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
Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid ticket. Walk right in 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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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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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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