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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,
and
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 TramTourŽ
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 ˝
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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Visit Website |
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AQUARIUM OF THE BAY AT PIER 39 |
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 Explore the marine secrets of the
San Francisco Bay. Start your visit
with “Discover the Bay,” 8
fascinating exhibits with over a
thousand new animals. The adventure
continues with a descent under San
Francisco Bay. A moving walkway will
take you through crystal clear
tunnels, 300 feet in length. You'll
be surrounded by 700,000 gallons of
Bay water and more than 23,000
aquatic animals.The Aquarium
experience takes visitors within
inches of thousands of marine
animals indigenous to the San
Francisco Bay, including bat rays to
rare angel sharks to the graceful
giant pacific octopus. Learn the
story of the living Bay in this
unforgettable adventure. And the
whole family will enjoy the touch
pools. 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 $14.95; $8
for seniors (65 and over) and ages
3-11; age 2 and under free; Family
Rate (two adults and two children) -
$37.95 (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
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