Pacifica attractions

Discover the best of San Francisco on a flexible 24-hour Big Bus hop-on, hop-off tour. Ride in comfort on an open-top double-decker as you cross the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise past Fisherman’s Wharf, and explore vibrant districts like Chinatown and Haight Ashbury. Enjoy fascinating commentary in seven languages via included headphones - or use your own! With real-time bus tracking, digital tickets via the Big Bus app, and unlimited hop-on, hop-off freedom, it's the smartest way to see the city.

This 60-minute cruise will give you the chance to see several of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks. Along the way, an audio guide will tell you insightful facts and stories about the city and its history. Sailing along San Francisco's waterfront, you will get to see the Golden Gate Bridge before heading towards Alcatraz Island. The cruise will also pass by other renowned sights including Maritime National Park, North Beach, Angel Island State Park and the town of Sausalito. If you are lucky, you will also be able to see harbor porpoises, whales and sea lions.

Get the full San Francisco experience with the Explore Ticket. This 48-hour hop-on, hop-off pass gives you two full days to explore top landmarks, from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy a 1-hour panoramic Sunset Tour, a self-guided Chinatown walking tour, and a bike rental offer with 1 hour free when you rent for an hour—perfect for exploring the waterfront and beyond. Use the Big Bus app to track buses live, activate your digital ticket, and enjoy flexible rescheduling.

This tour will take you to Alcatraz Island on a ferry from Pier 33. You will have the opportunity to listen to a 45-minute audio guide about the prison's history. Additionally, you can explore the rest of the island and take a ferry back to Pier 33. The tour also has two options: a daytime tour and a nighttime tour of Alcatraz. The nighttime tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset and expert historian commentaries.

On this two-hour cruise, you’ll take in views of San Francisco Bay as your boat passes well-known landmarks such as Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. In winter, the San Francisco City Lights Cruise lets you see the city after dark. As daylight fades, you’ll watch San Francisco’s skyline light up while you sail around the bay. You can wrap up warm, buy a drink from the onboard bar and enjoy the illuminated landmarks from the water. In summer, the California Sunset Cruise offers a similar route with a seasonal twist. You’ll see the city and its bridges as the sun goes down, with time to relax outdoors and watch the skyline shift into evening light.

The California Academy of Sciences, based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, is home to an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum–all under one living roof! Inside one of the greenest museums in the world, visitors can find captivating experiences including nearly 60,000 live animals, with new exhibits added every year. Every visit supports the Academy’s mission to regenerate the natural world.

Never before seen, birds-eye views of the magnificent San Francisco Bay. SkyStar Observation Wheel is a spectacular new attraction on the San Francisco waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. Each gondola can hold between 1 to 6 adults and are private for your group. They are also full enclosed, so rain (or fog!) won't put a damper on your day. General admission rides are about 12 minutes long and there are no restrictions pertaining to weight, height or age. You’ll leave your heart in San Francisco after a ride on the City’s first waterfront observation wheel!

Explore San Francisco’s top sights with this immersive combo ticket. Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing, cruise to Alcatraz with an audio-guided prison tour, unwind on a panoramic 1-hour Sunset Tour, and stroll through Chinatown with a digital walking tour. With flexible ticketing and a free mobile app, it’s the perfect way to see the city at your pace.

On this tour, you'll have a chance to explore the notorious Alcatraz Island prison complex at your own pace. You'll travel by ferry to the island, and on arrival, you'll receive an audio guide to lead you around and provide historical context to the sights. You'll also receive a voucher enabling you to get lunch from a partner restaurant at the popular Fisherman's Wharf center.

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an in-depth view of the prison. Take in the sights and sounds of the island as you listen to ex-guards and former inmates tell their stories of murder, mayhem, and mobsters on an audio tour with historical photos via your smartphone, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device. This ticket allows you to skip the box office line and go straight to the gate.

On this full-day trip, you’ll journey from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park in a small group with a maximum of 15 participants. On a coach tour, you’ll be guided to highlights of the area including Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View and El Capitan. You’ll make a stop for a 1 mi walk through a grove of giant sequoias. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos at the Half Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls.

With this experience, you’ll enjoy a one-hour, audio-guided sightseeing cruise around San Francisco Bay. You’ll see San Francisco’s waterfront and skyline. You’ll also sail under the Golden Gate Bridge and past PIER 39. You can view the sea lions at PIER 39. You’ll also see Alcatraz island and other attractions in the bay. Additionally, you can enjoy a narrated, audio-guided tour, available in nine languages.

This tour will visit Muir Woods and Sausalito. Note that this tour includes the Muir Woods entrance fee. We provide a boutique, personal experience with knowledgeable local guides in small groups. The 8:30am and 9:45am tour departs from 488 Post St. (look for a black Mercedes sprinter van parked across the street) and ends at Pier 33. The 12:50pm and 2pm tour departs from Pier 33 and ends at Pier 33 or 488 Post St.

On this one-hour boat tour, you'll cruise around San Francisco Bay and learn about the city as you listen to your audio guide. You'll float past the marina district, pass under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and pass the wildlife reserves of the Marin Headlands, where you'll have a chance to see migrating birds, whales and harbor seals. You'll also cruise past Alcatraz and the Angel Island State Park and see the sea lions as you cruise back to Fisherman's Wharf.

Get a look at all the sites that make San Francisco one of the world's most visited cities! Discover San Francisco from the Bay to the Pacific Ocean, with stops throughout for photo opportunities you won’t want to miss.