Chinese New Year Carnival, Flower Fair, Basketball Jamboree, Miss Chinatown USA, more Jan
Vietnamese Tet Festival Tet Festival queen, food, music, colorful pageantry and plenty of firecrackers in Little Saigon. Jan
Anniversary of the Sea Lions Arrival at Pier 39
Docents from the Marine Mammal Center will explain the habits of the sea lions. Jan
San Francisco Beer Week
- beer dinners, cheese and beer pairings, meet the brewers, demonstrations, music, films, and an exhibit of Bay Area brewing history. Feb
Pacific Orchid Exposition
Over 150,000 flowers and hundreds of award winners selected by the American Orchid Society. Fort Mason Center Mar
157th St. Patricks Day Parade
One of San Francisco's largest annual parades and one of the longest-running parades in the U.S. Second and Market to Civic Center, MarchLabor Day Concert Golden
Gate Park Band presents a free concert of American and patriotic music at
the Bandstand in the Music Concourse of Golden Gate Park Monday, Sept. 6, at
1:00 PM.
Free Film Nightat San Anselmo's Creek Park with "16 Candles" on
Friday, "Up" on Saturday and "Avatar" on Sunday.
Architecture &
The City - Opening weekend for the largest architectural and design
festival in the U.S. Events include tours, film screenings, exhibitions,
design lectures, sustainable programs and more.
SAN FRANCISCO ZOO: WILD SUMMER OVERNIGHT Family
overnight includes meetings with keepers, guided tours, camping and a hot
breakfast, Sept. 4-5
Songs of Sea Labor - Noted Connecticut sea
chantey singer Rick Spencer will perform a special Labor Day concert aboard
the historic 1890 ferryboat Eureka at Hyde Street Pier.
A trip to Ghiradelli Square is truly delicious, with bakeries, restaurants, gift shops and a special stop at the scrumptius Ghiradelli Choclate Shop.
Golden Gate NRA is the largest urban national park and contains the Marin Headlands; and across the bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island and the Presidio. Sausalito's back yard is a great place for sightseeing and outdoor recreation.
San Francisco Maritine Nat Historic Park, located at the west end of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, includes the fleet of historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier, the Maritime Museum, and the Maritime Museum Library.
Not sure where to go? The San Francisco Highlights Tour features the best of San Francisco including the Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, Presidio, Alcatraz and much more at just $45.00 per person.
The Musee Mecanique contains over 160 coin-operated mechanical instruments consisting of Grand-Ma Fortune Tellers, lovetellers, strength testers, and games of chance and skill dating from the 1880's thru the present. Free admission but machines are coin operated in their original condition so the public can enjoy them as they were originally intended. Located at the Cliff House Restaurant, a San Francisco landmark since 1863. Take Geary to Ocean Beach.
The Ruth Bancroft Garden is unique in its use of water conserving flora while being recognized as one of the finest private gardens in the U.S. $5.00
A trip to San Francisco is a trip to Pier 39. Ride the Venetian Carousel, visit the UnderWater World, enjoy street performers and the most delightful "Sea Lebrities" - San Francisco's surprise guests (California sea lions) after the Loma Prieta earthquake. The 1 hour Bay Cruise is a must with this special internet price of just $12.00!! Cruise includes the Marina, Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, Bay Bridge, and Downtown.
Overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, The Legion of Honor displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art.
The San Francisco Zoo offers a natural environment for over 250 species of exotic and domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. $3, $6, $9
The San Francisco Marriott Union Squareopened in downtown San Francisco at the corner of Sutter and Powell. 30 story full-service hotel has spectacular views and is within walking distance of the Financial District and Moscone Convention Center, directly on the historic Powell Street Cable Car line. New Room & Upgrade From $156
Hotel Nikko -
High rise hotel with Japanese influenced decor offers hi-tech features, luxury guestrooms, covered pool, fine dining, 2 blocks from Union Square.
Handlery Union Square- Premiere historic hotel within walking distance of world class shops, the Moscone Convention Center, the Powell Street cable car line, and the Sony Meteron.
