Well, Matt Bamberg, a native San Franciscan, has just released his new book, 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in San Francisco.
This might a great buy if you want to take the “best” pics in San Fran so try it out.
Thanks for stoppin’ by Matt! 
Written for beginner to experienced amateur photographers, “50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in San Francisco” shows visitors and locals alike how, where, and when to take amazing photographs of the City by the Bay. Focusing on using traditional photographic techniques with digital cameras and accessories, the book teaches step-by-step how to photograph both famous landmarks and off-the-beaten-path sights that elude most tourists. Filled with stunning imagery and designed to be slipped into a camera bag or backpack and taken along, readers will find all the information they need to take unique, compelling images of San Francisco in this compact guide.
I wish I had gotten a hold of this a few months ago, I just returned from a trip down to California. But there are definitely some great sites down there. All those sea lions down by the pier just laying around is so cool.