Embarcadero, Financial District, Jackson Square, Treasure Island
Lined with deep-water piers, The Embarcadero is literally where one embarks. And, oh, “the places you’ll go!” At the foot of Market Street, is the Ferry Building, a vibrant public space housing a food hall, restaurants and a farmers market. The Ferry Building is also the terminal for ferries to Marin County, Vallejo, Oakland and Alameda. Piers 7 and 14 offer splendid vistas of the skyscrapers of the Financial District and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Across the bay is Treasure Island, a man-made island that was the site of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. Much of Jackson Square, one of 11 historic districts, has many buildings dating from the mid-1800s.
“Did you know that some of the buildings in Jackson Square are supported by old ships masts?”
Offers an only-in-San Francisco experience complete with welcoming service, delicious cuisine and views of the area's most celebrated sites. Champagne brunch cruise Sa-Su 11:30am-1:30pm, Alcatraz discovery lunch cruise daily 11:30am-1:30pm, Supper club cruise F-Sa 7:30-10:30pm, Dinner dance cruise F-Sa 7:30-10:30pm, Su-Th 7-9:30pm. Prices vary per cruise, 10% discount for seniors and military; 40% discount for children. AE, D, MC, V.
AAA Travel/California State Automobile
Financial District
100 Van Ness Avenue, MS C07N, San Francisco, 94102
Formed in 1907 to represent the interests of motorists, CSAA maintains offices in 80 Northern California and Nevada communities, providing automotive and travel insurance, as well as financial services to over three million members. M-F 8:30am-5:30pm.
Making great musicals sing again by performing seldom-seen Broadway classics in a staged concert format. W-Sa evenings, Sa-Su matinee. Adults $24-42, seniors $24-37, students $8 (family matinee only), $37 students. Minimum number in a group 10. AE, MC, V.
Golden Gate Restaurant Association
Financial District
120 Montgomery Street, Suite 1280, San Francisco, 94104
Nonprofit association of Bay Area restaurateurs and associated suppliers provides benefits, educational programs and information on current legislative and local issues to its members.
Market Street Association
Embarcadero
870 Market Street, Suite 456, San Francisco, 94102
Mission is to promote and encourage the significant improvement of the general economic, commercial and social environment of the Market Street and downtown area.
Seven-and-a-half miles of scenic waterfront, including Fisherman's Wharf, lie within the port. Facilities for special events ranging from 50-15,000 people. Port tenants include restaurants, retail, excursion vessels, ferries, shipping, ship repair, fishing, harbor services and commercial property.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Financial District
235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, 94104
Every fall the City by the Bay swings and grooves to the "No. 1 jazz festival in the world" (London Observer) with more than three dozen events. From March to June the SFJAZZ spring season offers another round of jazz greats in and outdoors. Call for performance schedule.
San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center
The San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest gather of LGBT people and allies in North America, featuring 20 community-run stages and venues.
Explore the connections between contemporary craft and design through innovative exhibitions and educational programs. Closed M; Tu-W, F-Sa 10am-5pm; Th 10am-7pm; Su noon-5pm. Admission is free. Call for tours and group information.
A free museum of interactive exhibitions supporting the vintage F Market streetcars. Unique memorabilia and gifts. Open Tu-Su 10am-6pm, closed M. Tours welcome.
An extraordinary evening of enchantment that blends European cabaret, spectacle and music with a five-course dinner. Seating is restaurant style at individual, reserved tables. W-Sa beginning at 6pm, Su beginning at 5pm. Call for schedule.
Offers fun interactive exhibits and rare artifacts from the early history of Wells Fargo, San Francisco and California. Exhibits include an original stagecoach, mining tools, gold, vintage maps, photographs and 1906 earthquake artifacts. Open M-F 9am-5pm (closed bank holidays).
Wine Country Safari
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