San Francisco is filled with culture, fine eating, nightlife, and more. From beaches and parks, museums, bike riding, cable cars, to street performers, there is always something to do. The hard part is deciding how you’ll spend your time! Here are a few recommendations:
Being on Alcatraz Island is a unique experience. There is an audio tour of the Cellhouse that is told by actual officers and inmates of Alcatraz. Tours run around 2.5 hours. Ticket prices range from $24.50–$31.50 for adults and $15.25–$18.75 for children (5–11). Toddlers (0–4) are free. The tour leaves from Pier 33 and is easily accessible by public transportation. After the tour, why not grab a bite to eat or do some shopping at Fisherman’s Wharf?
Fisherman’s Wharf is one of San Francisco’s most popular destinations because there is so much to see and do. You can catch a bay cruise to Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge. Ride a cable car, rent a bike, tour the aquarium, and more. There are shops, boats, shows, and even sea lions to watch! One of the main attractions though is the seafood. From sidewalk vendors selling shrimp or crab sandwiches to fine dining establishments, the seafood lover will find something fresh and delicious to eat.
For a great outdoor activity that involves exercise, rent a bike! It is the best way to quickly see many of San Francisco’s landmarks. Blazing Saddles has several locations to rent a bike. They provide maps of popular bike routes and destinations. Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge, see the giant Redwoods, tour charming Sausalito, and catch a ferry ride back.