San Francisco bargains
January 19th, 2010 by admin
Use your Go San Francisco Card to take the Alcatraz Island Tour for an additional $13* for an adult ticket (regularly $26) and an additional $8* for a child (regularly $16). To get these rates, present your valid Go San Francisco Card at the Alcatraz Landing Ticket Booth to redeem this offer (subject to availability).
The Alcatraz Island Tour includes round-trip ferry to Alcatraz Island and a 45 minute self guided cell house audio tour. No one can tell the Alcatraz tale like the men and women who actually lived it and the award-winning Alcatraz Cellhouse Audio Tour brings history alive through the actual voices of the correctional officers and inmates who served time and worked on the island.
The tour is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, and Mandarin. Allow approximately 2 1/2 hours for the full tour experience and dress appropriately.
In addition to getting you the above rate on the Alcatraz ferry and tour, the Go San Francisco card gets you into 50 San Francisco area attractions for FREE as the full cost of those admissions are covered by the price of the card. That’s something no coupon or travel deal can top. See the full list of all the museums, tours, and attractions that accept the Go San Francisco Card.
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August 27th, 2009 by admin
September is California Wine Month. And even if it wasn’t, September is always a great month to visit the California Wine Country!
The California Trade and Tourism Commission has rallied some 75 wineries, hotels, and restaurants across the state to put together special offers for people who want to make the most of Wine Month. Our favorite is the Wine Country Explorer Pass, which in addition to the usual savings it provides those looking to get a taste of Napa and Sonoma, has a special offer with Summit Lake Winery.
Summit Lake Vineyards & Wineryis a wonderful family owned winery, and in September it is offering Wine Country Explorer Pass customers a special 15% off purchases of their new releases and 20% off the remaining bottles of the 2003 vintage.
The CTTC has a portion of their site dedicated to all the various offers available in September. You can see the complete list by clicking here. It is a long list, but they have broken it up by region to help you find the specials relevant to your plans.
“California is the leading destination for wine and food travel in the U.S.,” said Caroline Beteta, president & CEO of the CTTC and chair of the U.S. Travel Association. “We produce 90 percent of American wine and 350 different crops, making us a playground for the culinary arts, which translates to a gourmet paradise for foodies yearning for a deeper connection with California’s great wine and fresh produce. California Wine Month is the ultimate time wine connoisseurs can enjoy the Golden State, and these special offers make it even more appealing.”
Cheers to that!
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May 12th, 2009 by admin
California Academy of Sciences is now part of the Go San Francisco Card. Holders of San Francisco’s best attraction pass now get free entry to the Academy along with 50 more of the Bay Area’s best things to see and do.
After nine years of planning, four years of construction and $488 million, the new California Academy of Sciences recently opened its doors to the world. The new Platinum LEED certified museum is the only place on the planet to combine an aquarium, natural history museum, the world’s largest all-digital planetarium, and a rain forest dome under a 2.5-acre living roof.
With the addition of the California Academy of Sciences, the Go San Francisco Card’s convenience, cost savings and flexibility for visitors to the city is now that much better. Customers choose one, two, three, five or seven day cards at a low, pre-paid price. Customers have the ability to use the card to gain access to an unlimited number of attractions each day from 9:00am to 5:30pm and the Card also provides discounts at popular restaurants and shops and the ability to skip the lines at many attractions. Each Go Card also comes with a color-printed, pocket-sized guidebook full of maps, travel tips and itineraries for San Francisco.
“The ‘do more, see more’ vacation mantra is still valid, but it’s getting rounded out with ‘and do it for less,’” said Cecilia Dahl, Founder and President of Smart Destinations. “By adding the California Academy of Sciences to our roster of San Francisco attractions, we’re proud to offer our customers the ability to visit a museum that is so rich in history and knowledge – a real ‘must-see’ in San Francisco.”
“Officially the greenest museum in the world, we’re thrilled to be able to welcome additional visitors to experience all that the Academy has to offer under its mission to ‘explore, explain and protect the natural world,’” said Richard Peterson, Director of Travel Industry Sales at the California Academy of Sciences.
It really is a one-of-a-kind place: you can peer in on an albino alligator living in a swamp, get close to a colony of penguins or watch sharks and rays slither through their tank. Then you can walk through the four-story rain forest where you wind your way through Borneo’s Bat caves, see chameleons of Madagascar, climb into the tree-tops of Costa Rica and descend by elevator into an Amazonian flooded forest.
Throughout the week there are daily programs and activities at the exhibits including Coral Reef Dives, Penguin Feedings, and a Swamp Talk about the inhabitants native to swamps in the southeastern United States.
So if you are visiting the Bay Area, be sure to check out this amazing new attraction.
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April 14th, 2008 by susan j
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No visit to Northern California would be complete without tasting wine from a local vineyard. Napa and Sonoma Valleys produce some of the country’s best wine. Here, just north of San Francisco, you can tour a vineyard, taste some local wines, and relax at one of several spas.
If you’re in Napa Valley on a Saturday morning, then you’re in luck. Starting in June and running through October, Goosecross Cellars is offered a one hour from 10:30-11:30 am. Set against a gorgeous rose garden surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, the class teaches the basics of wine tasting in a welcoming and fun environment. You’ll learn about wine storage, proper tasting techniques, and other facets of wine. Please call 800-276-9210 or , as classes fill up quickly!
Of course, with a Go San Francisco Card you can also experience one of Goosecross Cellars’ “classic wine tastings and get 10% off wine purchases. The card includes tastings at several other local vineyards, including Franciscan, Simi Winery, and Taste Downtown Napa. Bottoms up!
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January 10th, 2008 by susan j
Sunday, January 13 (various times)
The city of San Francisco presents with special activities and prizes for kids at 35 of the Bay Area’s best museums and attractions. Get in free to places like de Young Museum, ZEUM at Yerba Buena Garden, and others!
Through Sunday, January 27
Catch an at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The exhibit features more than 40 images by this prolific photographer.
Ongoing
The Chabot Space & Science Center presents , a “global adventure of science and discovery.”
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December 5th, 2007 by susan j
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I was enjoying a free piece of cake at a post-performance reception recently when my younger brother (just on the cusp of celebrating the big 2-1) remarked that “man, I love free food! But once I graduate college, I guess I’ll have to buy my own.”
One of our older companions reassured him, saying “you can enjoy free food and drinks well into your thirties, trust me.” Little brother is not quite old enough to (legally) appreciate free alcohol, so when my colleague Shannon B. passed along the link to , I figured I would pass it along to all of you loyal blog readers and intrepid travelers.
With editions for , , , and , MyOpenBar seeks out the best open bars from coast to coast and posts the details seven days a week, so you’ll never have to shell out for beer or cocktails again. Unless, of course, you want to. Cheers!
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November 9th, 2007 by jamie a
See Jyet Kauswer with Pork at Burma SuperStar
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No matter what cuisine strikes your fancy, this guide to restaurants in San Francisco will keep both your stomach and wallet happy!
For a traditional American brunch, check out . Dine on delicious Belgian waffles and eggs Benedict, with most breakfast prices ranging from $7-10. The portions are known for being generous, so come hungry!
At , the subs are so big you can even split one with a friend! Known for heaps of fresh avocado and “special sauce,” you can get your order to go and enjoy it near the water.
In the mood for a unique hot dog? From duck to wild boar sausage, is the place to try a dog like you’ve never had before. With toppings like sauerkraut, wasabi mustard, and curry ketchup, make yours a one-of-a-kind treat.
Enjoy a tea leaf salad, fiery chicken with tofu, and cardamom cinnamon rice all at . Call ahead to reserve a table at this happenin’ place and bring along a group so you can all order different dishes and share! Be sure and top off your dinner with some lychee sangria or ginger lemonade.
If you’ve never tried Ethiopian food, is a perfect introduction. Try out the Vegetarian Platter to share and get a little taste of everything, then pair it with some of their delightful on-tap beers or Tej honey wine.
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