Find out if there's a tour around California College of the Arts, a highly-regarded academic institution in the local community. Look on as the energetic scholars run between their classes.
You'll soon see why this Downtown San Francisco modern university is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for other things to see here, Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island are in the area too. They won't take very long to get to from California College of the Arts.