Take some time out from the hectic pace of life at Yerba Buena Gardens. There's nothing like spending an hour or two to get your energy levels going again.

This recreation and green space is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Downtown San Francisco. But Yerba Buena Gardens isn't the area's only highlight. Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island are some other interesting sights nearby.

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