Location: Chinatown
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What to do and see in Chinatown, California (CA): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
Restaurants in San Francisco
1. Grant Avenue
2. Old Cathedral of St. Mary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
This downtown San Francisco landmark was the first Catholic church in California.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
Old Cathedral of St. Mary's is the first cathedral in California. It is an active Catholic Church. I visited the Cathedral when I was in Chinatown area of San Francisco. It began in 1853. The stone work is from China and was brought over by boat. The cathedral is very pretty with stained glass windows. There is more I read about the history in the history cases when one enters the cathedral. There is also a Cathedral Store, which I visited. They had some nice manger sets.
3. Notre Dame Des Victoires Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
I visited Notre Dame Des Victoires Church in San Francisco. It is a Roman Catholic Church. The church was founded in 1856 to service the French Catholic Immigrants during the Gold Rush.
4. Bank of Canton
5. Jack Kerouac Alley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By olgalatapi - Toronto, Canada
There is a particular energy and spirit you feel in this place. It is also right next to City Lights Bookstore which is one of my favorite bookstores in the world.
6. Sing Fat Co. building
7. Hop Sing Tong Building
8. The Street of the Painted Balconies
9. Chinatown Alleys
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By dunadan - Lynnwood, United States
The alleys in Chinatown are so well-known that there are bronzed relief maps detailing all of them embedded in the ground throughout the district. There are some great finds to be had in some of the alleys (fortune cookies, anyone?) and lots of other hidden gems awaiting your discovery. If you are in the area, whether shopping for cheap souvenirs, eating some great food, or taking a tour, be sure to turn that corner down a narrow lane and see where it leads to--it's an adventure!
10. Chinatown
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7,035 reviews
This electric neighborhood of 100,000 people is not to be missed, and it's not hard to find: listen for the clack of mahjong tiles and nose out the salty spicy squid.
Reviewed By GlobeTrotting809857 - San Francisco, United States
Love this place it is vibrant much like Hong Kong in a way great food places shops new traditional... My favorite new era Chinese food restaurant is here
