2024 San Francisco and the Bay Area Traveler Info Guide

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TRAVEL INFO GUIDE Visitortips.com/tig/sanfrancisco @Visitortips LOOK INSIDE FOR THINGS TO DO AND HELPFUL INFO SAN FRA N CISCO BA Y AREA and th e Certified’sTRAVE LER INFO GUIDE #TravelerInfoGuides GoldenGateBridge LombardStreetAlcatraz FREE M A P
PUBLISHER: CERTIFIED FOLDER DISPLAY SERVICE,INC. 1120 Joshua Way, Vista, CA 92081 800-799-7373 CertifiedFolder.com SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE: 310 Shaw Road, Suite H South San Francisco, CA 94080 650-589-3117 POINTS OF INTEREST Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is #1 on every visitor's list. Once called “the bridge that couldn’t be built,” today the Golden Gate Bridge is one the seven wonders of the modern world. The 1.7-mile-long bridge is anchored by towers that reach 746 feet skyward and was once taller than any building in San Francisco! Pedestrians and bicyclists are welcome daily. 415-921-5858 GoldenGate.org Alcatraz Alcatraz was the site of the first lighthouse in the Western United States but became a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963. Now, this once infamous prison island is part of the Bay Area’s 80,000-acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Located one-and-a-half miles from Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz is one of the city's most popular attractions. 415-981-7625 (To buy tickets through Alcatraz City Cruises) I NPS.gov/Alcatraz Cable Cars There is nothing quite like riding a cable car up and down the hills of San Francisco. While they symbolize the early innovation that made the city iconic, the experience of riding a cable car is timeless. These right-out-of-the-Smithsonian cable cars were named a national historic landmark in 1964. Cable Car Hours: 7 AM – 10:30 PM 7 days a week. Current fare is $8 one way, or an all-day pass for $17. 415-701-2311 (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) number) Painted Ladies Along the eastern side of Alamo Square Park is one of the most iconic and most photographed sights in San Francisco. These pastel-colored homes, standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the gentle slope of Steiner Street, are called the Painted Ladies. 415-974-6900 (General San Francisco Travel number) Fisherman’s Wharf The cheery ringing of the cable car bells; the sights, sounds and smells along busy Jefferson Street; the renovated historic red-brick factories; the steaming street-side pots of Dungeness crab—all help make Fisherman’s Wharf the city’s top-rated tourist attraction year after year. 415-673-3530 FishermansWharf.org Coit Tower Coit Tower, a slender white concrete column rising from the top of Telegraph Hill, has been an emblem of San Francisco’s skyline since its completion in 1933, a welcoming beacon to visitors and residents alike. Its observation deck, reached by elevator (tickets can be purchased in the gift shop), provides 360-degree views of the city and bay, including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges. 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd. 415-249-0995 Lombard Street Known as the “Crookedest Street in the World,” Lombard Street is one of San Francisco’s most popular landmarks. Every year, millions of visitors walk or drive down its eight sharp hairpin turns. Surrounded by Russian Hill mansions and perfectly manicured landscaping and flowers, it is also one of the city’s most scenic streets. Take a spectacular photo at the bottom looking up or enjoy the breathtaking view from the top looking out onto the San Francisco Bay, the Bay Bridge and Coit Tower. Sonoma County An easy hour’s drive north of San Francisco on Hwy. 101, Petaluma is a great vacation destination hub with convenient access to many of Sonoma County’s best experiences in every direction. There are the oyster shacks of Tomales Bay, the rugged Sonoma coast line and Bodega Bay to the west, the redwoods of Russian River to the north, and over 400 wineries in historic towns like Healdsburg, Sonoma, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa and Guerneville. Sonoma County is waiting and Petaluma is your front door. Come on up! Napa Valley Napa County is north of San Francisco, in California. It's known for hundreds of hillside vineyards in the Napa Valley wine region. In the city of Napa, Oxbow Public Market features regional gourmet food. The Napa Valley Wine Train is a vintage locomotive and traveling restaurant running through the valley. 707-226-5813 I VisitNapaValley.com San Francisco Zoo Nestled against the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Zoo is an urban oasis. It is home to over 2,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and lovely peaceful gardens full of native and foreign plants. 415-753-7080 SFZoo.org Neither Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. or San Francisco and the Bay Area Traveler Info Guide make any representation expressly or implied as to the performance of the advertisers herein, or the accuracy of the facts herein. Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. and San Francisco and the Bay Area Traveler Info Guide jointly and severally disclaim any responsibility for acts or omissions of these advertisers. Copyright 2024 by Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this Travel Guide may be reproduced without permission of the publisher. SF0124. SF C r ed Ad Map O 23 AY3 o ndd 1 11 20 23 2 50 PM Daily Food Tours of Chinatown & North Beach/Little Italy This historic Liberty ship stormed the beaches of Normandy and sailed in the Pacific Theatre in 1944. Open to visitors at Pier 35, 10 - 4 pm Our Volunteer Crew Welcomes You! Pier 35 at the Embarcadero & Bay Street, San Francisco ssjeremiahobrien.org SS JEREMIAH O’BRIEN - VISITORS WELCOME! Alive & Steaming! BUY TICKETS exploratorium.edu At time of printing Rated #1 Museum in SF A beloved San Francisco museum for all ages. 650+ interactive exhibits on science, art, and human perception. Huge views. Infinite curiosity! See you at the Exploratorium—inside historic Pier 15 on the Embarcadero. Tinker, touch, test, experiment, notice, play! 10 GRAYLINEOFSANFRANCISCO.COM USE CODE AT CHECKOUT AND SAVE 17 1 12 6 PETALUMA EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Delight in downtown boutique and antique shopping, riverside dining, and live entertainment. The fun is just a short walk away and it’s been that way for 150 years. VisitPetaluma.com 707.769.0429 @VisitPetaluma @PetalumaCA REQUEST OUR FREE 2023-24 VISITOR MAGAZINE! 9 18 23 TRAVEL INFO GUIDE Visitortips.com/tig/sanfrancisco @Visitortips LOOK INSIDE FOR THINGS TO DO AND HELPFUL INFO SAN FRA N CISCO BA Y AREA and th e Certified’sTRAVE LER INFO GUIDE #TravelerInfoGuides GoldenGateBridge LombardStreetAlcatraz FREE M A P Novato Nicasio San Rafael Napa Rohnert Park Daly City Berkeley Alameda Walnut Creek San Ramon Dublin Livermore Pleasanton San Bruno San Mateo Redwood City Fremont Hayward Palo Alto Half Moon Bay Mountain View Sebastopol Jenner Bodega Bay Tomales Guerneville Vallejo Richmond Sausalito Milpitas Los Gatos Concord Antioch Vacaville Fairfield Yountville San Francisco San Jose Oakland Santa Rosa Sonoma 1 4 37 12 12 92 92 84 84 84 85 82 87 9 17 35 35 35 1 1 101 101 101 101 101 280 280 280 880 880 580 505 580 580 780 80 80 80 80 580 580 680 680 680 680 121 121 130 237 113 160 128 116 116 116 101 18 24 Petaluma Pacific Ocean San Pablo Ba Point Reyes National Seashore Petaluma River San Franc sco Bay Map Not To Scale DISTANCE BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AND… Oakland 12 miles Napa 50 miles Santa Rosa 55 miles Sacramento 87 miles Stockton 83 miles San Jose 55 miles Petaluma 39 miles AIRPORT LEGEND San Francisco International Airport San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport San Jose Mineta International Airport Sonoma County Airport To Sacramento To Healdsburg To Stockton To Santa Cruz 17 YOUR OUR BEST EST D DAY AY IN S SAN AN F FRANCISCO RANCISCO! BIKE IKE THE B BRIDGE IDGE RETURN ETURN V VIA IA F FERRY ERRY We have the largest fleet of high quality Bikes in SF! Upgrade to an Electric Bike... It’s You Only Faster! Scan QR Code to receive discount, or visit blazingsaddles.com 20% OFF! Ride Along the Car-Free Bike Path Cruise Downhill to SausalitoEnjoy Sausalio - Return via Ferry Amazing Views from the Bridge! OPEN 8AM EVERYDAY WWW.BLAZINGSADDLES.COM W W W BL AZINGSADDLES COM 415.202.8888 7 13 3 15 16 22 20
American Bookbinders Museum Audium Anchorage Square Grace Cathedral Gray Line of San Francisco Aquarium of the Bay SS Jeremiah O’Brien Exploratorium Blazing Saddles Blue & Gold Fleet Ripley’s Be;ieve It or NOt Fisherman’s Wharf Pier 39 Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental (Bike & View) Washing onBlvd San Franc sco Bay San Francisco Bay Pacific Ocean Treasure Island Marin Headlands Marin County Pacific Heights Presidio Alcatraz Island Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco –Oakland Bay Bridge Fisherman’s Wharf Pier 39 Golden Gate Park San Francisco Botanical Garden Richmond District Central Richmond Sunset District Outer Sunset Ocean Beach Parkside Outer Richmond Pier 33 Coit Tower James R. 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Self-Guided interactive experience available or book in advance for a Guided Tour Your minimal sightseeing fee supports the cathedral. THE EMBARCADERO & Pier 41 • SAN FRANCISCO For current schedules, visit blueandgoldfleet.com San Francisco’s Newest Crown Jewel... SkyStar! Standing over 150 feet tall, along the Barbary Coast Trail in world-famous Fisherman’s Wharf, SkyStar offers spectacular views of San Francisco and its Bay Harbor. Experience never before seen bird’s eye views of San Francisco in one of our 36 climate controlled, private gondolas. For a more enhanced experience, check out our VIP Gondola with leather interior, bamboo floors and an extended flight time. The VIP experience is perfect for a date night or special celebration! Gift cards available online. SkyStar is located between Boudin Bakery & Pier 41 at 2860 Taylor St. Buy tickets at SkyStar, or visit: www.SkyStarWheel.com The Story of the Book www.bookbindersmuseum.org 415•824•9754 Audio Tours • Group Tours Special Exhibits • Lectures 355 Clementina Street San Francisco Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm 2 4 11 14 21 5 8 19 7D Experience Pier 39 – Building M San Francisco (415) 349-7660 FlyerThrillZone.com American Bookbinders Museum 355 Clementina Street San Francisco (415) 824-9754 BookbindersMuseum.org Anchorage Square 500 Beach Street San Francisco (415) 775-6000 AnchorageSquare.com Aquarium of the Bay Pier 39 Embarcadero & Beach Street San Francisco (415) 623-5300 AquariumoftheBay.org 1 2 3 4 Audium 1616 Bush Street San Francisco (415) 771-1616 Audium.org Big Bus Tours Join at Multiple Locations BigBusTours.com Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours 2715 Hyde Street San Francisco (415) 202-8888 BlazingSaddles.com/San-Francisco Blue and Gold Fleet Pier 41 San Francisco (415) 705-8200 BlueandGoldFleet.com 5 6 7 8 City Cruises Pier 3 on The Embarcadero San Francisco (800) 459-8105 CityCruises.com Exploratorium Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green Street San Francisco (415) 528-4444 Exploratorium.edu Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benef it District 2801 Leavenworth Street – Ste. B-16 San Francisco (415) 673-3530 FishermansWharf.org The Flyer Pier 39 – Second Level Above the Hard Rock Café San Francisco (415) 349-7660 FlyerThrillZone.com 9 10 11 12 Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental 2157 Lombard Street San Francisco (628) 444-3385 GoldenGateBridgeBikeRentals.com Grace Cathedral 1100 California Street San Francisco (415) 749-6300 GraceCathedral.org Gray Line of San Francisco Meets at Multiple Locations San Francisco (415) 353-5310 GrayLineofSanFrancisco.com Local Tastes of the City Tours Meets at Multiple Locations San Francisco (415) 665-0480 SFFoodTour.com 13 14 15 16 Pacific Pinball Museum 1510 Webster Street Alameda (510) 769-1349 PacificPinball.org Petaluma Visitors Program 210 Lakeville Street Petaluma (707) 769-0429 VisitPetaluma.com PIER 39 Beach Street & The Embarcadero San Francisco (415) 705-5500 Pier39.com Ripley’s Believe It or Not 175 Jefferson Street San Francisco (415) 202-9850 Ripleys.com/SanFrancisco 17 18 19 20 SkyStar - Fisherman’s Wharf 2860 Taylor Street San Francisco (833) 269-7827 SkyStarWheel.com SS Jeremiah O’Brien Pier 35 San Francisco (415) 544-0100 SSJeremiahObrien.org Stretchy Pants Food Tours Meets at Multiple Locations San Francisco (415) 545-8276 Stretchy-Pants.com 21 22 23

A beloved San Francisco museum for all ages. 650+ interactive exhibits on science, art, and human perception. Huge views. Infinite curiosity! See you at the Exploratorium—inside historic Pier 15 on the Embarcadero.

BUY TICKETS exploratorium.edu * At time of printing Rated #1 Museum in SF *
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