5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
best view is actually from Alcatraz
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Activity duration is 1 day
8.6 out of 10 with 1454 reviews
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California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Activity duration is 23 hours and 59 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 131 reviews
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GoCar San Francisco Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 11 reviews
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San Francisco Giants Baseball Game at Oracle Park
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San Francisco CityPASS®: Experience 4 must-see attractions
Activity duration is 9 days
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Reviews of San Francisco Bay
4.6
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
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Ferry ride deon Oakland to SF is highly recommended to avoid the traffic on bay bridge.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Bring a jacket and headband, its very windy and can get cold.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
It's a big body of water
5/5 - Excellent
Bokahri
mesmerizing place
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Took the Cal Train. No other way to do it for sure. Went to Fisherman's Wharf. Got there too late for Alcatraz.
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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach during your trip to Alameda?
USS Hornet Museum
You can learn about the history of Alameda with a stop at USS Hornet Museum. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
AMF Southshore Lanes
You can enjoy the entertainment at AMF Southshore Lanes during your trip to Alameda. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Bowlero Alameda
You can take time to visit Bowlero Alameda during your travels to Alameda.
Alameda Dog Park
After visiting Alameda Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alameda.
Crab Cove Visitor Center
Explore the great outdoors at Crab Cove Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Alameda. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this family-friendly area.
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Hyatt Regency San Francisco
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
1700 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA
Extended Stay America Suites Oakland Alameda Airport
1260 S Loop Rd, Alameda, CA
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
380 S Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
68 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro, CA
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
150 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
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