San Mateo County Castles & palaces + People pictures

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Discover the man behind Mickey Mouse at this interactive museum located in the heart of San Francisco’s Presidio neighborhood. 

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

This mile-long stretch of beach offers striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.

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.  

Learn about the old-fashioned cable cars that have transported San Franciscans for generations as you tour around a historic powerhouse and working museum.

This historic and lively district offers an eclectic mixture of ornamental houses, exotic shops, restaurants, small museums, temples and food markets. 

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

This famous fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park was founded in the 19th century and boasts a collection dating back to the 1600s.

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

This vast scientific institution is one of the world’s largest museums of natural history.

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

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

Hike through a scenic park and enjoy fishing, bird-watching and other outdoor activities in this beautiful coastal city.

Visitors may get the wrong idea from the name of this attraction. It’s actually a charming landmark of days gone by in this city by the bay.

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

Relax on the sand, spot seabirds, fly kites and enjoy other outdoor activities at this secluded San Francisco beach.

One of San Francisco’s most exclusive neighborhoods features stunning mansions, spectacular views and a great selection of shops and restaurants.