San Francisco Trip Ideas (Mostly) Free Things to Do
Free or Reasonable Cost Attraction
Fort Point National Historic Site is open FREE 3 days a week 10am to 5pm (Check their website to confirm it's still open/free.) From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point protected San Francisco harbor from Confederate & foreign attack during & after the U.S. Civil War. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of the master brick mason from the Civil War period.
Legion of Honor Check their website to confirm that their Free Days is still the first Tuesday of the month, and if special exhibition fees still apply.