The San Francisco campus occupies a beautifully renovated building, which was built in 1924 and is listed in the National Historic Register. The building is home to multiple classrooms, a student lounge, two computer labs, one video conference room,... more
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Aquarium of the Bay is a marine nature center affiliated with The Bay Institute. The Aquarium is dedicated to protecting, restoring and inspiring conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed-from the Sierra to the sea. It is accredited by the... more
Aquatic Park was built in 1939 as a public bathing club between Hyde Street Pier and Fort Mason. Now the National Maritime Museum is here. A great place to spend a weekend. The braves swim in the chilly waters. Ghirardelli Square and the cable car tu... more
Come experience emerging artists at one of our four galleries across San Francisco. Featuring the work of students, alumni, and faculty from Academy of Art University, each gallery is designed to promote the work of our community and promote the arts... more
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A venue for theme parties, festivals, trade shows, exhibits and conventions. Also suitable for use as music, film and video production stages. The Festival Pavilion extends over the San Francisco Bay and is one of the few San Francisco venues to o... more
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Fisherman's Wharf is a neighborhood and popular tourist attraction in San Francisco. It roughly encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from Ghirardelli Square or Van Ness Avenue east to Pier 35 or Kearny Street. The F Market street... more
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Fisherman's Wharf is a neighborhood and popular tourist attraction in San Francisco, California. It roughly encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from Ghirardelli Square or Van Ness Avenue east to Pier 35 or Kearny Street. The F M... more
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Fort Mason Center, located in the historic piers and buildings of Lower Fort Mason, offers a variety of activities of the highest quality at minimum or no cost, suitable for all ages and interests. This former military base offers the opportunity to... more
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Ghirardelli Square is one of San Francisco's most treasured landmarks. The story of the city is played out in the Square's history and we're proud to share that with you. Welcome to Ghirardelli Square – home to some of the finest views, galleri... more
A National Historic Landmark and part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Center houses about 30 nonprofit organizations and is the setting for more than 15,000 meetings, conferences, performances, and special events, attended by 1.5 mil... more
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It started with an Eric Clapton guitar (a Fender Lead II, for the gearheads in the audience). The beginning of something that nobody even knew was beginning. Today there are more than 70,000 guitars, drums, pianos, harmonicas, microphones, shirts,... more
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, located on the edge of San Francisco Bay, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, is a park that can be visited year round. Begin with a trip to the Visitor Center (415) 447-5000, located at 499 Jeff... more
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Are you ready for your starring role? The world famous Madame Tussauds is now open on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf! Located next to Pier 39, join us to walk the red carpet and experience the true spirit of San Francisco. Immerse yourself in S... more
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Welcome to the Musee Mecanique, one of the world's largest privately owned collections of mechanically operated musical instruments and antique arcade machines. We will take you on a journey from turn of the century hand cranked music boxes to modern... more
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This San Francisco landmark features some of Fisherman's Wharf's best shopping and attractions. Ride the carousel or watch the sea lions. There are more than 25 one-of-a-kind gift stores that carry automobile, Hollywood, and rock 'n' roll memorabilia... more
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Pier 43 1/2 is home to the Red and White Fleet. Their boat tours make daily trips to many of the Bay Area's most popular destinations that can only be accessed on the water. more
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San Francisco has staked its claim as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, bringing in travelers from all over. And though the city has its fare share of sights to see, one of its premiere institutions is Ripley's Believe It or Not, located... more
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Founded in 1871, San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) is one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in the practice and study of contemporary art. As a diverse community of working artists and scholars, SFAI... more
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The San Francisco Maritime Museum features interactive exhibits, ship models, figureheads, maritime paintings, photos, and artifacts. Its library has a premiere collection of martime history: books, magazines, oral histories and reference service to... more
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We serve entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties. More than 50 retired and active professionals provide free and confidential business counseling and a variety of low-cost workshops to boost your... more
The Sea Lion Center is a division of bay.org, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit with the mission to protect, restore and inspire conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed, from the Sierra to the sea.  We offer free interpretive programs to co... more
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The SS JEREMIAH O'BRIEN is one of two remaining fully functional Liberty ships of the 2,710 built and launched during WWII. The O'BRIEN has the distinction of being the last unaltered Liberty ship and remains historically accurate. Moored at Pier 45,... more
An 18-hole miniature golf course, arcade, food and drink (beer and wine included), and party rooms. more
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The Cannery, located at the foot of Columbus Street, overlooks San Francisco Bay. It was originally built in 1907 and was once the largest peach cannery in the world. Today, The Cannery is a waterfront marketplace featuring lots of charm, unique sho... more
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OPEN FOR LOTS OF THRILLING FUN! Great for parties, get-togethers, office outings, youth groups, fundraisers, church groups and all family fun. Ride the 7D Dark Ride Experience, The Flyer--San Francisco Soaring & Wings Across America, as well as s... more
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The USS Pampanito (SS-383) is a World War II Balao class Fleet submarine museum and memorial that is open for visitors daily at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. The Pampanito made six patrols in the Pacific during World War II during which she san... more