Climb into the canopy of a butterfly-filled four-story rainforest. Come face-to-face with a colony of penguins. Explore the outer limits of the universe in a 75-foot planetarium. Decompress in front of the deepest indoor coral reef on Earth. At the Academy, you’ll get to experience nearly 40,000 of the world’s most beautiful, unusual creatures—from the heart of Golden Gate Park.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Complete your visit to San Francisco with Blue & Gold Fleet’s one-hour Bay Cruise Adventure. Sail underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz and past Angel Island on this fully-narrated tour offering breathtaking views.

5 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aquarium of the Bay provides an unmatched lens into the Bayʼs amazing and diverse marine life. Locate at the world-famous PIER 39 on San Franciscoʼs iconic Fisherman’s Warf waterfront, the Aquarium has 750,000+ gallons of salt water within its galleries and is home to over 24,000+ marine and terrestrial animals including sevengill sharks, bat rays, sea jellies, river otters, and so many more.

5 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Exploratorium is more than a museum—it’s a gateway to exploring science, art, and human perception with every visit. Let your curiosity roam through hundreds of interactive exhibits, many focused on noticing and observation, in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries. You’ll find thoughtful safety protocols, our one-of-a-kind store, dining, and more at our beautiful San Francisco bayside location—Pier 15 on the Embarcadero.

5 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

SFMOMA is one of San Francisco’s most treasured and iconic museums. Explore seven floors of extraordinary modern and contemporary art, the largest living wall in the United States, and breathtaking views from multiple outdoor terraces. With art-filled free public spaces, gourmet dining options, and can’t-miss special exhibitions, there’s always something new to experience for all ages and interests.

5 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Open 365 days a year, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is home to more than 2000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals on 100 acres of majestic and peaceful gardens nestled against the Pacific Ocean. In addition to many animals, the Zoo offers entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, including the historic steam train and carousel and uniquely themed play zone area that will ignite the imagination of children of all ages.

5 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit the Walt Disney Family Museum in the scenic San Francisco Presidio. Find animation, innovation and inspiration through interactive galleries featuring films, music, artifacts, and a spectacular model of Disneyland. Explore Walt’s remarkable life story, told through his own voice, family photographs and personal collections. Come experience the life story of the man behind the magic!

5 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free