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The San Francisco Bay Area offers a
fascinating array of entertaining,
innovative, educational and fun attractions
for the whole family, guaranteed to delight,
amaze and amuse. |
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ALCATRAZ |
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Discovered in 1775, Alcatraz Island once
served as the site of the first American
lighthouse on the West Coast and then as
a harbor defense fort during the Civil
War. The Island’s isolated location in
the Bay eventually determined its
utility as a federal prison from 1934 to
1963, home to the likes of Al Capone and
the “Birdman.”Following the prison’s
closing (1963), Native Americans seized
the Island in 1969 and claimed it as
Indian land. Alcatraz, a mile and a half
off the coast of Fisherman’s Wharf, is
now maintained as part of the National
Park Service and is home to rare flowers
and plants, marine wildlife, and nesting
sea birds. Tour the Island, experience
the beauty and history, and visit the
barred cells while an award-winning
tape-recorded tour lets you hear what
life was like from its former residents,
both prisoners and correctional
officers. Wear warm clothes and
comfortable shoes. Reservations strongly
recommended. |
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Information, tickets,
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departures at Pier 33
Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco, CA 94133 |
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ANGEL ISLAND |
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 Angel Island State Park, a short ferry
ride from Fisherman’s Wharf’s, is the
largest island in the bay, with
spectacular views of the Bay Area. The
island has miles of hiking trails and
bike paths, plus picnic areas with table
and charcoal barbeques. Historic
military structures from this West Coast
internment camp still remain. An
open-air, audio-enhanced TramTour®
circles the island.Tours run weekends in
March and November, weekends and some
weekdays in April and October, and daily
between May and September. Bikes may be
brought by ferry or rented on the
Island. For kayak tours, call
415-488-1000. Several campsites are
available for overnight stays. |
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Ferry information: -
Blue &
Gold Fleet
Pier 41 ½
Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco, CA 94133 |
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Park information: -
415-435-1915
Blue & Gold Fleet: -
415-773-1188 |
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AQUARIUM OF THE BAY AT PIER 39 |
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 Discover the incredible world that lies beneath the waves of the San Francisco Bay as you walk through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels filled with 20,000 amazing marine animals, including Sevengill Sharks, the Bay’s largest predators. Touch Leopard Sharks, bat rays and tide pool animals. Explore the lair of the Giant Pacific Octopus. Visit the mesmerizing world of Moon Jellies and Sea Nettles. Get up close and personal with Blue Tongued Skinks and other land animals in PG&E Bay Lab, an interactive climate change exhibits. Dozens of free-with-admission events every day, including hands-on animal encounters. Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday-Sunday 10am-7pm; summer hours 9am-8pm. Times may change; call 1-888-SEA-DIVE for more info. Admission: Adults $15.95; $8 for seniors (65 and over) and ages 3-11; age 2 and under free; Family Rate (two adults and two children) - $39.95 (a savings of $7.95). |
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PIER 39
Beach Street and
The
Embarcadero
Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco, CA
94133 |
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BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM |
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 The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a
hands-on indoor/outdoor art, science and
theatre campus for children ages 6
months to 8 years. Programs feature
hands-on art, science and environmental
exhibitions, performances, special
events and ongoing educational
curricula... all with a focus on fun!
Families can catch plastic crabs in nets
in Bay Hall’s life-size fishing boat,
create art in Studios 5 & 10, discover
science in the Wave workshop, and
explore the Tot Spot, an interactive
learning environment for the 3 and under
set. The Museum occupies a complex of
historic fort buildings in a spectacular
setting at the foot of the Golden Gate
Bridge. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am- 4pm;
Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission:
Adults $10; children 8; seniors $8.
Members and children under 1 free. |
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Fort Baker
557 McReynolds Road
Sausalito, CA 94965 |
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BOUDIN SOURDOUGH MUSEUM & TOUR |
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Visit the Boudin Museum at Fisherman's
Wharf and tour through an array of
photos, artifacts, and interactive
exhibits to learn about the history of
Boudin and the art and science behind
their original San Francisco Sourdough
Bread. Watch bakers prepare the dough
from start to finish, and then enjoy a
taste of the freshly baked bread.
Baker's Hall features a bakery cafe and
gift shop. Open daily 10am-7pm. |
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160 Jefferson Street
Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, CA 94133 |
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CABLE CAR BARN & POWERHOUSE |
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First-hand look at the massive
cables and machinery that power the
system. The on-site Cable Car Museum
has historic memorabilia and antique
cable cars. Gift shop. Open daily
10am-6pm. Free. |
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1201 Mason
Street @
Washington
San Francisco,
CA 94108 |
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