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Ready to share some jealousy-inducing pictures from your trip on social media? Here’s where you’ll find some of the city’s coolest photo opportunities: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE There are plenty of options for postcard-worthy shots of the City by the Bay’s most iconic structure. Start with a walk or bike ride to get out onto the bridge for a closer look (as well as amazing views of the Marin Headlands and city skyline). After that, head down to Fort Point, which sits beneath the bridge, for unique perspectives on the massive steel structure and then east toward Crissy Field to capture a wider shot of the full span. Want more vantage points? Try a hike at Battery Spencer on the Marin County side of the bridge to get a different angle. SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL With its massive dome and sweeping grand staircase, the building known as the “People’s Palace” was built after the original was destroyed in the Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 and became a symbol of the city’s resilience. Whether you want to capture the Beaux-Arts styling up close or prefer a wide shot of the exterior capped off by the towering dome — 42 feet taller than that of the U.S. Capitol Building — there’s no shortage of features to focus on. Throughout the year, the dome is also illuminated with special lights to celebrate events and holidays, offering a nighttime scene to test your photo skills. PALACE OF FINE ARTS Constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, this theater’s Greco-Roman columns and lavish architectural details are a popular subject on Instagram. There are plenty of options when it comes to snapping the perfect picture at this pastoral park, so take a stroll around the whole structure to find your favorite viewpoint. One of our favorites is from across the pond with the reflection of the dome in the foreground. SHARE YOUR FAVORITES. TAG YOUR PHOTOS WITH #ALWAYSSF ON INSTAGRAM.
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