San Francisco Travel Planner's Guide - 2017

Activities & Attractions

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Experience the City by the Bay. ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS ALCATRAZ CRUISES Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing 415-981-ROCK (7625) alcatrazcruises.com info@alcatrazcruises.com Alcatraz Cruises is the official concessioner of the National Park Service. Reservations are highly recommended for the frequent daily departures from Pier 33 with the guaranteed lowest price. AQUARIUM OF THE BAY The Embarcadero at Beach St., PIER 39 415-623-5300 • aquariumofthebay.org info@bay.org Let us take your guests on a journey through the San Francisco Bay and beyond at Aquarium of the Bay with intimate dinners, cocktail receptions and more. BOUDIN AT THE WHARF 160 Jefferson St. • 415-928-1849 boudinbakery.com wharfevents@boudinbakery.com Set in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, this two-story flagship building allows visitors to observe the bakery in action where they can learn how sourdough French bread is made. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Dr. 415-379-8000 • info@calacademy.org calacademy.org This is the only place in the world to combine an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum, and world-class research facility. Explore the greenest museum on the planet. CITYPASS - SAN FRANCISCO CITYPASS 3330 Buchanan St., Ste. 4 • 888-330-5008 sftravel.citypass.com • info@citypass.com Provide your attendees with savings up to 49% off admission to the top four San Francisco attractions, plus unlimited cable car rides. CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS 100 John F. Kennedy Dr., Golden Gate Park • 415-831-2090 conservatoryofflowers.org info@sfcof.org This historic landmark in Golden Gate Park has a tropical indoor garden available for cocktail receptions; a modern pavilion available for meetings and special events; and is open daily year-round. GO SAN FRANCISCO CARD 866-628-9028 • GoSanFranciscoCard.com info@smartdestinations.com See multiple attractions for one low price. Save up to 55% on more than 25 top attractions and tours instead of paying at the gate with the All-Inclusive Go San Francisco Card. San Francisco Travel Association/ Della Huff HAAS-LILIENTHAL HOUSE 2007 Franklin St. • 415-441-3000 sfheritage.org • info@sfheritage.org Private docent-led tours can be arranged. We provide the perfect San Francisco venue for breakfast meetings, cocktail receptions, afternoon teas, or dinner parties. HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS Pier 3, On the Embarcadero 415-788-8866 • 888-HORNBLOWER hornblower.com sfsales@hornblower.com We offer private yacht charters for company parties and team building events that offer a true San Francisco experience with delicious cuisine and stunning views of San Francisco’s most celebrated sites. HUA ZANG SI 3134 22nd St. • 415-920-9816 huazangsi.org • hzsmails@gmail.com For blessings and fortune, come visit this distinctive Buddhist temple housing amazing holy treasures, statues of Sakyamuni Buddha, Guan Yin Bodhisattva and Maitreya Bodhisattva. MADAME TUSSAUDS 145 Jefferson St. • 866-223-4240 madametussauds.com/sanfrancisco info@madametussaudssf.com Roll out the red carpet; we’re bringing our unique blend of glitz and glamour to San Francisco. MT. DAVIDSON LANDMARK PARK AND CROSS 125 Dalewood Way mountdavidsoncross.org This historic landmark offers some of the best San Francisco views from the highest peak, as well as a forest, hiking and community events, including an annual Easter Sunrise Service. Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry was also filmed here. Free admission. PIER 39 The Embarcadero @ Beach St. 415-705-5500 • 800-325-7437 pier39.com • info@pier39.com From amazing views and a sea of sea lions to two levels of dining, entertainment, shopping and attractions, PIER 39 is the ideal venue for your meetings, outings or special events. PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO 103 Montgomery St. • 415-561-5444 presidio.gov • events@presidiotrust.gov Formerly a military post, this National Park features iconic vistas, trails and architectural treasures. Come for a hike, picnic, special event or a stroll back in time. RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUM 175 Jefferson St. • 415-202-9850 ripleys.com/sanfrancisco sanfran@ripleys.com “The weirdest place on the Wharf” has hundreds of exhibits that are of the odd and unusual. Also visit Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze and brand new Impossible LaseRace. SAN FRANCISCO BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY AT STRYBING ARBORETUM Golden Gate Park, 1199 9th Ave. 415-661-1316 • sfbotanicalgarden.org These 55 acres within Golden Gate Park showcase more than 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. SAN FRANCISCO DUNGEON 145 Jefferson St. • 855-753-9999 thedungeons.com/sanfrancisco infosfdungeon@merlinentertainments.biz For groups, we can get 36 people through every eight minutes. For private events please call for details on this unique San Francisco experience. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza 415-972-2000 • sfgiants.com Home of the 2010, 2012 and 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park features all of the amenities necessary to create a unique and memorable event. SAN FRANCISCO ZOO & GARDENS 1 Zoo Rd. • 415-753-7080 sfzoo.org • marketing@sfzoo.org Catered events can be held in the Great Hall, historic Dentzel carousel, Lion House and other zoo venues. Picnic sites are available for groups of 25 to 2,000. 7D EXPERIENCE Pier 39, Building M • 415-445-0120 7dexperience.com info@7dexperience.com This is San Francisco’s first interactive thrill ride. Compete using your laser blaster to earn points as you hit zombies and robots while in moving roller coaster seats. THE WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM 104 Montgomery St. • 415-345-6800 waltdisney.org • info@waltdisney.org Immerse yourself in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney with interactive galleries featuring films, music, artifacts and a spectacular model of Disneyland. YERBA BUENA GARDENS 750 Howard St. • 415-820-3550 yerbabuenagardens.com mmccue@mjmmg.com This award-winning public facility features a children’s garden, public art, museums, a historic carousel, ice-skating and bowling centers. BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES ANCHOR DISTILLING COMPANY 1705 Mariposa St. • 415-863-8350 anchordistilling.com • info@anchorsf.com This is a privately owned distiller and importer offering one-hour intimate seated tastings held every Thursday and Friday. SAN FRANCISCO BREWERS GUILD 1388 Haight St., Ste. 31 • 415-689-7228 sfbrewersguild.org info@sfbrewersguild.org Dedicated to promoting the culture and heritage of craft brewing in San Francisco, our premier annual events include SF Beer Week and Brews on the Bay. BREWPUBS & TAP ROOMS BARTLETT HALL 242 O’Farrell St. • 415-433-4332 bartletthall.com • info@bartletthall.com We have bar bites, pizza and American fare served alongside house-brewed beers, barrel-aged cocktails and wine in the heart of Union Square. Our private and semiprivate spaces can accommodate 15-200. KLYDE CAFE & WINE BAR 386 Geary St. • 415-400-4792 klydesf.com • klydesf@randblab.com Located in Union Square, this original wine bar serves traditional bistro food with buyout and group bookings available. THIRSTYBEAR BREWING COMPANY AND SPANISH CUISINE 661 Howard St. • 415-974-0905 thirstybear.com • events@thirstybear.com Next to The Moscone Center, ThirstyBear specializes in organic handcrafted beers and Spanish tapas. With four unique event spaces, we can accommodate events from 10-500 guests. 21ST AMENDMENT BREWERY CAFE 563 Second St. • 415-369-0900 21st-amendment.com new-pub@21st-amendment.com San Francisco Chronicle says, “a good microbrew selection and good rib-sticking food makes 21st Amendment the right place for any crowd.” It is two blocks from AT&T Park and open daily. COMEDY CLUBS COBB’S COMEDY CLUB Live Nation Special Events 915 Columbus Ave. • 415-281-9250 taraporter@livenation.com livenation.com/specialevents For more than 30 years Cobb’s Comedy Club has been one of San Francisco’s premier comedy venues, providing the best nationally recognized entertainers. PUNCH LINE COMEDY CLUB Live Nation Special Events, 444 Battery St. 415-281-9250 livenation.com/specialevents taraporter@livenation.com The city’s longest running comedy club, Punch Line’s intimate stage is a favorite of nationally acclaimed comics and is available for private and semi-private events. FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS SAN FRANCISCO DESIGN WEEK 130 Sutter St., Ste. 600 • 415-626-6008 sfdesignweek.org San Francisco Design Week celebrates the Bay Area’s unique culture and entrepreneurial spirit. Discover why design matters and what the future has in store. MUSEUMS & SPECIAL EXHIBITS AMERICAN BOOKBINDERS MUSEUM 355 Clementina St. • 415-824-9754 bookbindersmuseum.org anna.links@bookbindersmuseum.org To be added to our events list contact jae.mauthe@bookbindersmuseum.org. For rentals contact Tansy Grefsheim at rental@bookbindersmuseum.org. AQUARIUM OF THE BAY The Embarcadero at Beach St., PIER 39 415-623-5300 • aquariumofthebay.org info@bay.org Let us take your guests on a journey through the San Francisco Bay and beyond at Aquarium of the Bay with intimate dinners, cocktail receptions and more. ASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO 200 Larkin St. • 415-581-3500 asianart.org • pr@asianart.org The Asian Art Museum is home to one of the most complete collections of Asian art in the world. The museum can also host groups, and has special event spaces. AUTODESK GALLERY AT ONE MARKET 1 Market St. • 415-356-0700 autodesk.com/gallery gallery@autodesk.com Explore hands-on exhibits that show how people use technology to imagine, design and create a better world, available with free admission. BOUDIN AT THE WHARF 160 Jefferson St. • 415-928-1849 boudinbakery.com wharfevents@boudinbakery.com Set in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, this two-story flagship building allows visitors to observe the bakery in action where they can learn how sourdough French bread is made. CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Golden Gate Park, 55 Music Concourse Dr. 415-379-8000 • calacademy.org info@calacademy.org This is the only place in the world to combine an aquarium, planetarium, natural history museum and world-class research facility. Explore the greenest museum on the planet. CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 678 Mission St. • 415-357-1848 californiahistoricalsociety.org bookings@calhist.org The state’s official historical society, its San Francisco headquarters, gallery and research library represent California’s dynamic history. Group tours are available. CHILDREN’S CREATIVITY MUSEUM 221 Fourth St. • 415-820-3320 creativity.org • info@creativity.org Located on the rooftop of Moscone Center, within walking distance from public transportation, the museum offers an open floor plan, private rooftop and a 200-seat theater. CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA MUSEUM 965 Clay St. • 415-391-1188 chsa.org • info@chsa.org CHSA promotes the legacy of the Chinese in America through exhibitions, publications and educational and public programs in the landmark Julia Morgan-designed Chinatown YWCA. CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM 736 Mission St. • 415-655-7800 thecjm.org • msamay@thecjm.org Located downtown, the Contemporary Jewish Museum presents dynamic exhibitions and educational programs, exploring contemporary perspectives on Jewish culture, history and ideas. DE YOUNG MUSEUM Golden Gate Park 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. 415-750-3600 • deyoung.famsf.org Mnewcomer@famsf.org Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the de Young Museum showcases art from all continents and boasts breathtaking 360-degree views of San Francisco. EXPLORATORIUM Pier 15 • 415-528-4444 exploratorium.edu visit@exploratorium.edu An interactive museum dedicated to science, art and human perception, we are now open and available for private events on the Embarcadero waterfront at Pier 15. INTERNATIONAL ART MUSEUM OF AMERICA 1025 Market St. 415-753-6344, ext. 7001 • iamasf.org info@internationalartmuseum.org Visit San Francisco’s most unique art museum, the International Art Museum of America. View our eclectic exhibit of calligraphy, sculpture and paintings with free admission. LEGION OF HONOR 100 34th Ave., Lincoln Park 415-750-3698 • legionofhonor.famsf.org legionevents@famsf.org The Legion of Honor displays a collection of more than 4,000 years of ancient and European art in a neoclassic building overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge. MADAME TUSSAUDS 145 Jefferson St. • 866-223-4240 madametussauds.com/sanfrancisco info@madametussaudssf.com Roll out the red carpet; we’re bringing our unique blend of glitz and glamour to San Francisco. MUSEUM OF CRAFT AND DESIGN 2569 Third St. 415-773-0303 sfmcd.org • info@sfmcd.org MCD is an environment for experiencing innovative contemporary work in craft and design that engages the community while stimulating the creative potential in peoples’ lives. MUSEUM OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA 685 Mission St. • 415-358-7200 moadsf.org • rentals@moadsf.org This museum is ideal for gatherings including corporate events, product launches, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, film screenings and fundraisers. SAN FRANCISCO DUNGEON 145 Jefferson St. • 855-753-9999 thedungeons.com/sanfrancisco infosfdungeon@merlinentertainments.biz For groups we can get 36 people through every eight minutes. For private events please call for details on this unique San Francisco experience. SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (SFMOMA) 151 Third St. • 415-357-4000 sfmoma.org • marketing@sfmoma.org After a major three-year building expansion designed by Snøhetta, SFMOMA returns as one of San Francisco’s must-see destinations. SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY MUSEUM 77 Steuart St. • 415-974-1948 store@streetcar.org • streetcar.org We are promoting and preserving San Francisco’s historic transit through exhibits and displays, educational outreach and vintage F-Line streetcar restoration. SS JEREMIAH O’BRIEN Pier 45 • 415-544-0100 ssjeremiahobrien.org liberty@ssjeremiahobrien.org Two unique spaces — an intimate officer’s salon for 20 people, and cargo hold for up to 300 people — includes tables with fantastic views of Alcatraz, the San Francisco skyline and bridges. TENDERLOIN MUSEUM 398 Eddy St. • 415-351-1912 tenderloinmuseum.org bfricker@tenderloinmuseum.com An intimate museum, we’ve hosted film screenings, lectures, workshops, and meetings for our community and we’d like to host your event as well. We have furniture and audiovisual equipment. THE WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM 104 Montgomery St. • 415-345-6800 waltdisney.org • info@waltdisney.org Immerse yourself in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney with interactive galleries featuring films, music, artifacts and a spectacular model of Disneyland. WELLS FARGO HISTORY MUSEUM 420 Montgomery St. • 415-396-2619 wellsfargohistory.com WFMuseum.SF@wellsfargo.com Enjoy artifacts from the Gold Rush era to modern banking. Exhibits include an 1867 Concord Stagecoach and stagecoach “ride,” real gold and interactive fun from telegraphs to Travelogue app. YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 701 Mission St. • 415-978-ARTS (2787) ybca.org • lelliott@ybca.org YBCA presents contemporary art celebrating innovation. It is a short walk from Market Street and The Moscone Center, making it the ideal location for events. PERFORMING ARTS AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER 415 Geary St. • 415-749-2228 • act-sf.org The Tony Award-winning professional repertory theater company produces seven major shows September to July, plus a special presentation of “A Christmas Carol.” BATS IMPROV Bayfront Theater, Building B, Third Fl. Fort Mason Center • 415-474-6776 improv.org • bats@improv.org This is one of the West Coast’s leading centers for improvisational theater with sketch and feature-length shows (musicals mysteries, Shakespeare) year-round. BEACH BLANKET BABYLON 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. 415-421-4222 beachblanketbabylon.com bbb@beachblanketbabylon.com We are packed with hilarious spoofs of pop culture and political characters, spectacular costumes, outrageously gigantic hats and one show-stopping number after another. For groups call 415-421-6788. BILL GRAHAM CIVIC AUDITORIUM 99 Grove St. • 510-548-3010 apeconcerts.com Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a unique special event space located in the heart of San Francisco and has a flexible capacity of 1,000 to 8,500. CURRAN 445 Geary St. • 415-358-1220 sfcurran.com • info@sfcurran.com Here is classic San Francisco theater and a beacon for diverse performance artists in the Bay Area and beyond. FAUXGIRLS! 1550 California St., Second Fl. 408-353-5853 • fauxgirls.com vwest@earthlink.com San Francisco’s Favorite Drag Revue, now in our 16th year, presents the city’s finest female impersonators on the second Saturday of each month, at Encore Karaoke Lounge. FOODIES! THE MUSICAL 220 Montgomery St., Ste. 1013 415-713-6486 • bobrowproductions.com mobobrow@comcast.net Foodies! The Musical is a hilarious show of songs and sketches about eating, restaurants, foods and foodies by an awardwinning writer. LUTHER BURBANK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa 707-546-3600 • lutherburbankcenter.org With more than 140,000 square feet of rentable space, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts and its experienced staff is the perfect venue for events of all types and sizes. MARINES’ MEMORIAL THEATRE 609 Sutter St. • 415-447-0188 marineclub.com/theatre.php dianemyrick@marineclub.com This historic theatre hosts diverse and multicultural programming. Theatre, film, dance, comedy and lectures are among the events presented. Children under age five are not admitted for most events. OASIS 298 11th St. • 415-795-3180 sfoasis.com • info@sfoasis.com New theater, cabaret and nightclub hosted by Heklina and D’Arcy Drollinger, we offer the best of gay culture and an unforgettable San Francisco nightlife experience in a 6,000-square-foot venue. PIANOFIGHT 144 Taylor St. • 415-816-3691 pianofight.com • infotron@pianofight.com PianoFight is San Francisco’s landmark entertainment venue for food, drink and Indie arts, all local. Make your next company happy hour or group dinners a very San Francisco night out. SAN FRANCISCO BALLET 455 Franklin St. 415-865-2000 • sfballet.org America’s oldest professional ballet company, San Francisco Ballet performs December through May at the War Memorial Opera House and offers a new way of seeing ballet. SAN FRANCISCO OPERA War Memorial Opera House 301 Van Ness Ave. • 415-864-3330 800-325-2708 • sfopera.com groupsales@sfopera.com This internationally acclaimed opera company presents 13 productions in more than 80 performances from September through December and May through July in the War Memorial Opera House. SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. 415-864-6000 • sfsymphony.org messages@sfsymphony.org Join the San Francisco Symphony and music director Michael Tilson Thomas this season. SF/ARTS 401 Van Ness Ave., Ste. 321 510-428-1288 • sfarts.org sfam@sbcglobal.net If you represent a Bay Area arts organization and would like your event listed on SF/Arts.org, fill out the event form on our website http://sfarts.org/addevent/addevent.html. SFJAZZ CENTER 201 Franklin St. • 415-398-5655 800-850-7353 • sfjazz.org rentals@sfjazz.org The SFJAZZ Center features an array of customizable services to accommodate the unique character of performances, presentations or special events. SHN 1182 Market St., Ste. 200 888-SHN-1799 (888-746-1799) shnsf.com • tickets@shnsf.com SHN owns and operates the Golden Gate and Orpheum Theatres, presenting pre-Broadway productions, open-ended engagements and hits fresh from Broadway stages. SOCIETY CABARET 562 Sutter St. • 415-857-1896 societycabaret.com societycabaret@gmail.com Located inside the Hotel Rex, this new hot spot offers great entertainment matched perfectly by the food and cocktails. STERN GROVE FESTIVAL 19th Ave. And Sloat Blvd. • 415-252-6252 sterngrove.org • info@sterngrove.org Stern Grove Festival is San Francisco’s summer music celebration, presenting 10 admission-free concerts featuring world-renowned artists in a stunning outdoor amphitheater. TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE 19201 Sonoma Hwy., Ste. 214, Sonoma 877-424-1414 • ttcsonoma.org info@ttcsonoma.org The “Broadway Under the Stars” concert series in Jack London State Park includes award-winning performances by top artists from Broadway. 5 p.m. picnic, 7:30 p.m. show. YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS 701 Mission St. • 415-978-ARTS (2787) ybca.org • lelliott@ybca.org YBCA presents contemporary art celebrating innovation. It is a short walk from Market Street and The Moscone Center, making it the ideal location for events. SPAS & HAIR SALONS THE (I) SPA AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL SAN FRANCISCO 888 Howard St., Sixth Fl. • 415-616-6597 888-811-4273 • interconspasf.com info@interconspasf.com Experience a personal spa journey at (I) Spa with customized massages, ultra-pampering facials and decadent nail treatments designed to indulge, invigorate and inspire. SPA VITALE Hotel Vitale, Eight Mission St. 415-278-3788 • 888-890-8688 jdvhotels.com/spas/hotel-vitale/spa-vitale dearspavitale@jdvhotels.com Spa Vitale nurtures and revitalizes guests seeking a fresh approach to spa services and a once-in-a-lifetime bathing ritual experience in an urbane setting. SPORTS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES BAY CITY BIKE RENTALS AND TOURS 2661 Taylor St. • 415-346-2453 baycitybike.com • res@baycitybike.com Bike San Francisco on self-guided tours to bike where you like with a map and helmet included or award-winning daily guided tours. It is great for corporate events, team building and customized tours. BIKE & VIEW SAN FRANCISCO BIKE RENTALS AND TOURS 1772 Lombard St. • 415-563-8616 bikeandview.com services@bikeandview.com All bike rentals include free helmet, lock, map and bag. We are near Fisherman’s Wharf and the famous Golden Gate Bridge on Lombard Street by the beautiful Marina district. BLAZING SADDLES BIKE RENTALS & TOURS 2715 Hyde St. • 415-202-8888 blazingsaddles.com/san-francisco info@blazingsaddles.com With over 30 years of experience, Blazing Saddles has the friendly, knowledgeable staff to get your clients ready for the ride of a lifetime. We can accommodate groups of more than 300. CIRCUS CENTER 755 Frederick St. • 415-759-8123 circuscenter.org • info@circuscenter.org Book a private party. Taking a swing on the Flying Trapeze is a bucket list experience for all ages and fitness levels, plus juggling, tightwire walking, trampoline and more. CITY KAYAK Pier 40 • 415-294-1050 citykayak.com • info@citykayak.com Explore San Francisco Bay in a kayak with trips to Bay Bridge, downtown skyline, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge scheduled from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. for $40-$80. Minors need a guardian. GOLDEN GATE PARK BIKE & SKATE 3038 Fulton St. • 415-668-1117 goldengateparkbikeandskate.com bhobie@comcast.net We offer rentals, sales and service. Ride through beautiful Golden Gate Park, the Presidio or across the Golden Gate Bridge from this convenient location. Bicycles, disc golf sales and rentals, in-line skates and traditional skates for adults and children with safety gear provided. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland 510-986-2200 • 888-GSW-HOOP warriors.com • ticketing@gs-warriors.com The Bay Area’s home for NBA basketball — Golden State Warriors single-game and season tickets available. Call 1-888-GSW-HOOP. JILLIAN’S @ METREON 175 Fourth St. • 415-369-6100 jillianssf.com • jmasto@gameworks.com Across the street from The Moscone Center, this spacious 12,000-square-foot venue, has a 50-foot video wall, private lounge, 10 billiard tables and an outdoor patio serving California cuisine. LUCKY STRIKE SAN FRANCISCO 200 King St. • 415-400-8260 bowlluckystrike.com annie.lengyel@bowlluckystrike.com A unique entertainment bar and restaurant that provides bowling lanes wrapped in a stimulating atmosphere of art, music and an energetic crowd. PARKWIDE BIKE RENTALS AND TOURS 501 Bay St. • 415-671-8989 parkwide.com • rent@parkwide.com We are the official bicycle rental and tour operator for San Francisco city parks. Enjoy local parks by bike or explore the city using our park-to-park program. PRESIDIO GOLF COURSE 300 Finley Rd., P.O. Box 29063, 94129 415-561-4653 • presidiogolf.com dchelemedos@palmergolf.com This premier 18-hole public course is just minutes from downtown, offering a restaurant, meeting space, golf shop, instruction and rental equipment. Group bookings can be made up to one year in advance. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AND LEVI’S STADIUM 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara 408-579-4413 levisstadium.com/venue-rentals/about sara.scher@49ers.com As the new home of the San Francisco 49ers and the site of Super Bowl 50 in 2016, the stadium boasts more than 110,000-square-feet of event space for groups from 10 to 10,000. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza 415-972-2000 • sfgiants.com Home of the 2010, 2012 and 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park features all of the amenities necessary to create a unique and memorable event. SPIN SAN FRANCISCO 690 Folsom St. • 214-862-4646 wearespin.com • sanfran@wearespin.com SpiN is an international network of pingpong social clubs providing an alternative to the status quo and for those who prefer to share experiences with others. SPINLISTER 1640 Fifth St., Ste. 210 • 800-888-8888 spinlister.com • hello@spinlister.com Hosting an event in San Francisco means simplifying transportation logistics, and Spinlister does just that by connecting peers. SPORTS BASEMENT - GEAR, APPAREL, AND BIKE RENTAL 415-437-0100, ext. 7120 sportsbasement.com shelley@sportsbasement.com 610 Old Mason St. The Presidio of San Francisco San Francisco’s favorite store for rentals and gear in run, cycle, swim, camp and snow. Closest bike rentals to the bridge, SB Outdoors offers corporate trips and free event space for 10 to 4,000 people. 1590 Bryant St. We have the best brands at basement prices. Offering the best gear in run, cycle, swim, snow and rentals, plus we have free parking. TPC HARDING PARK 99 Harding Rd. • 415-664-4690 tpc.com/hardingpark We offer an 18-hole championship golf course, nine-hole executive course, practice areas and full-service clubhouse available for banquets, weddings and events. Group rates are available. TOUR GUIDES INTERNATIONAL TOUR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 625 Market St., Ste. 810 415-957-9489 • 800-442-4864 itmisf.com • travel@itmisf.com We have been the premier training institute for certified tour directors, guides and travel staff since 1976 with the largest multilingual guide referral service in America. SAVOR NAPA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY TOURS 1625 Trancas St., Ste. 4263, Napa 707-219-6120 • savornapatours.com Private guided tours throughout Napa/ Sonoma areas, with pickups available in San Francisco/Vallejo. Customized itinerary including all reservations needed for an enjoyable trip! TOUR OPERATORS BEYOND THE FOG 237 Kearny St., Ste. 378 • 415-624-4317 beyond-the-fog.com info@beyondthefog.net Let Beyond the Fog create your itinerary for your executives, and create a special event in a one-of-a-kind location. Reservation is required by telephone or email. BLUE HERON CUSTOM TOURS & TRAVEL 275 Staples Ave. • 415-337-1874 866-326-4237 • blueherontours.com rick@blueherontours.com We provide custom tours of San Francisco’s hidden gems, boutique wineries in Napa and Sonoma, Muir Woods and Sausalito, and Monterey and Carmel, all perfect for VIPs. BONJOUR USA TOURS 466 Green St., Ste. 303 • 415-923-8929 bonjourusa.com groups@bonjourusa.com Bonjour USA specializes in providing ground services for leisure travel groups, corporate, business and conventions, visiting all major cities, sights and National Parks of the USA. CALIFORNIA PARLOR CAR TOURS 500 Sutter St., Ste. 401 • 415-474-7500 800-227-4250 • calpartours.com br@calpartours.com We offer tours of Yosemite, Monterey, Hearst Castle and Big Sur. Stay at The Majestic, Yosemite Lodge, Curry Village or Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal. EXTRANOMICAL TOURS 928 Harrison St. • 415-357-0700 866-231-3752 • extranomical.com contact@extranomical.com We have exciting itineraries to Yosemite, Napa and Sonoma, Muir Woods, San Francisco and Sausalito, Monterey and Carmel, outlet shopping and more. Groups of all sizes are welcome. EXTRANOMICAL TOURS 928 Harrison St. • 415-357-0700 866-231-3752 • extranomical.com contact@extranomical.com We have exciting itineraries to Yosemite, Napa and Sonoma, Muir Woods, San Francisco and Sausalito, Monterey and Carmel, outlet shopping and more. Groups of all sizes are welcome. GOLDEN HORIZON TRAVEL 1806 Belles St., Ste. 5B • 800-210-3008 goldenhorizontravel.com info@goldenhorizontravel.com Highly customer oriented, specializing in private custom and small group tours, we offer unique, new and exclusive tours and adventures unavailable elsewhere. GRIFFIN TOURS 4800 Daisy St., Ste. 1 • 415-430-5300 griffintours.com • guy@orbecotravel.us We’re happy to handle every aspect of your trip for you, including your hotel accommodations, restaurant reservations, organized tours, and any other activity that interests you. INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES 2095 Jerrold Ave., Ste. 100 415-642-7378 • 800-777-8464 incadventures.com info@incadventures.com We offer small-group tours with a 20-guest maximum to Yosemite, wine country, whitewater rafting and Muir Woods in petroleum-free biofueled vehicles. Charters, transport and FIT are also available. INSIDER EXPERIENCE 34 Lister St. • 61-3-9859-0660 61-415-035-271 • insiderexperience.com kbulger@insiderexperience.com Insider Experience is a full-service Destination Management Company (DMC) that is solely focused on the Australian and New Zealand market traveling to San Francisco. JOY HOLIDAY INC. 199 California Dr., Ste. 199, Millbrae 650-259-9599 joyholiday.com/C/en/home info@joyholiday.com Established in 1995, Joy Holiday Corporation (JH) is a full-service travel operator providing tour packages for clients from North America, Asia, Europe, and other markets around the world, focusing on local, inbound and outbound tour services. JTB USA, INC. 391 Sutter St., Ste. 410 • 415-433-2120 online.jtbusa.com/Branch/SanFrancisco.aspx kkobayashi@jtbusa.com JTB USA, Inc. is a global DMC for business travel, MICE, leisure and FIT, specializing in the Japanese, Asian and South American market. VIATOR INC. 360 Third St., Ste. 400 • 628-400-8427 viator.com • rshen@viator.com Viator, the leading global online seller of travel experiences, provides access to more than 150 tours, attractions and activities in and around our home city of San Francisco. TOURS - AIR SAN FRANCISCO HELICOPTERS, LLC P. O. Box 280776, 94128-0776 650-635-4500 • 800-400-2404 sfhelicoptertours.com info@sfhelicopters.com We offer helicopter flightseeing over Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Sausalito, Pacific Coast and more. Ask about custom tours and special itineraries for corporate and incentive events. TOURS - BEYOND SAN FRANCISCO EXTRANOMICAL TOURS 928 Harrison St. • 415-357-0700 866-231-3752 • extranomical.com contact@extranomical.com We have exciting itineraries to Yosemite, Napa and Sonoma, Muir Woods, San Francisco and Sausalito, Monterey and Carmel, outlet shopping and more. Groups of all sizes are welcome. GREEN DREAM TOURS - WINE COUNTRY TOUR SPECIALIST 677 42nd Ave. • 415-692-1644 greendreamtours.com elie@greendreamtours.com Offering daily wine country tours to Napa and Sonoma, in 14-passenger luxury minibuses, corporate, private, custom tours and charters are available any time for any size group. INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES 2095 Jerrold Ave., Ste. 100 415-642-7378 • 800-777-8464 incadventures.com info@incadventures.com We offer small-group tours with a 20-guest maximum to Yosemite, wine country, whitewater rafting and Muir Woods in petroleum-free biofueled vehicles. Charters, transport and FIT are also available. NAPA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY TOURS 20 Case Court, American Canyon 707-226-3333 • 800-578-0115 winecountrylimos.com • info@nvwct.com Private and group luxury transportation to wine country of Napa and Sonoma. Daily tours from San Francisco via limo bus include food all day and visits to four wineries. $99. PLATYPUS TOURS UNLIMITED 101 South Coombs St., Ste. L, Napa 707-253-2723 • platypustours.com info@platypustours.com Platypus Wine Tours offers fun and social wine tours in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley! Try a join-in wine tour or book a private wine tour in Napa or Sonoma. TOWER TOURS 288 Beach St. • 415-345-8687 866-345-8687 • towertours.com reservations@towertours.com Hop aboard the luxurious motorcoaches and listen in as the professional guides take you on an adventure in San Francisco, Muir Woods, wine country or Monterey and Carmel. TOURS - LAND ALL ABOUT CHINATOWN TOURS P. O. Box 640145, 94164-0145 415-982-8839 allaboutchinatown.com info@allaboutchinatown.com This is one of Chinatown’s most experienced tour companies, operating since 1957, with insider Linda Lee and her knowledgeable tour guides. Culminate the tour with a hosted dim sum luncheon. ALTERNATIVE SF TOURS 1610 24th Ave. • 415-254-8693 1-888-9SF-Tour (973-8687) alternativesftours.com info@alternativesftours.com The top four walking tour companies in San Francisco join forces to work with meeting and conference planners to offer authentic, local, off-the-beaten-path tours, with one easy click. AT&T PARK 24 Willie Mays Plaza • 415-972-1800 giantsenterprises.com srevetria@giantsenterprises.com Behind-the-scenes ballpark tour of AT&T Park includes places only the players and staff go: the field warning track, a Major League dugout, visitors’ indoor batting cage, visitors’ clubhouse, the press box and a luxury suite. AVITAL FOOD TOURS 1486 Clay St. • 415-355-4044 avitaltours.com • info@avitaltours.com Avital Food Tours provides a unique lunchtime or dinner activity where guests have the opportunity to meet chefs while eating their way through an iconic San Francisco neighborhood. BEST BAY AREA TOURS 2267 39th Ave. • 415-543-TOUR (8687) 877-705-TOUR (8687) bestbayareatours.com service@bestbayareatours.com A fun and affordable tour company in and around San Francisco, we offer a variety of small group tours, with no large overcrowded groups. Custom tours and group rates are available. BIG BUS TOURS SAN FRANCISCO 99 Jefferson St. • 415-433-1657 855-854-8687 eng.bigbustours.com/sanfrancisco/home.html infosf@bigbustours.com Enjoy a spectacular 2.5-hour tour on an open top double decker tour bus stopping at 20 stops around the city, where you can hop on and off as much as you like. CALIFORNIA PARLOR CAR TOURS 500 Sutter St., Ste. 401 • 415-474-7500 800-227-4250 • calpartours.com br@calpartours.com We offer tours of Yosemite, Monterey, Hearst Castle and Big Sur. Stay at The Majestic, Yosemite Lodge, Curry Village or Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal. CHINATOWN ADVENTURES WITH WOK WIZ TOURS P. O. Box 283080, 94128 • 650-355-9657 888-427-5818 • wokwiz.com wokwiz@gmail.com Fun-filled, award-winning culinary and historical walking tours are offered daily with a dim sum lunch in one of Chinatown’s authentic restaurants; many exciting walking programs are available. CITY GUIDES Main Library, 100 Larkin St. 415-557-4266 sfcityguides.org tours@sfcityguides.org Join an experienced City Guide for a leisurely, anecdotal-free walking tour through local history and architecture of San Francisco. Reservations required for groups of eight or more. CITY SEGWAY TOURS OF SAN FRANCISCO 333 Jefferson St., Ste. 123 415-409-0672 • 877-734-8687 sanfrancisco.citysegwaytours.com sanfrancisco@citysegwaytours.com Allow yourself to see all that San Francisco has to offer in a fun and exciting way. An experience that you will never forget. Group rates are available for daily departure. CITY SIGHTSEEING SAN FRANCISCO 1331 Columbus Ave. • 415-440-8687 city-sightseeing.us info@city-sightseeing.us City Sightseeing San Francisco is one of the largest sightseeing operators in San Francisco, offering hop-on hop-off tours in and around San Francisco on five diverse routes. CITYMYSTERY 111 Purdue Ave. • 415-377-6839 citymystery.info • johnmaccabee@gmail.com Swimming to San Francisco is a citywide game for San Francisco and is free to players. Complete missions all over the city and play as you explore. DETOUR 385 Grove St. • 415-894-2681 detour.com • mail@detour.com Detour is a mobile app for location-aware audio tours. Plug in your headphones, and Detour will take you on hidden adventures revealing stories, people and places at every turn. DIVINA TOURS INC. 2382 42nd Ave. • 415-664-7021 divinatours.com • divinatours@gmail.com We offer comprehensive sightseeing tours of San Francisco to international visitors. As spirited chaperones, Divina Tours provides customized tours in the visitors’ native languages. EXTRANOMICAL TOURS 928 Harrison St. • 415-357-0700 866-231-3752 • extranomical.com contact@extranomical.com We offer exciting itineraries to Yosemite, Napa and Sonoma, Muir Woods, San Francisco and Sausalito, Monterey and Carmel, outlet shopping and more. Groups of all sizes are welcome. FOOT! FUN WALKING TOURS 1062 Fell St., Ste. 2 • 415-793-5378 800-979-3370 • foottours.com fun@foottours.com These fun- and fact-filled historic walking tours bring the city’s past back to life (metaphorically — no zombies). Fodor’s named us “Top walking tours,” and SF Weekly says, “Best eccentric walks.” GOCAR GPS-GUIDED TOURS 1331 Columbus Ave., Third Fl. 415-359-9299 • 800-914-6227 gocartours.com • brad.s@gocartours.com The world’s first automated tour guided by GPS you can zip all over town in a GoCar and let the little yellow car navigate you while telling San Francisco stories. GRAY LINE OF SAN FRANCISCO 2627 Taylor St. • 415-353-5310 888-868-7788 • graylineofsanfrancisco.com tours@graylineofsanfrancisco.com Gray Line of San Francisco offer tours to Muir Woods and Sausalito, Monterey/ Carmel, Yosemite, our highly rated Super Sights City Tour and Gray Line hop-on hop-off tours. GREAT PACIFIC TOUR CO. 518 Octavia St. • 415-626-4499 greatpacifictour.com greatpacific@earthlink.net We offer four tours in 13-passenger minivans, half-day tours covering the city or Muir Woods and Sausalito and full-day tours to visit the Napa and Sonoma wine country, including lunch. GUIDEKICK 814 Mission St. • guidekick.co team@guidekick.co Guidekick is an app that brings to life the stories of San Francisco’s top historical destinations with fully interactive 3D maps, music, and compelling narrative. GUIDEYOU.COM - SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING TOURS 2720 Taylor St., Ste. 450 • 415-775-1200 tickets@guideyou.com • guideyou.com Visit GuideYou.com for discount sightseeing tours. The lowest rates are available for the best tours, operated by Bay City Guide Magazine. Larger discounts are available for groups. HAIGHT ASHBURY FLOWER POWER WALKING TOUR Stanyan St. and Waller St. • 415-863-1621 800-979-3370 • haightashburytour.com hasf525@sbcglobal.net This 2.5-hour Haight-Ashbury walking tour covers architecture, early 1900s and, of course, the colorful ‘60s counter culture. Group rates and times are available by appointment. INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES 2095 Jerrold Ave., Ste. 100 415-642-7378 • 800-777-8464 incadventures.com info@incadventures.com We offer small-group tours with a 20-guest maximum to Yosemite, wine country, whitewater rafting and Muir Woods in petroleum-free biofueled vehicles. Charters, transport and FIT are also available. JOY HOLIDAY INC. 199 California Dr., Ste. 199, Millbrae 650-259-9599 • joyholiday.com/C/en/home info@joyholiday.com Established in 1995, Joy Holiday Corporation (JH) is a full-service travel operator providing tour packages for clients from North America, Asia, Europe and other markets around the world, focusing on local, inbound and outbound tour services. LOCAL TASTES OF THE CITY TOURS 2179 12th Ave. • 415-665-0480 888-358-TOUR (8687)) • sffoodtour.com tmedin@localtastesofthecitytours.com Explore the history and culture of local neighborhoods, including Chinatown and North Beach and Little Italy, as “We eat our way through San Francisco.” PAINTED LADIES TOUR COMPANY 427 Post St. • 415-843-1217 paintedladiestourcompany.com paintedladiestourcompany@gmail.com Painted Ladies Tour Company specializes in San Francisco, Sausalito, Muir Woods and winery tours throughout the city in a 1968 VW transporter bus. RENTAL VINTAGE One Harbor Dr., Ste. 300, Sausalito 415-275-4381 contact@rental-vintage.com rental-vintage.com Explore San Francisco and the Bay Area on one of our vintage vehicles and experience the “American dream.” City tours are available with a driver or in rental cars. REUNION EDUCATION ART HERITAGE 1691 Turk St. • 415-272-7209 866-206-8439 • californiablackhistory.com john@venturata.com The African-American Freedom Trail is an important resource for professional development and cultural competency in every field of business and culture. Enjoy our daily tours. SAN FRANCISCO DELUXE SIGHTSEEING 2737 Taylor St. 415-819-6146 • 415-409-6117 sanfranciscodeluxetours.com sfdeluxesightseeing@gmail.com This popular San Francisco tour, with hop-on hop-off availability, features 20 major city sights with frequent service every 30 minutes, starts and stops at Union Square, with friendly, informative multilingual staff tour guides on an open-air double decker bus. SAN FRANCISCO LOVE TOURS 666 Bellevue Ave., Daly City 888-419-5454 sanfranciscolovetours.com allan@sflovetours.com Reward your guests with an enthusiastic, unique, and authentic way to explore San Francisco with our charter services. Let us help you customize an unforgettable experience! SAN FRANCISCO PRIVATE VIP SEGWAY TOURS 417 Beach St. • 415-796-0472 privatesegwaytours.com vip@privatesegwaytours.com We provide riders, novice and experienced, with a scenic, unique and memorable experience, including one-on-one training, personal guide, longer routes and gratuity. SAN FRANCISCO SEGWAY TOURS - ELECTRIC TOUR COMPANY electrictourcompany.com info@electrictourcompany.com Guided Segway tours of Golden Gate Park have daily departures for the Golden Gate Park Tour, Advanced Golden Gate Park and Haight-Ashbury Tour. Riders must be over 12 years old and over 100 lbs. 82 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. 415-474-1944 757 Beach St. • 415-474-3130 SF ADVENTURE TOURS 124 Benton Ave. • 415-323-6180 adventureinsf.com We offer unique adventures for small groups. Explore the classic landmarks of San Francisco plus its secluded stairways, secret views, outdoor art galleries and more in a 12-passenger “woody.” TOWER TOURS 288 Beach St. • 415-345-8687 866-345-8687 • towertours.com reservations@towertours.com Hop aboard the luxurious motorcoaches and listen in as the professional guides take you on an adventure in San Francisco, Muir Woods, wine country or Monterey and Carmel. WILD SF WALKING TOURS 479 14th St., Ste. A • 415-580-1849 wildsftours.com • info@wildsftours.com Wild SF Walking Tours are energetic adventures through history in the City by the Bay. Let these dapper, musical and knowledgeable guides take your guests on an unforgettable trip. TOURS - WATER ADVENTURE CAT SAILING CHARTERS Pier 39, Dock J • 415-777-1630 800-498-4228 • adventurecat.com info@adventurecat.com Adventure Cat is sure to be a memorable highlight for any group. See some of the Bay’s most popular attractions up close and personal on a stable, unique and easy to use venue. ALCATRAZ CRUISES Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing 415-981-ROCK (7625)) alcatrazcruises.com info@alcatrazcruises.com Alcatraz Cruises is the official concessioner of the National Park Service. Reservations are highly recommended for the frequent daily departures from Pier 33 offering the guaranteed lowest price. ALCATRAZ EXCURSIONS 55 Francisco St., Ste. 360 • 415-438-8320 877-790-7625 • alcatrazexcursions.com info@alcatrazexcursions.com Make a great impression with Alcatraz Excursions. Host your next event on one of our eco-friendly boats with the San Francisco skyline as your backdrop. BLUE & GOLD FLEET Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf 415-705-8200 • blueandgoldfleet.com dennis@blueandgoldfleet.com Charter with Blue and Gold Fleet and enjoy a custom tour of San Francisco Bay with attractive pricing, full bar service and catering from some of the city’s best restaurants. RED AND WHITE FLEET Pier 43 1/2, Taylor St. & Embarcadero 415-673-2900 • redandwhite.com sales@redandwhite.com The family-owned Red and White Fleet offers San Francisco’s only multilingual bay cruises, sunset sailings and private tours with daily departures from Pier 43 1/2 at Fisherman’s Wharf. WINERIES BLUXOME STREET WINERY 53 Bluxome St. • 415-543-5353 bluxomewinery.com info@bluxomewinery.com Only a stone’s throw from Union Square, Bluxome is both a working winery and a place to relax and enjoy a drink or two. Please come do so. Tours are available by appointment. CHATEAU MONTELENA WINERY 335 Powell St. • 415-677-4033 Guests and the general public now have the opportunity to taste and purchase a wide selection of wines from this esteemed winery and tasting room located just off the Westin St. Francis lobby. ENO WINE BAR 320 Geary St. • 415-678-5321 enowinerooms.com Buyout and group bookings are available. Our staff sommelier will craft an easygoing evening of wine tasting with selections of small production wines, cheese and charcuterie. THE PRESS CLUB 20 Yerba Buena Ln. • 415-744-5000 pressclubsf.com walker@pressclubsf.com Enjoy a Napa experience in downtown San Francisco at this design award-winning chic bar and lounge with full dinner menu and wine pairings, vintner-led tastings, elegant private spaces. TANK18 WINERY 1345 Howard St. • 650-455-3000 tank18.com • info@tank18.com SOMA district’s newest urban winery brings the best of the wine country to the city. Corporate meetings, private events, tech/ startup mixers and weddings are amazing at Tank18.

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