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California Academy of Sciences vs Golden Gate Bridge
Both are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, California Academy of Sciences is preferred by most reviewers compared to Golden Gate Bridge. California Academy of Sciences ranks #3 in San Francisco with positive reviews from 13 reviewers including Atlas Obscura, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
California Academy of Sciences
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55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Fodor's
"The Cal Academy is one of the city's most spectacular treasures."
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Concierge
"The California Academy of Sciences is as renowned for its collection—over 26 million specimens gathered over the past 150 years—as it is for the building that houses them."
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Be sure to pick up tickets for the hourly shows at the state-of-the-art Morrison Planetarium, the world's largest all-digital planetarium; sit up high for the best perspective on the 75-foot-diameter dome.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Architect Renzo Piano's 2008 landmark LEED-certified green building houses 38,000 weird and wonderful animals in a four-story rainforest and split-level aquarium."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Museum, in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, extends green, sustainable architecture in unprecedented ways."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Renowned for its collection—over 26 million specimens gathered over the past 150 years—as it is for the building that houses them."
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Even on a foggy day, when mist twirls in the treetops, the park views from atop the roof are stupendous.
Golden Gate Bridge
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Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
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Fodor's
"With its simple but powerful art-deco design, the 1.7-mile suspension span that connects San Francisco and Marin County was built to withstand winds of more than 100 mph."
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"Opened in 1937, Golden Gate Bridge is named after the Golden Gate Strait, the entrance to the San Francisco Bay."
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Instead of driving or cycling (or jumping), walk across the bridge to savor the majestic views—but be sure to dress appropriately.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Franciscans have passionate perspectives on every subject, but especially their signature landmark."
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Travel + Leisure
"Do yourself a favor and see the Golden Gate Bridge the way it was meant to be seen: from below."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Perhaps the world's most beautiful bridge."
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Walk across the bridge to savor the majestic views—but be sure to dress appropriately. It can get chilly up there.
