No matter where you go in San Francisco, every corner of our landscape is undoubtedly picture perfect. There are specific sites around, though, that make for absolutely stunning Instagram-worthy settings, and we've rounded them up so that you can plan the perfect backdrop to your next impressive influencer-type photoshoot.
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3601 Lyon St / (415) 376-1704 / Website
It's just a fact that you simply cannot take a bad photo at the Palace of Fine Arts. With its towering columns, ornate details, and elegant architecture, it's no wonder why this remnant from the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition was preserved to stay as an integral part of San Francisco's classic beauty. This is a popular site for many to hold photoshoots and even wedding ceremonies, either by its lake or under its massive dome.
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Pier 7 along the Embarcadero is an effortless walk just past the Ferry Building with a view that immediately rewards you. This is a gorgeous wooden dock lined with string lights which boasts panoramic views any way you face. Bonus tip if you snap your picks right at dusk for the splendidly radiant sunset and string light combo!
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Roosevelt Way &, Museum Way / (415) 831-2700 / Website
Apart from the many mountains in which to get a sweeping view of the skyline, our pick is Corona Heights Park just above the Castro for its endless view of downtown that almost looks like a Hollywood backdrop. The short hike or drive up to this desert-like peak is tremendously easy, with just the right amount of sunshine and ample space at the summit to get all the good angles (though we know there aren't any bad ones).
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100 34th Ave / (415) 750-3600 / Website
Stepping into the Legion of Honor at Land's End feels like you've immediately entered the Louvre, which makes it the perfect lookalike for a European-themed photo moment! From its many surrounding columns, to the sculpture garden, and outdoor fountain, this museum's exterior just exudes opulent elegance, and you may even get a cameo from The Thinker.
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333 Post St / (415) 486-4800 / Website
Union Square in the heart of downtown is a bustling plaza surrounded by art, fashion, and the towering shops and hotels, which makes for an excellent urban-jungle type shoot. Just nearby the square is Maiden Lane, a beautifully illuminated alley that's cute, serene, and delightfully off-the-beaten-path.
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425 Mission St / (415) 597-5000 / Website
Salesforce Park is quite literally an elevated setting, towering among SoMa's glorious skyscrapers as a lush garden with sleek futuristic light and architectural features. Many come to this sumptuous oasis to do yoga, relax, and naturally, capture some exclusive shots either by the cutting-edge fountain, in the Prehistoric Garden, or even within the spaceship-like terminal lobby.
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The Dutch Windmills can be found at the very western end of Golden Gate Park, which in itself has countless areas for enchanting photoshoots, like the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers, Music Concourse, or Hippie Hill. The windmills though, host the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden at its base, making it feel like you've stepped right into The Netherlands, though we doubt you could find an equally-bucolic Ocean Beach right next to one there like here.
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201 Marine Dr / (415) 504-2334 / Website
San Francisco has plenty of captivating preserved military forts and old fortresses that make for long days of fascinating exploration, and why not snap some beauty pics while you're at it to? Head to Fort Point's building top right at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge to capture the grand architecture of everything here, along with the mesmerizing ocean view.
By dressing up and coming out to these magnificent city sites, your photos will be breathtakingly inimitable and uniquely San Francisco.
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