built in 1898. The... more

The 16th Street Station in Oakland

The 16th Street Station is a historic landmark in West Oakland, California and is now available as a one-of-a-kind rental space. The site offers a breath-taking majestic Main Hall, brick industrial space and gritty urban graffiti in one unusual packa... more

The Cannery

The Cannery, located at the foot of Columbus Street, overlooks San Francisco Bay. It was originally built in 1907 and was once the largest peach cannery in the world. Today, The Cannery is a waterfront marketplace featuring lots of charm, unique sho... more

The Catalyst

Most people know the Catalyst primarily as a music venue, but Santa Cruz bar-goers know it's much more than that. Upstairs there's actually a solid dive bar with six pool tables, a jukebox, and even a few arcade games. The Catalyst is a classic ve... more

The Cathedral of Christ the Light

As an edifice of transcendent beauty, built to stand for centuries, The Cathedral of Christ the Light Center fulfills a diversity of needs for Oakland and the surrounding East Bay communities. The Cathedral is the spiritual home of all the members of... more

The Fillmore

The Fillmore was a dance hall operating under various names and managements - The Get Acquainted Society, Ambassador Dance Hall - through the 1930s, and a roller rink through the 1940s. In 1952, local entrepreneur Charles Sullivan began to book some... more

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The Guerneville Pedestrian Bridge

At the main intersection in town, Main Street and Armstrong Woods Road, there is a town plaza, with permanent chess tables, at the foot of the historic pin truss Guerneville Bridge which is now a pedestrian way. Located off the plaza is the Visitor's... more

The Historic Linekin Building

The Historic Linekin Building is a Queen Anne Victorian built in 1893 by Leander Linekin, a prominent Hayward resident and hardware store owner. The building was rehabilitated in the 1990's and converted to offices. A number of professionals have th... more

The Human Rights Campaign Shop

The San Francisco Store offers a wide spectrum of merchandise featuring the signature Human Rights Campaign's Equality logo. Our apparel selection includes t-shirt, sweatshirt, jackets and caps. We also offer a wide variety of merchandise including k... more

The Mint

A great place to cut loose with your friends. There's almost always somebody singing.   A karaoke institution.   Perfect for buds, groups and lots of laughs. more

The Old San Francisco Mint

Once a repository for one-third of the nation's gold reserves, the Old Mint embodies the resilient spirit of San Francisco. A distinctive presence in San Francisco, the Old Mint is perfect for a wide variety of corporate and social gatherings such as... more

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