5/5 - Excellent
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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 1466 reviews
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History & culture
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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
9.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
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Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
7.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
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Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 578 reviews
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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
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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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Coyote Point Park
Surround yourself with inspiring nature, learn about the San Francisco Bay Area and meet its wild inhabitants in San Mateo’s sprawling waterfront park.
San Bruno Point Park
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore San Bruno Point Park, a lovely green space in South San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art scene.
San Francisco Baking Institute
Explore the campus of San Francisco Baking Institute during your visit to South San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
CuriOdyssey
Meet the animals who call CuriOdyssey home during your travels in San Mateo. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
After visiting Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Poplar Creek Golf Course
Play a round of golf in San Mateo at Poplar Creek Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as biking. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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