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To Do

What To Do in San Francisco

To do, or not to do? That’s never the question in San Francisco. Find something to suit every aspect of your travel persona … from wanna-be rock star to rock climber. Who says you can’t be both?

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To-Do Offers

K1 Speed

$5 off your next race. Present this at registration and receive $5 off your race charge.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

Present this coupon to receive $2 off general admission or $1 off child admission for the museum.

Save 42% with San Francisco CityPASS

Unlimited cable car rides and admission to 5 top attractions: de Young Museum, Exploratorium and more

Stay

Stay in San Francisco

Whether it’s a sleek high rise hotel with a view or a cozy bed and breakfast tucked into a shingled Victorian, check out (and check-in) San Francisco’s accommodations.

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Stay Offers

Save 25% when you Stay 3 or more Nights

Stay 3 nights at one of our select San Francisco hotels and save 25%. Book now and save.

Dine

Dining in San Francisco

Stir-fried or simmered. Slow food or street food. Haute or hip. Farm-to-table or caviar and Champagne. No matter what your taste, San Francisco has a menu to match it.

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Dine Offers

5A5 Steak Lounge

One free glass of house sparkling wine, with the purchase of an entree.

Bask

Enjoy 10% off of your next meal at Bask Restaurant.

Belden Taverna

50% percent off any bottle of wine with entree purchase at lunch or dinner.

Nightlife

Bars

Nightlife in San Francisco

Culture and cocktails, a DJ twin spin or a jazz solo — nighttime is the right time to discover that there’s a fresh approach to everything here when it comes to new ways to have fun.

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Featured Nightlife Events

NightLife at the Academy

Every Thursday night, the California Academy of Sciences opens its doors from 6-10 p.m. for NightLife, an opportunity for adults to explore the museum in a whole new light.

NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences

Winery Collective

$2 off a bottle of wine (up to 12). Explore San Francisco's Wine Country and save $2 on each

The Dinner Detective

15% off tickets to any show using discount code "SFTravelSleuth" in the promo box when purchasing tickets.

Shop

Shopping in San Francisco

Leave some room in your luggage for all the shopping you’ll do. From “made in San Francisco” souvenirs to trendy threads from top fashion houses, San Francisco has something for everyone.

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Save 25% when you Stay 3 or more Nights

Stay 3 nights at one of our select San Francisco hotels and save 25%. Book now and save.

Events

Arts & Culture

California Academy of Sciences

Aquarium

Watch sharks and stingrays cruise beneath your feet, check out the Philippine Coral Reef, and learn about the life-sustaining role that water plays on Earth.

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Planetarium

Fly through space and time in the world’s largest all-digital planetarium and gain a new perspective on the planet we call home.

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Rainforest

Step inside a living four-story rainforest that is hot, humid, and teeming with life. Experience a flurry of butterflies, and a symphony of croaking frogs and chirping birds.

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Natural History Museum

Explore how life evolved on Earth, and what we can do to help sustain it. Meet Academy scientists and share in their discoveries from research expeditions around the world.

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Living Roof

Get a unique 360 degree panoramic view of Golden Gate Park from the Academy’s iconic undulating roof, complete with over 1.7 million native plants.

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Explore an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum—all under one living roof in Golden Gate Park. A four-story living rainforest and awe-inspiring coral reef ecosystem will delight visitors of all ages, while immersive planetarium shows will transport you through space and time for a new perspective on our planet. A variety of programs—from penguin feedings and conversations with real scientists to hands-on programs just for kids—offer a wealth of opportunities to dive deeper.