Activities Along the San Francisco, CA Bay

Aquarium of the Bay

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Any way you look at it, the San Francisco Bay is a sight to behold. With its azure blue waters reflecting the bright California skies and in harmony with the green and red hills of the coastline, the bay area is the perfect backdrop for a variety of activities and attractions in the San Francisco area. Take some time to enjoy the beauty of the Bay Area while you explore the area attractions with these fabulous options.

Sitting at Pier 39 at the famous Fisherman's Wharf, you will find the Aquarium of the Bay. This huge aquarium is home to more than 23,000 unique species, giving you an amazing view of the variety of aquatic wildlife that calls the oceans of the world home. As you walk through the see-through underwater tunnel and view the wildlife through grand aquariums with beautifully designed habitats throughout the facility, you will be amazed by these majestic creatures. Some of the many animals you can view include sharks, octopus, various fish, and more. Adding to your experience, the Aquarium of the Bay also features several interactive areas that allow you to touch live bat rays, leopard sharks, and a variety of tide pool animals.

The San Francisco Trolley Hop Tour with Bay Cruise gives you a convenient way to see the sights of the Bay Area. This experience includes a hop on, hop off experience on a trolley. While you are on the trolley, you will enjoy interesting narration about the sights you pass by. At each stop, you have the option of staying on the bus and continuing to the next stop, or hopping off the bus to explore the attraction at your leisure before hopping back on the next trolley making the circuit. The trolley stops at such sights as Nob Hill, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and more. After your sightseeing adventure, hop on board a comfortable tour boat for a one hour narrated cruise of San Francisco Bay. This experience gives you an ideal way to see the sights of the city by both land and sea.

For a unique sightseeing tour, treat yourself to the Hills of San Francisco Crooked Street Advanced Segway Tour. This guided tour features a 20-25 minute refresher course on operation and safety of the Segway before you hit the streets of San Francisco in high style. On your Segway, you will navigate the streets of San Francisco and take in views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Russian Hill, Washington Square Park, Fisherman's Wharf, and many others. The Hills of San Francisco Crooked Street Advanced Segway Tour is the perfect answer for a break from traditional sightseeing tours.

You can't leave San Francisco without spending some time cruising the bay! The Hornblower San Francisco Lunch and Dinner Cruises takes over the bay waters in high style in a luxury cruising vessels, and offers you a variety of cruise options. The Alcatraz Discovery Lunch Cruise takes you on a two hour narrated cruise across the bay and around Alcatraz Island. As you cruise, you will be treated to a full lunch buffet. The two hour Champagne Brunch Cruise is a great way to start the day, providing you with fabulous views of the skyline, as well as a full buffet, champagne, and live music. The two and a half to three hour Dinner Dance Cruise is the perfect way to end your day in San Francisco. This romantic cruise treats you to a gourmet four-course meal, as well as plenty of live music and dancing while the sights of the city roll slowly by on the horizon.

The Rocket Boat — A Blast on the Bay takes you on a high speed sightseeing tour on the San Francisco Bay. During this thirty minute tour, you will bolt past the sights of the Bay Area at high speeds on a 70-foot luxury speedboat. This thrill tour passes by Fisherman's Wharf, the Bay Bridge, AT&T Park, Alcatraz Park, and other popular sights. The boat stops at strategic locations to allow you to catch your breath and snap a few photos.

These many fabulous sightseeing options each give you a unique way to experience the beautiful sights and sounds of the Bay Area. Make plans to include some of these great activities and attractions in your vacation plans!