Aquarium of the Bay
Blue & Gold Fleet
City Kayak
Frequent Flyers
Gray Line/San Francisco Sightseeing
PIER 39 Marina
Riptide Arcade
San Francisco Carousel
Sea Lions
Street Performers
Theatre 39 "Insignificant Others"
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
Turbo Ride
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 is the premier ferry service provider on San Francisco Bay. Visitors to the Bay Area always love an opportunity to see the City's breathtaking views and surrounding marine beauty.
Cruises offered by Blue & Gold Fleet include:
To purchase tickets to any of the above cruises, click the button below:
Blue & Gold Fleet also provides ferry service to Angel Island, Sausalito & Tiburon, Vallejo and Alameda/Oakland.
Motorcoach tours of San Francisco, Napa/Sonoma Wine Country, Muir Woods, Monterey/Carmel and Yosemite are the perfect sightseeing alternative. Tickets for year-round, frequent daily departures are available at the Blue & Gold Fleet ticket booth located in PIER 39 West Marina Park area or at Pier 41. For further information, call 415.773.1188.
Enjoy spectacular views from the San Francisco Bay with City Kayak. Beginners can paddle along the waterfront taking in sights such as Aquatic Park, Cupids Arrow, McCovey Cove and the Bay Bridge. Advanced kayakers, can venture paddling to the Golden Gate Bridge or around Alcatraz Island.
For tour information, visit www.citykayak.com or call 415.357.1010.
Come try Frequent Flyers - a fun-filled bungee trampoline for all ages. Participants can safely jump up to 20 feet in the air and try their hand at some aerial acrobatics. Jumpers must be at least 30 pounds and under 230 pounds. Admission is $10 per session. For further information, call 415.981.6300.
Gray Line/San Francisco Sightseeing
San Francisco Sightseeing with service provided by Gray Line features a fleet of trolleys that offers 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. 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. For further information, call 415.434.8687.
PIER 39 houses a 300-berth marina with slips available for full-time rental and overnight guest docking. The PIER 39 Marina offers a variety of ways to experience the Bay, including sailboat and powerboat rides. For slip lease rate information, click here. For further information, call 415.705.5558.
Riptide Arcade, the largest games arcade in San Francisco, is an action-packed family entertainment center that features more than 100 of the latest 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 to satisfy all ages. No matter what skill level, there's fun for everyone in store at Riptide Arcade. Riptide Arcade is a unique venue to host a memorable event. Purchase of tokens required. For further information, call 415.981.6300.
The San Francisco Carousel, handcrafted in Italy, is intricately hand-painted and depicts famous San Francisco landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Chinatown, Lombard Street, 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. Eighteen hundred twinkling lights illuminate this carousel, which features classic moving horses, rocking chariots, spinning tubs and swings. Throughout the ride, patrons hear traditional organ music and see PIER 39's bustling promenade. The carousel is located on the first level at the Bay end of PIER 39. Cost per ride is $3.00.
The sea lions camped out in PIER 39's West Marina started arriving in droves, taking over the docks in January 1990 shortly after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. At first they numbered from 10-50, but due to a plentiful herring supply, available dock space and the marina's protected environment, the population grew to more than 300 within a few months. Each winter, the population can increase up to 900 sea lions, most of which are male. During the summer months, the sea lions migrate south to the Channel Islands for breeding season, but in recent years a small group stays year-round at PIER 39's K-Dock. Staff from The Marine Mammal Center's Kiosk, located next to the sea lions, are happy to inform visitors about these fun, flippered animals. Each weekend, weather permitting, the Center provides volunteer docents at K-Dock who explain sea lion behaviors and answer visitors' questions. More information and interactive exhibits are available on Level 2 of PIER 39 at The Marine Mammal Center's Interpretive Center and Gift Store. For more information about California sea lions and The Marine Mammal Center: www.marinemammalcenter.org or 415.289.SEAL.
PIER 39 is the perfect place to watch San Francisco's world-famous street performers. These multi-talented tricksters, magicians, jugglers, comedians and mimes entertain PIER 39 visitors daily at the Crystal Geyser ALPINE SPRING WATER Center Stage. Shows are free to the public. Guests marvel as these zany performers bring laughter and cheer to thousands.
View the Street Performers on the Crystal Geyser ALPINE SPRING WATER Center Stage Daily Show Times: 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:45 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM.
PIER 39 is an accessible facility. Sign language interpreters for live performances can be provided upon request with two weeks notice. For further information, call 415.705.5500 Monday - Friday during normal business hours.
Theatre 39 "Insignificant Others"
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Jay Kuo's Insignificant Others is a heartwarming romantic musical comedy that follows five friends who move to San Francisco from the Midwest. It was awarded Best Original Musical Script by the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle in 2006. Insignificant Others begins February 1st at Theater 39. Group rates available for parties of 8 or more, and special dinner and show packages are available, such as the "ISO Rocks It Hard" dinner/show package for $59. Click here for event details and more shows or call 415.433.3939.
Coming soon: Peter and the Pirate--a new musical for kids! Begins June 2008 at Theatre 39. For information, call 415-433-3939
Enjoy all the fun of the original Off-Broadway smash hit, Tony n' Tina's Wedding. Join the happy couple as they tie the knot at PIER 39. Then, it's time for the hilarious reception featuring an Italian dinner, champagne, wedding cake, dancing and lots of laughs. Click here for tickets and show information.
Turbo Ride creates a thrilling adventure through the magic of films and sophisticated simulation technology where the hydraulic seats move in sync with the action on the big-screen. Turbo Ride currently presents three fun adventures: Dino Island II, Haunted Mine Ride and Extreme Log Ride. All shows are in 3D and 4D. You'll quickly discover why seat belts are required. Adults $12.95, seniors (60+) and children (3-12) are $8.95. For two features or a combo ticket, the admission is $16 for one adult, senior and child admission is $12 each. The multi-ride ticket, which allows the visitor to ride each of the features, costs $17.95 for adults, and $13.95 for seniors and children. For information: 415.392.8872 for general information.