Things to Do

While in San Francisco, take advantage of the city’s iconic neighborhoods and breathtaking landscapes – from the rolling hills and Painted Ladies of Alamo Square to the dynamic energy of the Mission District. Known for its stunning Victorian architecture, sweeping bay views, and cultural richness, San Francisco is a city of distinct and vibrant communities. While attending the conference, consider hopping on a historic cable car, exploring the waterfront at Fisherman’s Wharf, or wandering through Chinatown, the oldest in North America.

Want to explore the city but not sure where to begin? SF City Guides offers free walking tours led by knowledgeable volunteers passionate about the city’s history and hidden stories. These tours are a fantastic way to experience San Francisco beyond the typical tourist map.

For ideas on what to do and how to get around, visit SF Travel, the city’s official tourism site. You might also want to look into the San Francisco CityPASS, which offers discounted entry to top attractions such as the Exploratorium, Aquarium of the Bay, and a cruise of San Francisco Bay.

To learn more about San Francisco through a human rights lens, read Dr. Monisha Bajaj’s Human Rights Landmarks in San Francisco. And, if you are interested in learning about the region’s rich activist traditions, consider joining one of the Bay Area activist history tours happening during the conference. Options include a Radical South Asian History Walking Tour in the Mission District and a Black Panther Party Murals Tour in West Oakland. Both provide an opportunity to engage with local histories, neighborhoods, and community narratives that continue to shape the Bay Area today.