San Francisco Botanical Garden

This tranquil spot tucked away in Golden Gate Park has been offering oriental-style refreshment to frazzled metropolitans for over a century.

The whole world is at your feet in one of the most venerable scientific institutions in the US.

This much-loved museum houses a fascinating collection of American painting, African art and Asian textiles.

Go boating on Golden Gate Park’s largest lake. The placid body of water is the home of turtles, ducks and during winter, Canadian geese.

This peaceful oasis in the heart of the city has been a favourite leisure haunt for locals and visitors alike since 1871.

Admire the incredible array of blooms on display, from insect-eating plants to elaborately shaped orchids, at this well-preserved Victorian-era conservatory.