How to Spend a Rainy Day in San Francisco
San Francisco is a great city for walking, but when the weather doesn’t cooperate, it’s important to know where to take cover. Don’t let precipitation (most common in winter and spring) dampen your sightseeing. Here's how to make the most of a rainy day during your holiday by the bay.
- Board a bus, minivan, or private vehicle for asightseeingtour of the city and stay dry.
- Discover legendary and contemporary artworks at thede Young Museum, Legion of Honor, or Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).
- Shop for gourmet goods from Bay Area food purveyors at theFerry Building Marketplace, which boasts four dozen merchants including an independent bookstore.
- Take restless kids to theCalifornia Academy of Sciences(Golden Gate Park),Exploratorium(Pier 15),Aquarium of the Bay(Pier 39), or theWalt Disney Family Museum(Presidio)—and skip the line with a booked ticket.
- Spend the dayshopping at Union Squaredepartment stores and luxury boutiques, and check out premium retailers atWestfield San Francisco Centre.
- Combine an audio tour ofAlcatrazwith anindoor attraction at Fisherman’s Wharf, such as Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Madame Tussauds, or the San Francisco Dungeon.
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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket: Skip the Line
Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this skip-the-line pass. Walk right in with this pre-paid ticket to enjoy the museum's 4-story rain forest, planetarium, and aquarium. Avoid wasting your precious vacation waiting in the long lines to purchase tickets for this exhibit-packed museum. Your admission includes all shows and exhibits, and is a perfect activity for families.
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Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Gain admission to the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco, located at Pier 39 between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Alcatraz ferry landing. A general admission ticket provides direct access to all of the aquarium’s main exhibit areas, which house more than 20,000 sea creatures. Learn what is typically found in San Francisco Bay and the nearby Pacific, including sharks, river otters, and even octopuses. The aquarium features interactive exhibits, as well as walk-through glass tunnels where schools of anchovies and fluorescent jellyfish swim overhead and around you.
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art General Admission Ticket
SFMOMA houses more than 33,000 modern and contemporary works of art on seven floors. See paintings, sculptures, photography, architecture, design, and media created by masters. Plus, with two restaurants and a cafe, it’s easy to take a break whenever you’re in need to regain some extra energy.
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de Young Museum General Admission Ticket
Enjoy skip-the-line general admission to San Francisco’s de Young Museum, home to one of the city’s most prominent art collections. Seated in Golden Gate Park, you have the chance to explore the rare artifacts of the permanent exhibitions, as well as sculptures and paintings. Upgrade your ticket to include entrance to the Special Exhibitions or the insightful commentary of an audio guide. Be sure to stop at the Hamon Observation Tower before heading out, and enjoy spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline. With this ticket, you can also enter the Legion of Honor Museum at no extra cost.
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Madame Tussauds and San Francisco Dungeon Combo
Grab a photo with your favorite celebrity lookalike at Madame Tussauds and get your adrenaline pumping at the San Francisco Dungeon. Head over to Fisherman’s Wharf and wander through the six interactive areas of incredible wax figures, from the Oval Office to Hollywood. Then experience the dark past of San Francisco during the actor-led experience of The Dungeon, featuring two rides.
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Madame Tussauds General Admission
Purchase your ticket ahead of time for guaranteed admission to Madame Tussauds San Francisco. See famous figures from San Francisco and around the world at this popular attraction including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and George Clooney.
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San Francisco Combo: Ferry Building Food Tour and Alcatraz
Tour San Francisco's Ferry Building Marketplace with a culinary expert guide and sample many products from artisan and local food purveyors. Then visit the former maximum-security prison, Alcatraz, to shed light on the history-packed location during this full-day excursion in San Francisco.
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Legion of Honor Museum General Admission Ticket
Explore one of San Francisco’s most prominent art collections with admission to the Legion of Honor Museum. Set in the headlands above the Golden Gate Bridge, the building’s stunning neoclassical exterior is modeled after the Palais de la Légion d’Honneur in Paris. Inside, discover an impressive collection of ancient Mediterranean art, European paintings and sculptures, and the most extensive assemblage of works on paper in the American West. Upgrade your ticket to include entrance to the Special Exhibits or the insightful commentary of an audio guide. Your ticket also allows you to enter the de Young Museum at no extra cost.
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