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55 Music Concourse Dr, san francisco
There is a lot to see in this famous institution. Visitors who can spend only 1-2 hours are recommended to visit Steinhart Aquarium (the newest exhibit featuring over a dozen animals that bite, sting and stun), Osher Rainforest (the four-story living rainforest), Living Roof, African Penguins, and the Swamp (see albino Aligator!). Visitors who can spend more time should also visit Giants of Land and Sea, Gems and Minerals, Reef Lagoon, and Color of Life. For kids: There is a “kid-sized” door at the Children’s Eel Garden, located next to the Philippine Coral Reef exhibit. East Garden has plenty of room to run around and structures to play on. Science Today station offers engaging short videos on Academy science. Avoid the neighborhood-free-weekends days ( https://www.calacademy.org/neighborhood-free-weekends ) as there would be a lot of crowds. Check out the daily events calendar: https://www.calacademy.org/daily-calendar On Thursday nights, adults 21+ can enjoy live music, cocktails, special activities, and entertainment while exploring the entire Academy after dark. Visitors can purchase “Panguins + Pajamas Sleepovers” ( https://www.calacademy.org/penguinspajamas-sleepovers ), VIP Tours, and Birthday Parties (https://www.calacademy.org/tours-specialty-programs ) tickets for more fun.
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3301 Lyon St, san francisco
Originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition, this urban temple has become a San Francisco treasure, beloved by residents and visitors alike. The iconic Palace of Fine Arts, with its Greco-Roman style Rotunda and colonnades, is one of the most photographed sites in the City and has been featured in numerous film and TV productions. It’s also a popular wedding location and a spectacular performance venue.
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Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, san francisco
Located on the Embarcadero waterfront at Pier 15, The Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory and museum exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. There are hundreds of explore-for-yourself exhibits, film screenings, evening art and science events for adults, plus much more. The museum uses playful fun experimentation to introduce visitors to scientific principles. They also create professional development programs for educators and are at the forefront of changing how science is taught.
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Presidio of San Francisco, san francisco
The Presidio of San Francisco is one of America’s most famous national park sites, with more than 700 structures, a 300-acre historic forest, and 300 bird species. Located at the Golden Gate, it’s a place to escape in nature and explore key moments in history. The park features San Francisco’s best hiking and biking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic sites, beaches, a golf course, and other top attractions. The Presidio is also home to one of the nation's finest collections of fortifications, landscapes, buildings, structures, and artifacts related to military history.
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50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, san francisco
Opened in 1895, the de Young is home to American art from the 17th century through today, textile arts and costumes, African art, Oceanic art, arts of the Americas, and international contemporary art. The museum showcases many permanent collections of art and rotating special exhibits.
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104 Montgomery St, san francisco
The Walt Disney Family Museum showcases the remarkable life story of Walt Disney, the man who raised animation into art, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a distinctly American legacy that transformed the entertainment world. The museum features contemporary, interactive galleries with state-of-the-art exhibits narrated in Walt’s own voice alongside early drawings, cartoons, films, music, a spectacular model of Disneyland, and more. Visitors will leave with inspiration, admiration, and great appreciation of Walt Disney's achievements via animation and written and displayed artifacts.
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24 Willie Mays Plaza, san francisco
Opened on April 11, 2000, Oracle Park is a Major League Baseball stadium in the South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and Home of the San Francisco Giants. The stadium is named based on corporate sponsorships; the previous names were Pacific Bell Park, SBC Park, and AT&T Park. It has received rave reviews from the public for its breathtaking views and classic design.
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750 Howard St, san francisco
Yerba Buena Gardens is the perfect place to relax, explore, play, dine or shop in the heart of San Francisco’s downtown. The park will enlighten every mood, celebrate diversity, and find green relief while discovering unique features, renowned museums, cafes, memorials, and theaters—all cradled by landscaped lawns, public art, and award-winning architecture.
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Dolores St &, 19th St, san francisco
Vibrant Mission Dolores park is a nearly 16-acre city park in the heart of its equally vibrant, culturally diverse mission district neighborhood. Lush green lawns shaded by tall palm trees, a soccer field, six tennis courts, one basketball field court, a multi-use court, a play ground, and two off-lease dog play areas adorn this beautiful park. Many festivals, performances, and other cultural events occur in the park. People flock to the park to play, picnic, lounge, walk their dogs, and enjoy spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline on sunny days.
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1199 E Beach, san francisco
A former military airfield, Crissy Field transformed into a beloved national park site in 2001. This recreational paradise welcomes visitors and locals with its breathtaking San Francisco Bay views, easy hiking, beaches and picnic areas, and wild open spaces. Locals and visitors run, stroll, and cycle along the Bay Trail to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. And the former airplane hangars and warehouses are home to recreational uses, from a rock climbing gym to a trampoline house. History buffs are served up a fascinating story from the past at the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center.
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1199 9th Ave, san francisco
San Francisco Botanical Garden is a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty showcasing 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world. It is 55 acres of green space with beautiful trails with plenty of signs and information.
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100 John F Kennedy Dr, san francisco
The Conservatory of Flowers, a national, state, and local landmark, is a place to escape the chill of San Francisco, the stress of everyday life or travel, or as a resource on rare and unusual plants. Built in 1879, the Conservatory was the first formal structure erected in Golden Gate Park and remains an internationally renowned icon at the entrance of the world-renowned Golden Gate Park.
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PIER 39 The Embarcadero &, Beach St, san francisco
The aquarium of the bay, a Smithsonian Affiliate accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), exhibits more than 24,000 local marine animals. Visitors can get up close and personal and discover the beauty and diversity of Northern California aquatic life. The Aquarium is home to many marine animals, including sleek sharks and rays, secretive octopuses, hypnotic jellyfish, sparkling anchovies, frolicking river otters, and many more. Nature enthusiasts can learn about the most important environmental challenges of the day, like climate change, ocean plastic pollution, and habitat loss.
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1299 18th St, san francisco
The Plow is a farm-to-table restaurant famous for breakfast and brunch. Their food inspiration comes from the bounty of produce in the Bay Area, and Plow takes a minimalist, no-fuss approach to breakfast and lunch. It's a tribute to timeless recipes, California cooking, and warm hospitality.
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One Ferry Building, The Embarcadero S, san francisco
Gott’s roadside started in 1999 in St. Helena and has been recognized as a James Beard America’s Classic. Gott’s Roadside is known for its modern approach to creating California-inspired dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
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1760 Polk St, san francisco
Sorella (‘sister’ in Italian) is an Italian restaurant and bar from the team behind San Francisco’s two Michelin-star Acquerello. Sorella is vibrant, modern, casual, hip, and welcoming, with delicious food.
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306 Broderick St, san francisco
Nopalito is a well-known Mexican restaurant that captivates people with mouth-watering dishes. The restaurant offers a great atmosphere with striking décor, tabletops, and benches built from reclaimed wood.
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900 North Point St, san francisco
Palette Tea House is located at the famous Ghirardelli Square, serving modern Chinese food with a twist. Palette Tea House introduces a new approach to dim sum, seafood, and specialized Cantonese cooking. Palette Tea House aspires to build on “yum cha,” the Chinese tradition of a tea gathering in the Bay Area.
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2534 Mission St, san francisco
Established in 1999, Foreign Cinema remains a magical destination for locals and tourists as one of San Francisco’s most enduring dining places featuring Mediterranean dishes. It has been featured in San Francisco Chronicle's “Top 100 Restaurant” for eighteen consecutive years for weaving food, wine, cocktails, film, and art gallery into one harmonious ambiance.
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6101 California St, san francisco
Pearl 6101 is a California-inspired Mediterranean cuisine with inventive drinks in the Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco from San Francisco natives and industry professionals.
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333 Brannan St #150, san francisco
Rooh is a progressive Indian cuisine and cocktail bar for relaxed social dining serving contemporary Indian food and fusion dishes inspired by the vibrancy of the culture and art, as well as the innovative spirit of modern India.
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950 Mason St, san francisco
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is an iconic San Francisco institution and "the greatest place in the history of the world.” as per Anthony Bourdain featuring live entertainment and dancing! This world-famous tiki venue serves exceptional Polynesian fusion and family-style cuisine in a unique tropical setting.