Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in South San Francisco (United States). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: South San Francisco hillside sign, Orange Memorial Park, and South San Francisco Public Library. Also, be sure to include Oyster Point Marina/Park in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in South San Francisco (California).
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South San Francisco hillside sign
The South San Francisco Hillside Sign is a historic sign on a hillside overlooking the city of South San Francisco in San Mateo County, California. It was created in the 1920s and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The sign is the main feature of Sign Hill Park, a city park which provides 30 acres of open space, almost 2 miles of hiking trails, and access to the letters of the sign itself.
The sign spells out "SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO THE INDUSTRIAL CITY" in white-painted concrete letters and is visible to drivers on northbound U.S. 101 and flights to San Francisco International Airport.[1]
Orange Memorial Park
Park, Relax in park
Address: Orange Memorial Park, 94080 South San Francisco (South San Francisco)
South San Francisco Public Library
Public library in South San Francisco, California. The South San Francisco Public Library is located in South San Francisco, California, California. It is an independent city library and part of the Peninsula Library System, a consortium of city, county, and community college libraries in San Mateo County. The library holds approximately 166,000 volumes and has 29,000 borrowers. In the fiscal year 2007-2008, the library circulated 687,000 items. The library provides access to homebound delivery services, numerous children's programs, a literacy program, a community learning center, 77 public computers, and free Wi-Fi.[2]
Address: 840 W Orange Ave, 94080 South San Francisco (South San Francisco)
Oyster Point Marina/Park
Park in South San Francisco, California. Oyster Point Marina/Park is a 408-berth public marina and 33-acre park located in the city of South San Francisco, California on the western shoreline of San Francisco Bay.
The City of South San Francisco owns Oyster Point Marina/Park. The San Mateo County Harbor District has operated Oyster Point Marina/Park under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the City since 1977. The JPA terminates in 2026.
The marina is located close to nearby job centers in various office complexes and high rises in downtown of this city known as a regional biotech center. It includes a fuel dock, boat launching ramp, and fishing pier. In addition to boating and parkland, there are hiking and jogging trails, picnic areas, and 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) of sandy beaches.[3]