San Francisco Family Attractions
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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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 16th, 2008 by susan j
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Coming up on Saturday, May 17, the USS Hornet will welcome Troopfest 2008 to its decks. Proceeds from the event will go towards packages to support United States troops overseas. Highlights of the event include a give hour classic rock concert played on the hangar deck. The concert will feature Greg Kihn Band, Midlife Vices, Cocktail Monkeys, Evolution: A tribute to Journey, Chris Jackson of 98.5 KFOX, and Grammy-winning musician Tony Lindsay.
In addition to musical performances, the event also includes tours of the USS Hornet (which is permanently moored at Pier 3), exhibit and sponsorship tables, and a raffle. Grand prize in the raffle is a 12-day cruise for two from Holland America Line.
Advance tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for youth (5-17). A special military ticket is available for $15 with valid military I.D. Tickets are $5 more if purchased at the door. The adult ticket also includes a raffle ticket, and additional raffle tickets may be purchased for $15 each, or eight for $100. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 510-521-8448 x282. Free parking is available.
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April 3rd, 2008 by susan j
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If you dream of rich chocolate souffles and dark chocolate tortes, then mark Sunday, April 13 on your calendar for the second annual . Highlights of the salon include chocolate tastings, demonstrations, chef and author talks, wine pairings, and more.
Participants include premiere chocolatiers like Cosmic Chocolate, Poco Dolce, Vermeer Dutch Chocolates, and, of course, San Francisco favorite Ghirardelli Chocolate. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children, and children under 6 are free.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then check out these other posts on dining in San Francisco:
Best Desserts in San Francisco
Sites We Like: tablehopper
Tartine Bakery
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March 27th, 2008 by susan j
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No trip to San Francisco would be complete without time to admire views of San Francisco Bay and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. To help visitors and locals appreciate the beauty of the Bay Area, San Francisco’s Red and White Fleet have offered cruises along the Bay since 1892.
This year the Red and White Fleet’s California Sunset Cruise celebrates 5 years of service. This relaxed, family-friendly cruise is one of Red and White Fleet’s most popular cruises. Don’t forget your camera, because you’ll want to capture the stunning views of San Francisco Bay at twilight. Other highlights include views of Alcatraz and a delicious buffet created by the renowned sourdough bakery, Boudin.
Red and White Fleet also offers a Golden Gate Bay Cruise and a San Francisco Explorer Cruise.
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March 10th, 2008 by jamie a
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From March 12-16th, check out the at the Cow Palace!
With thousands of blossoms and gardens to go ga-ga over, both amateur gardeners and seasoned pros alike will have a fantastic time at this year’s show. Spanning three acres, the highlights of the show include a garden container display, Sproutopia (for the kids!), the newest plants, presentations from the Bonsai Club, wine bars, and a health pavilion.
You can also use this opportunity to not only tour some beautiful gardens, but you can learn about the craft from the best of the best. The garden show offers covering tons of topics, ranging from adding art and accessories to your garden to hands-on interactive activities for the kids.
After the show, you can always pick up a and tour the , ,or the .
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February 8th, 2008 by susan j
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What better way to see San Francisco than aboard a cruise ship in San Francisco Bay? Founded in 1892, the historic continues serving the Bay Area with cruises that offer picturesque views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Marin County, and more. The Golden Gate Bay Cruise departs daily from Fisherman’s Wharf, and there are special holiday cruises throughout the year, too.
Here are some of Red and White Fleet’s February cruises:
Wednesday, February 14, 5 pm
Saturday, February 23, 2 pm
About.com’s Ingrid Taylor has also blogged about the Red and White Fleet .
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January 17th, 2008 by susan j
Friday, January 18 (5 pm-10 pm)
The de Young Museum presents Friday Nights the de Young featuring live music, poetry, films, dance, tours, lectures, plus hands-on art activities for children and adults.
Friday, January 18-Sunday, January 20 (various times)
Lamplighter Music Theater presents a musical adaptation of the classic children’s story, The Secret Garden.
Saturday, January 19 (8 pm-10 pm)
The 24Hour Art Show is an annual gathering of Bay Area artists. The venue is announced on Friday, so text the phrase “24hour” to the number “41411″ to get the inside scoop.
Through Sunday, January 27 (various times)
The 7th annual San Francisco Sketchfest brings 17 days of comedy to San Francisco.
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January 14th, 2008 by jamie a
Whale Watching in Monterey Bay, San Francisco
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If you’re looking for a memorable experience for you and your family on your next visit to San Francisco, there’s nothing better than a whale watch. Right now is prime whale watching season, as they are migrating through the area to and from Alaska. I haven’t been whale watching in San Francisco, but I have been on a tour from Cape Cod, and I can definitely say that it was one of the best vacation experiences I ever had, full of excitement and wonder.
Included with the , is full service and family-friendly, touring the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. With and a , they pride themselves on knowing the seas like no one else in the area. Here’s their to answer any questions you may have about length of tour, what to wear, or weather conditions.
Before you head out for your adventure on the high seas, Chris has also put together a that can be seen on the tours and the differences between all the species. Be sure to read up and get to know these amazing creatures.
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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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