The Best Attraction in Bay Area

Alcatraz

Of course, Alcatraz is the tiny little island in the middle of the Bay that has such an amazing past as a top security prision that no one ever successfully escaped from it. But there's much more to its past that can only be discovered by actually vi... more

Aquarium of the Bay

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

Bay Area Discovery Museum

The Mission of the Bay Area Discovery Museum is to engage, delight and educate children through exploration of and connection with the local environment and the diverse communities that live here. ---- The Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) is a... more

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad

The BJWRR has been in operation at Oak Meadow Park and Vasona Park in Los Gatos since 1970. Steam operation starts in April and runs through October most weekends. The two diesel engines run on summer weekdays and weekends November through March. more

Blackhawk Museum

The Blackhawk Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, was established to ensure that significant automotive treasures blending art, technology, culture and history would be exhibited for public enjoyment and educational enrichment. more

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California's Great America

A great time is waiting for you at San Francisco theme parks. Bring the family for fun to San Francisco amusement parks and enjoy the best of the Bay Area. more

Cannery Row

Cannery Row, in Monterey, is the most popular vacation destination on California's Central Coast. This historic waterfront district on Monterey Bay was made famous by writer John Steinbeck, who illustrated Cannery Row life in his colorful stories. more

Coit Tower

It is a matter of historical record that the Coit Tower art project was the prototype for the decade of the New Deal art that followed, 1933-43, halted finally by World War II. Utilizing carefully selected artistic talent, the project provided an ico... more

Conservatory of Flowers

The Conservatory of Flowers is a spectacular living museum of rare and beautiful tropical plants under glass. From Borneo to Bolivia, the 1,500 species of plants at the Conservatory represent unusual flora from more than 50 countries around the world... more

Dragon's Gate

The main gate to Chinatown is the entrance to Grant Street with it's many shops and interesting traditions. While the main shopping for everyday people is Stockton, this entire area of Chinatown is great for tourists and locals alike who are looking... more

Dutch Windmill

Sometimes referred to as the "North Windmill", the first Golden Gate Park windmill stands 75 feet tall with 102 foot long spars, and was built to pump up to 30,000 gallons an hour of well water for irrigation purposes. (Before the windmill's erection... more

Fisherman's Wharf

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

Fishermans Wharf of Monterey

A visit to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula just isn't complete without a rendezvous with Old Fisherman's Wharf. The Warf includes: * Great Restaurants * Seafood & Chowder * Unique Shops; * Whale Watching * Fishing & Sailing * Bay Cruises more

Gilroy Gardens

Where else can one take flight under the cap of a colossal mushroom, spin in a giant strawberry, twirl in enormous garlic bulb, ride a huge artichoke or swing in a big banana? Gilroy Gardens is a place for kids and their parents to enjoy rides, food... more

Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait, the one-mile-wide (1.6 km), one-point-seven-mile-long (2.7 km) channel between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The structure links the American city of San Franci... more

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center

The Visitor Center offers hands-on activities that create an intimate experience with our marine world, which promotes understanding, while underscoring the importance of our protected marine sanctuaries. Our Visitor Center is open Wednesday –... more

Hard Rock Cafe - San Francisco

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

Jack London Square

This is a Port of Oakland attraction named after the famous author and Oakland native. The charming waterfront property is filled with numerous entertainment options and quality dining and shopping establishments. Some of the highlights include aweso... more

Land's End

Land's End is an amazing walking area from Legion of Honor to Cliff House. The beautiful walking trail is a must for runners or for walking the dog and family. It has gorgeous Golden Gate views, nice ups & downs and the hill climbs make it a fun... more

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is home to NASCAR and NHRA drag races, the Electric Daisy Carnival and many other amazing events. more

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground located in The Great Mall in Milpitas. The indoor LEGO attraction is a 3 hour play experience featuring 10+ interactive play zones! more

Madame Tussauds San Francisco

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

Magic Bus San Francisco

Step aboard Magic Bus and back into time! With bubbles in the air and a flower in your hair, feel yourself transported to the Summer of Love. Passing streets blend with historic projections on retractable window screens, creating a immersive experien... more

Mission San Francisco de Asis

Mission San Francisco de Asís, or Mission Dolores, is the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco and the seventh religious settlement established as part of the California chain of missions. The Mission was founded on June 29, 1776, by Li... more

Monterey Mirror Maze

Take on the thrilling laser challenge. Get lost in the mirror maze. No matter you do, you're sure to have the most fun on Cannery Row with us! There are five fun activities to enjoy: Monterey Mirror Maze No matter how old you are, you will love... more

Murphy Windmill

A gift to the city from banker Samuel G. Murphy, the now-restored Murphy Windmill was the largest in the world when it was built. Able to pump 40,000 gallons of well water a day for park irrigation, its purpose was to save the city from the exorbitan... more

Musee Mecanique

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

Niles Canyon Railway - Niles Station

The purpose of the organization is to preserve the physical aspects and atmosphere of Pacific Coast railroading during the period from 1910 to 1960. Our mission is to develop and operate a working railroad museum for the benefit of the general public... more

Niles Canyon Railway - Sunol Depot

The purpose of the organization is to preserve the physical aspects and atmosphere of Pacific Coast railroading during the period from 1910 to 1960. Our mission is to develop and operate a working railroad museum for the benefit of the general public... more

Pier 43 1/2

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

Playland-Not-At-The-Beach

New landlords took control of the park in March, and as the East Bay Times reported, it was these owners who decided it was a lucrative opportunity to demolish the park to make way for new housing estates. Playland co-owner Frank Biafore said that he... more

Powell Street Cable Car Turntable

The Cable Car turnaround is a classic tourist spot; unnecessary, yet it is a popular spot. Maybe it's the lines, or the slow motion movement of the cable cars, but in all seriousness, the area is packed with lots of people, there are often musicians... more

Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden

Motorized pumps were first installed in the Dutch Windmill in 1913 to augment the power system, and the Murphy Windmill was electrified soon after. It is commonly believed that the windmills were taken out of service around 1935, after which they beg... more

Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum

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

San Francisco Belle

The San Francisco Belle, built in 1994 in Louisiana, was used as a floating casino on the Missouri River in St. Charles, Missouri. She's now known as San Francisco's landmark paddleboat. She features three fully enclosed decks, plus a large sun deck... more

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San Mateo County History Museum

The San Mateo County History Museum, housed in the old County Courthouse, offers visitors an opportunity to discover the San Francisco Peninsula's colorful past from the original Native American inhabitants of yesterday to the Silicon Valley innovato... more

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) Planetarium

The planetarium will remain closed until Summer 2019 at minimum. No date has been set to reopen the facility. With a dome 40 feet in diameter and 27 feet high, the Planetarium is the largest space science facility in the California Community Coll... more

Sea Lion Center

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

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord

Hurricane Harbor Concord is thrilled to welcome to our waterpark guests from all around the Bay Area and beyond. Hurricane Harbor is the entertainment hub for families and kids of all ages. With more rides and attractions than any other water park i... more

Sonoma Raceway

Sonoma Raceway is located 30 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and serves as the gateway to the beautiful Sonoma Wine Country. The track hosts several nationally televised events. Sonoma Raceway is a year-round motorsports c... more

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