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Aquarium of the Bay

Discover what lies beneath the waves of the San Francisco Bay.  Journey through 300 ft. of crystal clear tunnels filled with 20,000 incredible marine animals, including several sevengill sharks, the Bay's largest predators.  It's like skin diving without getting wet!  Touch sharks, rays, and sea stars.  Dozens of special events every week include shark feedings, naturalist presentations and behind the scenes tours.  AquaTots for 2-5 year olds takes place the second Friday of every month.  Admission is $14.95 for adults, $8 for seniors (65+) and children (3-11).  Children under 3 are free.  Families save $7.95 with the Family Pack priced at just $37.95 for two adults and two children.  Click here to save time and buy tickets online.  For further information, call 1-888-SEA-DIVE or 1-415-623-5300 or visit www.aquariumofthebay.com.

Blue & Gold Fleet

There is no better way to see the City’s breathtaking views and surrounding marine beauty than from a Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise. The one-hour narrated Bay cruise takes passengers on a scenic tour of San Francisco Bay, within yards of Alcatraz Island, past Angel Island and Sausalito, and to the Golden Gate Bridge. Motorcoach tours of San Francisco, Napa/Sonoma Wine Country, Muir Woods, Monterey/Carmel and Yosemite are the perfect sightseeing alternative. Tickets for the year-round, frequent daily departures are available at the Blue & Gold Fleet ticket booth located in PIER 39's West Park.Call 415.773.1188 or visit www.blueandgoldfleet.com.

City Kayak

Explore San Francisco's shoreline from a kayak. Magnificent views of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, downtown City skyline, Alcatraz and Treasure Island are a short 30-minute paddle away. Giants fans can take a scheduled trip to McCovey Cove during a game in an effort to catch a homerun. Experienced kayakers can rent a single, double or quad kayak hourly or for the day. Season passes are available for kayak enthusiasts. For rental rate information, click here. Call 415.357.1010 or visit www.citykayak.com.

Frequent Flyers

Frequent Flyers is a bungee trampoline that is fun for all ages. Participants can safely jump up to 20 feet in the air and try aerial acrobatics, if so inspired. Jumpers must weigh at least 30 pounds and weigh less than 230 pounds. Admission is $10.00 per session. Call 415.981.6300 for further information.

Gray Line/San Francisco Sightseeing

Gray Line/San Francisco Sightseeing features a fleet of trolleys that offer visitors one-hour city tours, as well as charters and shuttle service. Regularly scheduled half/full-day guided tours in San Francisco and Northern California include City tours and motorized cable car tours. Deluxe motorcoach trips to Muir Woods/Sausalito, Monterey/Carmel, the California Wine Country, and Yosemite National Park are also available. Complimentary hotel pick-up and return is offered. Selected tours are offered in French, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, German and Korean. Motorcoaches are also available for charters. Click the following links for ticket information about sightseeing tours, foreign language tours, and motorcoach charters. Call 415.986.1757 or visit www.sanfranciscosightseeing.com.

PIER 39 Marina

While strolling along PIER 39 and its waterfront parks, visitors see PIER 39’s 300-berth marina on the San Francisco Bay. Slips can accommodate boats from 36 to 60 feet in length and are available for daily, weekly or monthly rental. Sublease slips are for sale by owner. For slip lease rate information, click here. Call 415.705.5558 or visit www.pier39marina.com.

Riptide Arcade

Riptide Arcade, the largest game and prize arcade in San Francisco, is an action-packed family entertainment center that features more than 100 cutting-edge video games, virtual reality units, popular novelty games and traditional favorites such as an old-west style shooting gallery. The award-winning prize redemption center is packed with great incentive prizes for all ages. Purchase of tokens required. Call 415.981.6300 or visit www.riptidearcade.com.

San Francisco Carousel

The San Francisco Carousel, designed and handcrafted in Italy by Bertazzon Company, features hand-painted ceiling panels of San Francisco's famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Chinatown, Alcatraz and the popular California sea lions at PIER 39. It is the only carousel in the country that has artistic renderings of its home city. Located at the Bay end of PIER 39, the carousel can accommodate up to 50 passengers. Eighteen hundred twinkling lights illuminate the carousel, which features classic moving horses, rocking chariots and swings. Cost per ride is $3.00.

Sea Lions

The world-renowned sea lions in PIER 39's West Marina have been endearingly coined, "Sea Lebrities." After the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the boisterously barking pinnipeds started arriving in droves, taking over K-Dock in January 1990. Due to a plentiful supply of herring, the available dock space and a protected environment, the population grew to more than 300 within a few months. Free educational talks, provided by Marine Mammal Center docents, are available year-round on weekends from 11 AM to 5 PM, weather permitting. Call 415.705.5500.

Street Performers and Entrance Plaza Musicians

Since the ribbon-cutting in 1978, PIER 39 is the ideal place to watch San Francisco's world-famous street performers. These multi-talented tricksters, magicians, jugglers, comedians and musicans entertain PIER 39 visitors daily at the Crystal Geyser ALPINE SPRING WATER Stage. View a monthly calendar of PIER 39's Street Performers and Entrance Plaza Musicians. All shows are free. Call 415.705.5500 for more information.

Theatre 39

Theatre 39 is a 275 seat theatre that is located above the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza on Level 2.  The lounge seating affords everyone a good view of the theatrical performance.  Theatre 39 also has a hardwood floor lobby that comfortably fits 108 guests.  Theatre 39 is available for rental by contacting 415.705.5524 or emailing pams@pier39.com.

Insignificant Others is the engagement presently performing at Theatre 39 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.  Tickets are $49 or $39 and group rates are available.  Insignificant Others is an original musical by San Francisco composer and lyricist, L. Jay Kuo.  This romantic comedy follows the stories of five friends – two gay men and three straight women – who move to San Francisco from the Midwest.  Through hilarity and heartbreak, the friends rediscover the bonds they have to one another.  To purchase tickets call 415.433.3939, or for more information visit www.isomusical.com. 

Tony n' Tina's Wedding

World-renowned romantic revelers Tony n’ Tina exchange vows and take a bow at PIER 39 in San Francisco.  Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, the popular dinner comedy performs for local, national and international visitors at Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant.  Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding is the original interactive comedy hit where audience members play the roles of “invited guests” at a hilarious wedding ceremony.  The evening begins with the nuptials, followed by a rousing reception complete with an Italian dinner, wedding cake, champagne toast and dancing. Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding performs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, with noon matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant on PIER 39.  Tickets are $85.50 to $115.50. For tickets and show information, visit pier39shows.com or call TheaterMania at 866-811-4111. For group discounts and corporate outings, please call 415-596-9916.

Turbo Ride

Turbo Ride creates a thrilling adventure through the magic of films and stimulation technology where the hydraulic seats move in-sync with the action on the big-screen. Experience three fun adventures: Dino Island II (3D & 4D), Monster Truck Get Behind the Wheel Ride (3D & 4D) and Extreme Log Ride (3D & 4D). Visitors quickly discover why seat belts are required. Adults $12.95, seniors (60+) and children (3-11) are $9.95. For two features or a combo ticket, the admission is $15.95 for one adult, senior and child admission is $12.95 each. The multi-ride ticket, which allows the visitor to ride each of the features, costs $17.95 for adults, and $14.95 for seniors and children. Call 415.392.8313.