Visiting San Francisco

Fodor's Travel: Visit just before sunset (it's $7 for the elevator to the top) when the Transamerica Pyramid, framed by the tower's arches, is bathed in a golden glow.

Fodor's Travel: Uncork a bottle of Cabernet, put your iPod in the dock, and play Tony Bennett’s "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Sleep with the curtains open to catch the skyline as the morning fog lifts.

Fodor's Travel: Position yourself at the right beneath it and snap a picture with the sculpture, created by Swedish pop-art pioneer Claes Oldenburg and Dutch artist Coosje van Bruggen, juxtaposed against the bridge.

Fodor's Travel: Hand your cell phone or camera to your passenger and maneuver the eight tight turns from top to bottom amid the famous manicured hydrangeas. Then look back up: The best photo ops are from the bottom.