Things to Do in San Francisco From Fountains to Live Jazz

4.4 (679)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

Market St & Steuart St

Vaillancourt Fountain anchors this 3.6-acre waterfront plaza at the foot of Market Street, where open sightlines reach past the Ferry Building toward the Bay Bridge and the water. Trees line the nearby road, the square stays open around the clock, and weekends bring larger crowds.

4.7 (6,093)

1192 Market St.

Broadway tours play inside this 1926 landmark, where a cathedral-like auditorium and ornate historic architecture keep the stage visible from virtually every seat. Food and drink orders arrive at your seat during performances, and the theater holds a 4.7 rating across more than 6,000 reviews.

4.5 (42)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00

1501-1699 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

Six mature Eucalyptus trees planted in 1904 tower over San Francisco's smallest park, a sidewalk memorial on Octavia Street. A commemorative plaque honors Mary Ellen Pleasant, an abolitionist and civil rights worker, and the small site stays open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

4.8 (1,591)

Wed, 12:00 – 17:30; Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 22:00

201 Franklin St

Live jazz from internationally renowned performers fills Miner Auditorium, with select sets paired with synchronized light shows. Balcony positions leave room to stand or move, while third-level side seats can sit behind structural beams. An adjoining restaurant covers dinner before the show.