Aquarium of the Bay

Description
What lies beneath the surface of the Bay? See, touch, discover, and learn about the fascinating marine life of the San Francisco Bay and surrounding waters. Walk through crystal clear tunnels filled with 20,000 aquatic animals, including sevengill sharks-the Bay's largest predators. Touch sharks, rays, and sea stars. Daily events include behind the scenes tours, animal feedings and naturalist presentations. Discover the Bay's distinctive ecosystems and the importance of preserving this amazing natural resource.

Hours
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm;
Friday-Saturday, 10:00 am-7:00 pm;
Summer Hours, 9:00 am-8:00 pm;
Hours are subject to change

Asian Art Museum

Description
The influence of Asian cultures can be felt throughout San Francisco. The Asian Art Museum, one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art, explores the origins of that influence through its spectacular collection of more than 17,000 artworks spanning 6,000 years of history: sculpture, paintings, textiles, furniture, and more. View colorful treasures from Asia's rich past and dynamic present, enjoy delicious pan-Asian fare at Cafe Asia, or shop for unique gifts at the museum store. Note: The Go San Francisco Card is accepted until 5:30 pm. During all other times, standard admission will apply. Special exhibits may have an additional charge.

Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Thursday open until 9:00 pm

AT & T Park - Home of the San Francisco Giants

Description
Visit a ballpark in America where home runs can be 'splash hits,' where the breathtaking Bay views rival the action on the field, and where you can watch one of baseball's most hallowed franchises play inside an architectural landmark. This behind-the-scenes tour of sensational AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, will take you to places only the players and coaches go: the Giants' dugout, the visitors' clubhouse, and even the field. Note: The ballpark tour takes approximately 1 1/2 hours and covers two miles of walking. All stops are subject to change depending upon team schedule and area availability.

Hours
Daily, 10:30 am and 12:30 pm

Bacchus & Venus Wine Tasting & Art Gallery

Description
Experience the California Wine Country only minutes from San Francisco. The Bacchus & Venus Wine tasting room, retail store, and art gallery is located in the heart of Sausalito, just across the Bay. Sample wines from California's finest wineries, pick up a few bottles to take home with you or have them shipped, then catch the ferry back to San Francisco. Note: Minimum age requirement for wine tasting is 21 years old. Parking is validated with a minimum purchase of $15.00.

Hours
Daily, 11:00 am-7:00 pm

Bay Area Discovery Museum

Description
Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, the nationally recognized Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor family museum that offers a full range of activities for children ages 6 months to 8 years old. The Museum's unique programs feature hands-on art and science exhibits, cultural performances, workshops, and special events...all with a focus on FUN! Families can explore a life-size shipwreck in Lookout Cove, climb aboard a real fishing boat, encounter a simulated tide pool, net plastic crabs in Bay Hall, create art in Studios 5 & 10, discover nature in the Science Lab, and frolic in the Tot Spot, an interactive learning environment for kids 42' and under.

Hours
Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm;
Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Bay City Bike Rental and Tours

Description
Bike the Bay! Discover why biking the bay is one of the top 10 must-do activities when visiting San Francisco. Whether you're a beginner or a cycling veteran, Bay City Bike has a bike and route just for you! It's easy to bike the bay trail over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, and return by ferry. Or, cycle to Golden Gate Park, taking in the city's majestic coast and historic Presidio. Bay City Bike makes getting you the right map, the right bike, and the right equipment a top priority so that your biking experience is safe, exciting, and memorable. Don't want to self guide or go it alone? Upgrade your Go San Francisco Card's included self-guided bike rental to the Daily Guided Tour (departs at 10:00 am). Daily Guided Tour rides along the SF Waterfront bike path, across the Golden Gate bridge and ends in Sausalito. Tour includes commentary and return ferry ticket so you have free time to explore on your own before going back to the city.

Hours
March-October: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-7:00 pm;
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am-8:30 pm;
November-February: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm;
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am-7:30 pm

Blackstone Winery, Sonoma Valley

Description
In 1990 Blackstone Winery was established with the purpose of making exceptional wines. Originally founded as a negociant label, the French term for wineries that buy grapes, Blackstone has become one of the most popular wines in the country. Blackstone draws upon the diversity of microclimates throughout the state of California, carefully selecting only those grapes that will perfectly compliment our distinctive style of wines. Our winemaker consistently crafts wines that are delicious, 'consumer-friendly', and which emphasize quality and value. Note: While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to participate in a wine tasting.

Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-4:30

California Academy of Sciences

Description
Explore earth, ocean and space – all in one place by visiting the "Greenest Museum" in the World. The California Academy of Sciences is the only place in the world to combine an aquarium, natural history museum, Worlds' largest all-digital planetarium and four story rainforest canopy under a 2.5 acre living roof. Slip on a pair of 3D glasses and check out Bugs! shot on location in the tropical forests of Borneo. Meet Claude the Albino Alligator and hang out with Pierre, Howard, Ocio and the rest of the South African Penguin colony. Designed by award winning architect Renzo Piano, the Academy will inspire lifelong curiosity for the natural world as you experience the depths of a Philippine coral reef, climb into the canopy of a Costa Rican rainforest and fly to the outer reaches of the Universe. Still from California Academy of Sciences video Note: The Go San Francisco Card is limited to ONE California Academy of Sciences Ticket per card. Third Wednesday of every month is free of charge; no ticket is required. General Admission ticket includes access to all of the exhibits and shows within the Academy. Please note the Planetarium and Bugs 3D shows are capacity

Hours
Monday–Saturday, 9:30 am–5:00 pm;
Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
(Last ticket entry to CA Academy of Sciences is at 4:00 pm)

California Historical Society

Description
The California Historical Society galleries present fascinating changing exhibitions on the history, art, and culture of the Golden State. The rotating exhibits have featured themes such as 'The Gold Rush,' 'Building California,' and 'California in Time.' Its permanent photography collection containing over 500,000 images includes works by Eadweard Muybridge and Ansel Adams. For the latest exhibition update, please visit the Society's website or call in advance. The Society's store is an excellent resource for books and quality California-themed gifts.

Hours
Wednesday-Saturday, 12:00 pm-4:30 pm

Carmel Mission

Description
Mission San Carlos Borromeo was the second mission of 21 founded in California. Visitors enjoy the four museums, the many vibrant gardens, and the historic Basilica-which is still an active church. The founder and first president of the California missions, Father Junipero Serra, is buried here.

Hours
Monday-Saturday, 9:30 am-5:00 pm; Sunday, 10:30 am-5:00 pm

Cartoon Art Museum

Description
Explore the fascinating history of cartoon art at one of the only museums in the United States dedicated to the preservation, documentation, and exhibition of cartoons in all their forms. Founded in 1984 with the help of an endowment from Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, the Cartoon Art Museum houses over 6,000 original pieces by some of the most renowned and creative cartoonists of the 20th century. The Museum presents permanent and changing exhibits every year that trace the evolution of this unique and accessible art form, including animation, comic strips, comic books, editorial and magazine cartoons, and underground comics. Cartoons are serious art, and the Cartoon Art Museum is serious fun.

Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00

Chabot Space & Science Center

Description
Expand your universe at Chabot! When you're a kid the world is full of boundaries. Bring your kids to a place where they are encouraged to stretch those boundaries and expand their universe. Set amid 13 trail-laced acres of Oakland Hills parkland, Chabot Space & Science Center offers fun and interactive hands-on exhibits, activities and demonstrations. Enjoy our digital full dome planetarium, giant screen theater shows and telescope viewing through spectacular telescopes.

Hours
Wednesday-Thursday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm;
Friday-Saturday, 10:00 am-10:00 pm;
Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm;
*Last entry one hour before closing

Charles M Schulz Museum

Description
This beautiful new museum features exhibits and programs that enlighten visitors about the life and art of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000), creator of 'Peanuts' and an international icon. A visit here will put a smile on your face and make you remember why you love 'Peanuts.' The galleries feature changing exhibits, original cartoon strips, and monumental art by Yoshi Otani. Outdoor courtyards include sculptures and a Snoopy Labyrinth. And don't miss the Museum Store with its unique collection of books, posters, t-shirts, Snoopy plush, and more!

Hours
Monday-Friday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed Tuesdays);
Saturday-Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm;
Open Tuesdays Memorial Day through Labor Day

Chinese Historical Society

Description
San Francisco is home to the largest Chinese enclave outside of Asia. The Chinese Historical Society of America is one of the oldest and largest organizations dedicated to the study, documentation and dissemination of Chinese-American History. The main gallery features an annotated history of Chinese Americans in the US, focusing on the years after the Gold Rush, through the 19th and 20th centuries, up to recent events. Exhibits are bilingual.

Hours
Tuesday-Friday, 12:00pm-5:00pm

Chris Whale Watching in Monterey

Description
Chris' Whale Watching offers full service guided family friendly whale watching tours year round in the third largest deep submarine canyon in the world. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is home to 27 species of marine mammals, 100+ species of marine birds, 345 species of fish and the leatherback turtle. On this amazing whale watching tour you'll get a once in a lifetime educational experience. Chris' Whale Watching prides themselves on having the most experienced skippers in Northern California with the skills, knowledge and experience to navigate the huge Marine Sanctuary. During the summer months you'll see humpback and Blue whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and in the winter months Gray whales.

Hours
2-Hour Winter Whale Watch (December-April): Daily, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm;
3-Hour Summer Whale Watch (May-November): Daily, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm

Clos Pegase Winery

Description
Just down the road from the town of Calistoga, there is a crossroads. It's the intersection of wine and art. At that crossroads, you'll find something rare and remarkable: balance. You'll find serious, passionate estate-grown winemaking balanced with an open-hearted spirit of sharing and celebration. Great works of art exist in harmony with the soil and the vine. You'll find a majestic temple that's both awe-inspiring and welcoming. You'll discover wine that offers both true varietal intensity and food-friendly approachability. You'll experience a place that captures the spirit of Bacchus: equal parts divine and earthy. Look for the crossroads, and there, you'll find Clos Pegase. Note: While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to participate in a wine tasting.

Hours
Daily, 10:30 am-5:00 pm

Conservatory of Flowers

Description
Whether you're an armchair horticulturist or a professional, you'll be amazed at Golden Gate Park's Conservatory of Flowers, the oldest conservatory in North America! The Conservatory of Flowers is a spectacular living museum of rare and beautiful tropical plants, including palms, orchids, bromeliads, carnivorous plants, and much more. With a brand new $4 million program of horticultural exhibits and floral displays, the Conservatory belongs to a distinctive circle of modern American horticultural museums that are on the cutting edge of botanical interpretation and conservation education. From Borneo to Bolivia, the 1,500 species of plants at the Conservatory represent unusual flora from more than 50 countries around the world.

Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm

Contemporary Jewish Museum

Description
With the opening of its new building on June 8, 2008, the Contemporary Jewish Museum ushered in a new chapter in its 20-plus year history of engaging audiences and artists in exploring contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history, art, and ideas. The new facility, designed by internationally renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, is a lively center where people of all ages and backgrounds can gather to experience art, share diverse perspectives, and engage in hands-on activities. Upcoming 2009 Exhibits: Jews on Vinyl (Feb. 6-Jun. 9), The Dorothy Saxe Invitational - New Works/Old Story: 80 Artists at the Passover Table (Feb. 27-Jun. 2), Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater 1919-1949 (Apr. 23-Sept. 7), and Susan Hiller's J Street Project (Jun. 17-Oct. 20).

Hours
Thursday-Tuesday: 11:00 am-5:00 pm;
Thursday, 1:00 pm-8:00 pm

de Young Museum

Description
Founded in 1895 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors to the region for over 100 years. In October of 2005, the de Young Museum re-opened in a state-of-the-art facility that integrates art, architecture, and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination that will inspire audiences from around the world. Designed by the renowned Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and Fong & Chang Architects in San Francisco, the new de Young provides San Francisco with a landmark art museum. The museum's priceless collections include American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, contemporary art, international textiles and costumes, art from Central and South America, the Pacific, and Africa.

Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 am-5:15 pm

Exploratorium

Description
Immerse yourself in a vibrant landscape of colorful sights, sounds, and curiosities! This remarkable museum combines art, science, and human perception into hundreds of exciting and interactive exhibits that make learning fun. Take a sensory journey in total darkness in the Tactile Dome(See Reservation Information), as you crawl, slide and climb through this maze in which your sense of touch is your only guide. Known as the first and foremost of the world's interactive museums, the Exploratorium is housed in the Palace of Fine Arts, located in San Francisco's Marina district near the Golden Gate Bridge.

Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Franciscan Winery

Description
It's all in the blend at Franciscan-daily Magnificat Blending Seminars, Sensory Evaluation, Vineyard Tours, and Personalized Private Tasting in addition to an award-winning lineup of wines. Each of Franciscan's wines has its own singular way of expressing the ground from which it was born. The winemakers believe that great wines are a reflection of their terroir-the combination of soil, topography, microclimate and people. Wine guides have made a commitment to providing guests with a unique and memorable wine country experience in a friendly environment. Whether it's your first time wine tasting or you're a seasoned collector, you will find something new to explore at Franciscan. Note: While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to participate in a wine tasting.

Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

GoCar Tours

Description
GoCar is the first-ever GPS-guided Story Telling Car. Experience what the press is buzzing about, what visitors rave about, and what Time Magazine has nominated as 'one of the most amazing inventions of the year.' Take an award winning tour in a GoCar. Fold up your map, put away the guidebook, and see the San Francisco most visitors never see! Tours available in 5 languages. GoCars are easy and fun to drive. As you drive, it tells you where to turn, but that is not all, it tells you the stories that bring this city to life. The GoCar waits patiently if you want to stop. As soon as you turn your GoCar back on, the tour picks up where it left off. See the places tour busses are not allowed to go and only locals know about. Rent a GoCar and you will see why they were voted the number one way to show visitors San Francisco by SF Weekly. Note: This is a vehicle rental, you will be asked for a personal credit card as a security deposit and you will be required to sign a waiver. .

Hours
9:00 am-5:30 pm;
Peak: May 23-September 8: Monday-Friday only, available daily all other days;
Blackout dates: July 4, May 25 and September 7

Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Description
Celebrate with the Red and White Fleet the 70-year anniversary of San Francisco's original bay cruise with fantastic up-close views of the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge! Make your trip to San Francisco complete with a 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise. Depart Fisherman's Wharf and cruise along the North Beach shoreline past Aquatic Park, Hyde Street Pier, and the ships of the National Maritime Historic Park. The ship sails directly under the Golden Gate Bridge, providing spectacular views of this massive span. As you steam back into the Bay, you sail past the Marin County town of Sausalito and Angel Island State Park. Turning back toward San Francisco, the infamous island of Alcatraz appears on the horizon. Sailing back into Fisherman's Wharf, you see and hear the barking sea lions of Pier 39 and view the SS Jeremiah O'Brien and USS Pampanito, both veterans of WWII. Note: Audio narration is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin, Italian, Thai, Russian, Hindi and Korean.

Hours
Ticket booth opens daily at 9:00 am;
Cruises depart daily from 10:00 am, with departures every 30-45 minutes until 5:00 pm (3:45 pm in winter)

Goosecross Cellars

Description
It's a unique experience to visit Goosecross. Discover a winery where wine tasting is up close and personal in the intimacy of a barrel cellar. Bask in the sun amongst sprawling vineyards and see a working, artisan winery first-hand - you will feel worlds away from everyday cares. Goosecross has a warm and casual atmosphere and the tasting room staff is friendly and entertaining; they aim to please and they do an amazing job. Goosecross provides excellent customer service, 14 different wines, and four popular wine clubs. Goosecross can legally ship to almost every state! Goosecross Cellars...authentic Napa Valley. Note: While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to taste wine.

Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Gray Line Skyview Tour

Description
San Francisco’s only Open-Top Double-Decker Motorized Cable Car Tour. Tour highlights include: Union Square, Civic Center, City Hall, Fillmore Street, The “Painted Ladies”, The Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Ghiradelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Coit Tower, Lombard-Crookedest Street, North Beach-Little Italy, Chinatown and Downtown.

Hours
Daily, First departure at 10:00 am and operates throughout day until 4:00 pm approximately

Gray Line Trolley Tour

Description
Enjoy a narrated tour aboard a replica of a motorized San Francisco Cable Car. Drive through San Francisco's most scenic neighborhoods, including Fisherman's Wharf, Downtown, Union Square, Chinatown, the Financial District, North Beach and the Ferry Building. You can hop off to explore on your own in Chinatown, Ferry Building or Union Square, and then hop on again when the next trolley comes by. It's an exciting way to get acquainted with this exhilarating city. Note: Hop-On / Hop-Off privileges end at 2pm, and the tour will revert to a one-hour tour around the city.

Hours
Daily 10:00 am-3:00 pm;
Departs every 30-45 minutes (traffic dependent)

Gray Line Wine Country Tour

Description
On the San Francisco Sightseeing/Gray Line Wine Country Tour, discover Napa Valley, Sonoma and all that the Northern California wine country has to offer. This full-day winery tour departs from San Francisco. From the beautiful scenery to the famous wineries of California's wine region, Sonoma and Napa counties' Mediterranean climate makes them the premium wine-grape growing provinces of North America. You will experience Napa and Sonoma to the fullest with this tour. Visit both large scale/high tech and small boutique wineries as you learn about wine production and techniques and enjoy wine tasting and winery tours. Lunch opportunities abound at either Sonoma's historic Town Square or Yountville's rustic Vintage 1870- a collection of 30 specialty shops and galleries. (Tour duration: Approx. 9 hours). Note: While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to taste wine.

Hours
Daily: Tour at 9:00 am

Haas-Lilienthal House

Description
Few American cities can boast of such vibrant and dynamic architecture as San Francisco. Within the city, few styles are as defining as the Queen Anne-style Victorians. The Haas-Lilienthal House, built in 1886, captures all the ornate majesty of the period. The house is authentically furnished, and features elaborate gables and a circular corner tower. Your guide on this one-hour tour will give a complete introduction to the Victorian architecture prevalent throughout the city, as well as the history of this house and its inhabitants.

Hours
Sunday, 11:00 am-4:00 pm;
Wednesday and Saturday, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm

Historic Cable Car Ticket

Description
Your Go San Francisco Card includes a ticket to ride on a historic Cable Car. You will need to pick up a ticket at one of the following locations before going to ride the Cable Car. This included ticket is your boarding ticket.

Hours
Daily 8:00 am-5:30 pm

Legion of Honor

Description
The Legion of Honor, a three-quarter scale adaptation of the 18th-century Palais de la Legion d'Honneur in Paris, is one of San Francisco's most beautiful museums. Built to commemorate Californian soldiers who died in World War I, the Legion of Honor is a Beaux-arts building located in San Francisco's Lincoln Park. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge and all of San Francisco, the Legion is noted for its breathtaking setting. The museum displays a collection of over 4,000 years of ancient and European art and houses the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts. Highlights of the collections include works by El Greco, Peter Paul Rubens, Auguste Rodin, Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Claude Monet, Fra Angelico and many other artists. Perhaps Rodin's best-known monumental work, the Thinker, dominates the Legion's outdoor Court of Honor.

Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30 am-5:15 pm

Museum of Craft & Folk Art

Description
The Museum of Craft & Folk Art provides innovative exhibits and educational programs that are designed to connect with and inspire diverse communities. As the only folk art museum in Northern California, the museum is known for a rich offering of focused and unique exhibitions of traditional and contemporary craft from around the world-demonstrating how folk art, contemporary craft and fine art are all part of the same continuum. The Store at the Musuem of Craft & Folk Art offers contemporary functional and decorative objects, new works by established artists and emerging talents, extraordinary jewelry designs, fine international folk art, unusual books and periodicals.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 11:00 am-6:00 pm;
Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Napa Valley Museum

Description
The Napa Valley Museum is dedicated to the culture and environmental heritage of the valley. In addition to its permanent exhibit The Land and People of Napa Valley, the museum presents a diverse range of changing exhibits from fine arts to history to natural sciences. Witness the history and traditions of this wondrous region that celebrates nature, culture, history, and art at Napa Valley’s only regional museum. The Napa Valley Museum features changing and permanent exhibits on art and history of Northern California, including dioramas and artifacts from Chinese settlements, Mexican Ranchos, Wappo Native Americans, Pioneers, Women’s History, Mexican culture and craft, viticulture and geology of the Napa Valley. Opening summer 2009, watch for our expanded history gallery featuring interactive displays for children, hands-on activities and educational programs that allow children and adults to explore the varied culture and geology of the region. Our gift shop carries unique items created by artists featured in current and past art exhibits, jewelry, historic books, posters, cards and souvenirs.

Hours
Wednesday-Monday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Pacific Heights Walking Tour

Description
Pacific Heights Walking Tour is an illuminating 2-hour tour of eastern Pacific Heights, which includes insights into San Francisco's diverse architecture as well as vivid stories of earthquakes, fortunes, and fame.

Hours
Departs Sundays at 12:30 pm from Haas-Lilienthal House

SS Jeremiah OBrien

Description
When in San Francisco, you don’t want to miss touring the SS Jeremiah O'Brien. Located on Pier 45 in scenic Fisherman’s Wharf, the Jeremiah O'Brien is a National Treasure. There are only two surviving WWII Liberty Ships in the world, and the SS Jeremiah O'Brien is the only one in its original WWII configuration. Why is touring the O’Brien a living history lesson? Because she is a D-Day veteran. The ship made 11 trips between England and Omaha Beach that fateful month of June, 1944. In 1994, the SS Jeremiah O'Brien sailed back to Normandy under her own steam for the 50th anniversary of D-Day. Of the original 5,000 ship armada that participated in the D-Day invasion, the O’Brien was the only one to make it back for the 50th anniversary celebration. While on board, explore the engine room (the location of all the engine room scenes in the movie Titanic); the Flying Bridge; the 5 gun tubs; the museum (with its huge D-Day diorama given to the ship by the French people in gratitude for helping liberate them) and the ship store. But most of all, simply soak in the historical monument that is the SS Jeremiah O'Brien.

Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Saddleback Cellars

Description
Rustic and friendly, Saddleback Cellars is a small, family-owned boutique winery in the heart of Napa Valley. Nils Venge, owner and renowned winemaker, purchased the 17 prime acres in 1976, and has been making award-winning wines ever since. Some are very small and uncommon lots made exclusively for his wine club, called 'the Posse.' Nils was the first American winemaker to merit a 100-point score from Robert Parker, one of the world's most notable wine critics. Taste an array of white and red wines in the western-themed tasting room or on tables under the shade trees by the vineyard, where you can enjoy a snack or picnic, walk glass-in-hand alongside the vines, or watch winery operations up close. Note: While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to taste wine.

Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

San Francisco Bay Explorer Cruise

Description
This unique 90-minute cruise from the famous Red and White Fleet travels along San Francisco's modern downtown waterfront with its many high-rise buildings and historic landmarks, into McCovey Cove by the Giants Ballpark, under both spans of the massive San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, around Yerba Buena and Treasure Islands, and past Alcatraz. Along the way, view monk seals and other marine wild life in their natural environment, the lighthouse on Yerba Buena Island, and the construction of the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge! Learn about San Francisco's natural history, Native American culture, and the bay area's architectural gems through wireless headphones.

Hours
May 20, 2009-September 7, 2009: Daily, 3:30 pm departure

San Francisco Walking Tours

Description
Put on your most comfortable walking shoes for a historical 2-hour guided walking tour presented by San Francisco Architectural Heritage. These rotating tours explore the neighborhoods and architecture that make this city special. Second Saturday: Movie buffs and architecture lovers will enjoy the 'Walk Along Broadway,' which peeks at some stunning Victorian and Classical Revival houses including the 'Mrs. Doubtfire' house. Third Saturday: 'Beyond Union Street: A Walk Through Cow Hollow' explores this neighborhood's evolution from dairy farms and roadway inns to Victorian houses and mansions, and the grand Art Deco apartment buildings that replaced many of them. Fourth Saturday: 'Walk the Fire Line' takes you along Van Ness Avenue near the 1906 fire line and offers marvelous pre- and post-1906 architecture and anecdotes.

Hours
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays of the month at 1:30 pm

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Description
Voted the World's Best Seaside Amusement park for the last two years, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is set along the beautiful Monterey Bay. The Boardwalk features dozens of modern and classic oceanfront thrill rides including the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and the hair-raising 125-foot Double Shot tower, plus an 18 hole miniature golf course, award-winning game arcades, restaurants, shops and family bowling. The admission-free amusement park offers many free events throughout the year including summer beach concerts and live entertainment.

Hours
The Boardwalk is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During fall and spring a limited number of rides are open for weekends and holidays. The Casino Arcade, the Boardwalk Bowl, and Neptune's Kingdom Miniature Golf are open year-round with the exception of December 25.

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Description
Perched on the ocean bluff, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Lab is a stunning public facility dedicated to ocean science and conservation. Aquarium and exhibits feature the everyday tools of ocean exploration and focus on research conducted by scientists on site and around the world. Daily tours, hands-on programs/touch tank, and spectacular views available every day! Come learn about the types of questions scientists ask and get a glimpse of the processes that generate insights and understanding. The goal is to instill in visitors a lasting appreciation of the role science plays in understanding and protecting the world's oceans. The Seymour Center is part of the University of California Santa Cruz Long Marine Laboratory.

Hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm

SFMOMA

Description
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is one of the world's most innovative museums of modern and contemporary art. Take in American paintings by Richard Diebenkorn, Philip Guston, and Jackson Pollock. Soak up works by Henri Matisse as well as the art of the San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy photographs by Ansel Adams, Alfred Stieglitz, and Edward Weston, or peruse exhibitions on architecture and design or media arts. Whether you're interested in traditional painting and sculpture, extraordinary photography, visionary architecture and design, or cutting-edge multimedia installations, there's a world of art to explore at SFMOMA. Visitors also may enjoy insightful docent tours, the new rooftop garden, the Koret Visitor Education Center, Caffe Museo, and the Museum Store.

Hours
Thursday-Tuesday: 11:00 am-5:45 pm;
Open late Thursdays until 8:45 pm

Simi Winery

Description
Spend the day with Simi Winery, where Sonoma County tradition meets winemaking innovation. Simi Winery has created memorable wines for the past 130 years. Take a walk through history on a tour of Simi's historic stone cellar, and relax while sipping award-winning wines in the welcoming visitor center. The friendly staff will guide you on a tasting of Simi's selections of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, as well as single vineyard and exclusive wines only available at the winery. Tours of the stone cellar and picturesque grounds are offered daily - and they offer delicious wine and food pairings. Note: While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to participate in a wine tasting. There are winery tours daily at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm for an additional charge.

Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Description
Visit Six Flags Discovery Kingdom to experience one-of-a-kind adventures in Land, Sea and Sky! The 135-acre park features a wide range of thrilling experiences, from up-close interactions with exotic land animals and majestic sea life to world-class rides and attractions that will delight families and guests of all ages. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom offers fun and interactive activities including sensational wildlife shows, interactive and educational animal encounters, including an incredible swim with dolphins program, interactive and educational animal encounters, the most thrill, family and kids rides in Northern California, delicious dining options, unique shops, and the opportunity to meet the 'Justice League' super heroes and the lovable Looney Tunes characters. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Northern California's premier family entertainment destination! With eight world-class roller coasters plus rides for all ages, there’s something for everyone. Medusa takes riders down a 150-foot plunge, while Vertical Velocity is the fastest coaster around. Kids of all ages will love Thomas Town™, an exciting themed area based on the popular Thomas the Tank Engine series and adults and kids alike will go to the extremes on the family coasters Cobra and Tony Hawk’s Big Spin.

Sonoma Enoteca

Description
Located in a beautifully renovated 1902 historic cornerstone building, Sonoma Enoteca is the largest wine tasting room on the Sonoma Plaza. This co-op tasting room is a collection of artisan wineries from Sonoma and Napa Valley including Robert Stemmler, Favero Vineyards, Seabiscuit Winery, Dreyer Sonoma, Donum Estates, Compass, Trios, Madrone Ridge, Brion, and Manzinita Creek are all in just one great location. Enjoy wine tasting in this exclusive Mediterranean style environment and visit the unique gift shop offering fresh pressed olive oil, wine accessories, fine art, and hand crafted wine barrel furniture. You may even find yourself visiting with the wine makers themselves. This is a terrific launch pad to get your start in discovering the beautiful wine country. Sonoma Enoteca is proud to ship cases to you wherever you live in the USA! Note: While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to participate in a wine tasting. Wine tasting includes up to six wines.

Hours
Wednesday-Monday, 11:00 am-6:00 pm;
No new tastings after 5:30 pm

Steltzner Winery & Caves

Description
Steltzner Vineyards produces Estates wines, with an emphasis on Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Claret. The winery also produces extremely limited quantities of Riserva Sangiovese, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and is one of the few producers in the Napa Valley of Pinotage. Steltzner Vineyards wines have great balance and are marked by their distinct terroir. The wines are extracted, chock full of flavor, with excellent focused fruit and are wholly representative of each unique vintage. Steltzner wines are crafted to go with food, to drink with family and friends-just as the Stelzner family does.

Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery

Description
Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery is a small, family owned and operated vineyard and winery started in 1971 by Bob and Sue Brakesman. Still run by the Brakesman family, we specialize in small, hand-crafted lots of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel Port, and Rose. Come see how our wines reflect our world famous wine region, Howell Mountain. Note: All tours and tastings are private, one on one, with the owners. While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to participate in a wine tasting.

Hours
Daily, 11:00 am-4:00 pm

Taste Napa Downtown Card

Description
Taste Napa Downtown Wine Card is your ticket to experience world-class wines in one of the most famous wine-growing regions in the world. With 13 wine tasting rooms within walking distance of each other, Downtown Napa has more wine tasting opportunities than anywhere in the world. Wine lovers can taste incredible boutique, limited production, and hard-to-find wines from Napa Valley when using the *Taste Napa Downtown Card - each initial tasting is only 10 cents! Rather not walk? The free Downtown Trolley circulates near Napa Town Center. Year round service, seven days a week starts at 11:00 am; end time varies. Note: You must be 21 years of age or older to participate in a wine tasting. Participating Wine Tasting Rooms are: Bounty Hunter Rare Wines, Ceja Vineyards Wine Tasting Salon, JV Wine and Spirits, Mason Cellars, Napa General Store, Gustavo Thrace, Rocca Family Vineyards, Silo's, Stonehedge, Taste at Oxbow, Wineries of Napa Valley, Trahan Winery and Olabisi Winery Tasting Room, and X Winery.

Hours
Hours vary per wine tasting bar

The Beat Museum

Description
It was in the heart of San Francisco at the Six Gallery on October 7th, 1955 that Allen Ginsberg's first read Howl and from that moment on the Beats would become known as a significant cultural influence that would challenge and ultimately change the world. From the arrest of Lawrence Ferlinghetti and subsequent Howl trial to the publication of On the Road by Jack Kerouac, The Beat Museum allows you to step back in time to where it all began. Explore the influence of the Russian satellite Sputnik, the Beat Generation Women Writers, gay rights, environmentalism, and more. You'll see first editions, autographs, original artifacts, plus watch movies in the theater room.

Hours
Tuesday-Sunday, 12:00 pm-10:00 pm

The Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf

Description
From the ghoulish Chamber of Horrors to the intriguing Hall of Religions (featuring a huge display of The Last Supper), San Francisco's Wax Museum houses one of the world's great collections of amazingly realistic wax figures. You'll find the likeness of all your favorite dignitaries, celebrities, and villains here, including Julia Roberts, Jack Nicholson, and even William Shakespeare. Be sure to see the museum's latest arrivals-Paris Hilton, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Johnny Depp.

Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-9:00 pm

University of California Botanical Garden

Description
The University of California Botanical Garden is a living museum open to the public featuring one of the most diverse plant collections in the United States. Established in 1890, the Garden's 34 acres contain over 12,000 different kinds of plants from all over the world. This worldwide collection features plants of documented wild origin from nearly every continent, with an emphasis on plants from Mediterranean climates (California, Mediterranean Basin, Australia, South Africa, and Chile). The arrangement of the outdoor collections is primarily geographic by continent of origin or by region including Asia, Australasia, California, Eastern North America, Mediterranean, Mexico/Central America, New World Desert, South America, and Southern Africa.

Hours
Daily, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

USS Hornet

Description
(CVS-12) The Eighth HORNET carries a distinguished name in US Naval History. Her namesake dates back to one of the two first ships in the continental Navy. With her creed, 'A Heritage of Excellence,' the USS HORNET bears an impressive list of achievements, including nine battle stars earned for her WWII service, survived 59 attacks without ever being hit, supported nearly every Pacific amphibious landing after March 1944, and the flawless recovery of Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 astronauts. The exhibits onboard include a TBM Avenger and an F14 Tomcat as well as the West Coast's best display of Apollo artifacts. Your tour includes a short film introduction followed by visits to more than four of the ship's decks. Be sure to ride the flight simulator to experience the thrill of flying for an additional charge!

Hours
Daily, 10:00 am-5:00 pm;
*Last entry is one hour before closing

Wm Harrison Vineyards

Description
William Harrison is a family-owned estate and winery producing high quality grapes for limited production ultra-premium Napa Valley wines. The William Harrison Estate Wines come exclusively from our 10-acre estate in Rutherford, CA and are comprised of the five Bordeaux 'noble' grape varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. Because of our limited acreage, our estate wine production usually varies from 1200 to 2200 cases, depending upon the year. Cabernet lovers are often looking for wines which can be traced to a specific plot of land, and the limited production makes them a true find for the wine buff. Our wines exhibit characteristics directly resulting from our unique vineyards and location. Note: While all ages are welcome, you must be 21 years of age to taste wine.

Hours
Thursday-Monday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Description
Provocative, insightful, and amusing, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is San Francisco's premier venue for visual art, dance, theater, music, and film. Exploring the intersection between pop culture and contemporary art, recent exhibitions have explored surfing (Surf Trip), skateboarding (Beautiful Losers), comics (Fantastic!) and computer gaming (Bang the Machine). Yerba Buena Center for the Arts features top contemporary artists from the Bay Area and beyond.

Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm;
Thursday: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm

Zeum: San Francisco's Children's Museum & Carousel

Description
The ever-innovative Zeum: San Francisco’s Children’s Museum at the Yerba Buena Gardens celebrates the techie side of San Francisco with hands-on exhibits in art and technology for the whole family. You can create your own clay animation, star in your own music video, and explore digital photography. Dance your way up the Zeum cone through a children's art gallery or experience Metafield Maze, a life-sized labyrinth. After you've explored all of the 21st-century technology at Zeum, take a ride on the amazing Zeum Carousel, built by Charles Looff in 1906. You've never seen a carousel like this one. The elaborately hand-carved figures include a whole menagerie of fanciful animals-giraffes, camels, traditional leaping horses, and gilded chariots. Note: Carousel: $3.00

Hours
School Year: Wednesday-Friday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm;
Saturday-Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm;
Summer: Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm

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• All About Chinatown Walking Tours - Buy one tour, get one free with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Beat Musem Gift Shop - 10% savings in gift shop.
  
• Beat Walking Tour - 10% savings on the walking tour
  
• Bloomingdales -15% Savings Certificate and Gift with purchase with the Go San Francisco Card.
  
• Restrictions apply; see certificate in-store for details. Limit one per customer, with same-day minimum purchase of 100.00. While supplies last.
  
• Cafe Cacao - (Complimentary mocha beverage with specialty cake purchase)
  
• Cafe Fina - Chef's Choice appetizer (one) per table with purchase of entree with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• California Sunset Cruise - Red and White Fleet - $4 savings per person with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• City Kayak - Savings of $7 per Adult and $5 per Child on Kayak Tour with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Coffee Adventures Cafe - 10% savings on full priced food and beverage purchases with the Go San Francisco Card.
  
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• Evening Chinatown Walking Tour with Dinner - $10 (Adult) / $5 (Child) savings with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Firewood Cafe - Purchase any entree and receive a complimentary side salad with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Fog Harbor Fish House - 20% savings while dining in the restaurant with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Gilroy Premium Outlets - Complimentary VIP coupon book with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Skip the Line!
  
• Goosecross Cellars - Receive an additional tasting of reserve/special wine. 10% savings on eligible wine purchases and free shipping on cases with the Go San Francisco Card.
  
• Grayline Deluxe City Tour - April 1-March 31: Adult pays $23 and Child pays $12 per tour
  
• Grayline Full-day Monterey & Carmel Tour - May-October: Adult pays $41 and Child pays $26 per tour November-April: Adult pays $35 and Child pays $22 per tour
  
• Grayline Full-day Yosemite Tour - $25 savings (adult), $15 savings (child) with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Grayline Half-day Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - May-October: Adult pays $32 and Child pays $14 per tour; November-April: Adult pays $24 and Child pays $11 per tour
  
• Hornblower Cruises - $5 savings on Brunch Cruises; $10 savings on Dinner Cruises; with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• I-SPA - 20% savings on spa services on weekdays.
  
• LE BEASTRO - Complimentary dog breed magnet with $20 purchase OR Complimentary dog breed pewter keychain with $50 purchase with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Local Tastes of the City Tours - $10.00 savings with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Macys Union Square - 10% Welcome Savings Pass or International Savings Card with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Maui Divers Jewelry - Complimentary gift with any fine jewelry purchase with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Napa General Store - 15% savings off dining in the cafe with the Go San Francisco Card.
  
• Napa Premium Outlets - Complimentary VIP coupon book with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• North Beach Pizza - 20% savings with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• PIER 39 Festival Marketplace - Complimentary PIER 39 Fun Pack with the Go San Francisco Card.
  
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• Pick-A-Pearl - Complimentary gift with any fine jewelry purchase with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Pier Market Seafood Restaurant - 20% savings while dining in the restaurant with the Go San Francisco Card.
  
• SF Sightseeing / Gray Line Deluxe City Tour - A 50% savings with the Go San Francisco Card.
  
• SF Sightseeing/Gray Line Monterey, Carmel & 17-Mile Drive Tour - Over a 40% savings with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• SF Sightseeing/Gray Line Muir Woods & Sausalito Tour - Over a 40% savings with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• SF Sightseeing/Gray Line Yosemite Day Tour by Motor Coach - $25 savings (adult), $15 savings (child) with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• SFMOMA - Skip the Line! Express entry will be at the information desk located just inside the entrance.
  
• San Francisco Bay Explorer Cruise - Skip the Line!
  
• San Francisco Electric Tour Company - 25% savings at times listed below with the Go San Francisco Card.
  
• San Francisco Movie Tours - 30% savings on all tours with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Sausalito Segway Tour - 25% savings (on times listed below) on a guided Segway Tour with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Sausalito Wooden Boat Tour - 10% savings on Tours and Book with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Segway Tour: San Francisco - Save 25% April-October, Monday-Thursday 9:00 am
  
• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Skip the Line! Show your Go San Francisco Card at Guest Relations at the main park entrance for admission ticket.
  
• Sonoma Spa on the Plaza - Body Mud Treatment for 2 persons for $108 OR 10% off spa treatments with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Spa Fusion - 20% savings on Spa services with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Tads Steak House - 10% savings on purchase of lunch or dinner with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Tarasco Latin Arts Gift Shop - Complimentary gift with $20 purchase with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Thirsty Bear Brewing Co. - 22oz Handcrafted Beer for $3 with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Urban Trek USA - 30% savings on Urban Treks with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Velo Rouge Cafe - Complimentary cup of coffee (hot or iced) with a purchase when you show the Go San Francisco Card
  
• Ventana Vineyards - 15% savings on regular retail priced wines with the Go San Francisco Card
  
• WIPEOUT Bar & Grill - 20% savings while dining in the restaurant with the Go San Francisco Card.
  
• Westfield San Francisco Centre - Complimentary VIP Passport to Savings with the Go San Francisco Card