Attractions in San Francisco
Aquarium of the Bay
Fisherman's Wharf
Meet 20,000 amazing marine animals as you walk through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels. Touch sharks and rays. It's like skin diving without getting wet. Open daily except Dec. 25. Summer hours 9am-8pm. Most other times M-Th 10am-6pm, F-Su until 7pm. Admission $15.95 adults; $8 seniors (age 65+) and children (ages 3-11); $39.95 family (2 adults, 2 children). Children under 3 free. Prices and hours subject to change.
Address: Pier 39
Hornblower Cruises & Events
Embarcadero
Offers an only-in-San Francisco experience complete with welcoming service, delicious cuisine and views of the area's most celebrated sites. Champagne brunch cruise Sa-Su 11:30am-1:30pm, Alcatraz discovery lunch cruise daily 11:30am-1:30pm, Supper club cruise F-Sa 7:30-10:30pm, Dinner dance cruise F-Sa 7:30-10:30pm, Su-Th 7-9:30pm. Prices vary, discount for seniors, military and children. AE, D, MC, V.
Address: Pier 3, On the Embarcadero
City: San Francisco 94111
Phone: 415-788-8866
Fax: 415-434-0425
Pier 39
Fisherman's Wharf
There is something for everyone at Pier 39, one of San Francisco's premier bay attractions: a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, bay-view restaurants and a variety of fun-filled attractions.
Address: P.O. Box 193730
City: San Francisco 94119-3730
Phone: 415-705-5500
Presidio of San Francisco
Presidio
Formerly a military post, the Presidio is a National Park and recreational paradise featuring spectacular vistas, beautiful trails, and historic and architectural treasures. Come for a hike, a walking tour, a picnic, to view an exhibit or take a stroll back in time. Entrance and most programs are free; open daily year-round.
Address: 34 Graham Street
City: San Francisco 94129
Phone: 415-561-5444
Alcatraz Cruises
Fisherman's Wharf
The official and only transportation carrier to Alcatraz Island. Guaranteed lowest prices. Advance reservations recommended. Book tours and print tickets on-line to avoid the crowds.
Address: Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing
City: San Francisco 94111
Phone: 415-981-ROCK (7625)
Angel Island Company
Marin County/Sausalito
This company oversees recreation, sightseeing and hospitality options on Angel Island State Park in San Francisco Bay. Responsibilities include mountain bike rentals, open-air tour trams with an audio interpretive program, reservations and shuttle services for the United States Immigration Station, guided segway tours, operation of the island's Cove Cafe, catered picnics and special events services. Hours W-Su in April; daily May-Oct.; Sa-Su only Nov. and March; closed Dec.-Feb. Tram Tours times noon. Tram prices $13.50 adults, $12.50 seniors, $9.50 juniors ages 6-12. Prices and schedule subject to change; call for information or visit Web site. Minimum in a group 15 for tours and 30 for full-service. For more information call the reservation office at 415-897-0715 or the Cove Cafe at 415-435-3392.
Address: 5757 - A Sonoma Drive
City: Pleasanton 94566
Phone: 415-897-0715
Fax: 925-426-3075
Boudin at the Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf
Set in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, two-story flagship building allows visitors to observe the bakery in action. Learn how sourdough French bread is made and why it cannot be baked anywhere else on earth. Complimentary trip to tasting room included with Museum & Bakery tour.
Address: 160 Jefferson Street
City: San Francisco 94133
Phone: 415-928-1849
California's Great America
Silicon Valley
Only place in Northern California where families can hug Nickelodeon® characters and enjoy the most rides, most water rides, most coasters and an 11-acre water park. Open April-October. Visit the Web site for pricing and calendar.
Address: 2401 Agnew Road
City: Santa Clara 95054
Phone: 408-988-1776
Fax: 408-986-5855
Conservatory of Flowers
Golden Gate Park
Historic San Francisco landmark in Golden Gate Park since 1879 boasting rare tropical flowers and plants from around the world. Architectural gem with five distinct galleries. Tu-Su 9am-4:30pm, open holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Free children 4 and under, $7 for adults, $5 for youths 12-17, seniors 65+ and students with ID, $2 for children 5-11.
Address: 100 John F. Kennedy Drive
City: San Francisco 94118
Phone: 415-831-2090
Fax: 415-666-7257
Driven Raceway
Sonoma County
Premiere indoor kart racing and family entertainment facility. Come experience European style racing with the most sophisticated and high-speed electric karts available today. M-Th 11am-10pm, F until midnight, Sa 10am-midnight, Su until 9pm. MC, V.
Address: 4601 Redwood Drive
City: Rohnert Park 94928
Phone: 707-584-3748
Filoli
Silicon Valley
A historic estate and includes a 36,000 square-foot mansion and European-inspired gardens. Tu-Sa 10am-3:30pm, Su 11am-3:30pm.
Address: 86 Canada Road
City: Woodside 94062
Phone: 650-364-8300
Fax: 650-366-7836
Golden Gate Fields
East Bay
Live thoroughbred racing with the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop. For groups, meetings, incentive and leisure with great food, views and action. Admission for live racing Grandstand $4, Clubhouse $6, Top of Stretch $2, Turf Club $10-15. AE, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V.
Address: 1100 Eastshore Highway
City: Berkeley 94710
Phone: 510-559-7383
Hearst Castle
Monterey/Carmel Central Coast
Publisher William Randolph Hearst's 165-room estate was designed by noted architect Julia Morgan and built between 1919 and 1947. Daily tour times and ticket prices vary. Evening Tours during the spring and fall.