10 Amazing Places In San Francisco That Are A Photo-Taking Paradise
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Stephanie Garr
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Being one of the world’s most picturesque cities (no, we’re not biased!), San Francisco is a photographer’s paradise. There’s a photo-opp at nearly every corner, but a few spots in particular deserve a shoutout for anyone looking to snap quintessential photos in San Francisco.
If you want a good photo in San Francisco, the general rule is you gotta work for it: Climbing these Epic Hills (like Twin Peaks, pictured here) will get you the panoramic shot of your dreams.
From every angle this beauty is downright breathtaking. And, no, it ain’t red. It’s "International Orange." For great views of the bridge, head to Crissy Field to the east and Baker Beach to the southwest.
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Once a bustling pool—the world’s largest indoor swimming pool, in fact—the Sutro Baths have been reduced to ruins, but what remains at Lands End is beautifully haunting. This spot in particular is a popular one for engagement photos.
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Alcatraz itself may not be all that pretty, but it’s still a pretty cool spot to shoot. And once you step onto the island, you’ll find yourself primed for some great photos of the bay, downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, and beyond, too.
Originally built in 1915, this majestic building in the Marina will transport you to Ancient Greece. And the swans always make for a lovely touch.
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Just make your way down to the palm-tree-lined Embarcadero and walk along the bay… you’ll find photo-opps in every direction, from the Bay Bridge to Cupid’s Span to the Ferry Building and all the way to Pier 39.
Atop Telegraph Hill is this tower named after a wealthy eccentric — how San Francisco, right? The tower and the surrounding Pioneer Park boasts 360 views of the city and bay, offering tons of opportunities for the perfect shot.
Who doesn’t love these vibrantly colored, perfectly placed Painted Ladies? It ain’t called Postcard Row for nothing.
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Ignore the sunbathers, picnickers, and just plain slackers sprawled out on the grass, because this expansive park offers some spectacular shots of downtown San Francisco. Also, don’t forget to head over to the Mission Dolores for some more great shots.
For some of the most artistic urban shots, head straight to Clarion Alley and Balmy Street for some of the city’s most intricate, gorgeous, and provocative murals.
Where are your favorite places to take photos in San Francisco? There are way too many to choose from, right?!
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