Top San Francisco Amusement Parks

Battle fearsome zombies, oversize monsters or robot bandits — all without leaving San Francisco — at the DarkRide 7D Experience on Pier 39. Choose your own adventure, then buckle up and grab a laser blaster for for an immersive virtual reality quest to take down your opponents. 3D glasses plus sound and motion effects turn an ordinary trip to Fisherman’s Wharf into a thrilling, high-definition challenge.

Ensure a smooth visit to San Francisco’s Exploratorium by pre-booking your admission ticket. Pass by ticket lines and spend more time engaging your senses and delve into a world of discovery through hundreds of interactive exhibits for the whole family. Explore the amazing realms of physics, anatomy, human perception, and Earth’s ecosystems through inquiry-based displays that delight and inform visitors of all ages.

Take a ride in San Francisco's first waterfront observation wheel for magnificent aerial views of San Francisco Bay. Fully enclosed to protect you from the elements, each pod can hold up to six people and every one is private to your group—so you won't have to contend with strangers when getting the best viewing spot.

Secure admission to four attractions in the Flyer Thrill Zone, an arcade and theater with 3D games and rides inside San Francisco’s Pier 39. That should leave you with peace of mind and more time to enjoy the attractions: the Flyer, Rush Wingsuit VR, 7D Ride Experience, and the Laser Maze Challenge.

Soar above San Francisco like never before on The Flyer, Northern California’s only flying theater. Glide over the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Muir Woods, and Alcatraz as motion, wind, and sound effects make the city come alive beneath you. It’s sightseeing with a thrill — a whole new perspective of San Francisco. Then, dive into the 7D Ride Experience — an interactive, immersive, and thrilling blend of roller coaster and video game. Armed with your blaster, face off against zombies, robot cowboys, or werewolves while up to 20 players battle at once on a single giant screen. With motion seats, surround sound, and real-time scoring, every ride is a heart-pounding competition that’s fun for families, gamers, and thrill-seekers of all ages. Book this combo ticket and save $5 off the price of buying single tickets — the best way to enjoy both attractions at PIER 39.

Avoid the hassle of buying individual tickets and juggling entry fees in San Francisco with an all-in-one attraction pass that simplifies sightseeing. Instead of planning each stop separately, you can move freely between museums, family attractions, and seasonal experiences based on your schedule and interests. It’s a flexible, cost-conscious way to explore the city without constant ticketing logistics.

Save money on some of San Francisco’s top attractions, with a flexible pass to two, three, four, or five landmarks or experiences. Choose your favorite activities from more than 25 options, including cruises, tours, bike rentals, and museum outings. Plus, use the handy digital guide to help you independently navigate the Bay Area at your own pace.

Uncover San Francisco’s haunted history on this thrilling ghost-hunting tour, complete with your own EMF detector. Explore eerie alleys, historic neighborhoods, and infamous sites like Gold Rush cemeteries and Chinatown’s old red-light district, while hearing chilling tales of paranormal activity, murders, and mysterious deaths. Perfect for thrill-seekers, this tour blends ghost stories with true crime and the city’s darker past.

Make the most of your visit to San Francisco’s PIER 39 with this 3-attraction combo pass at The Flyer Thrill Zone. Soar above the city in Northern California’s only flying theater, dive into the immersive 7D Ride Experience, and test your agility in the Laser Maze Challenge. This combo ticket delivers nonstop fun for all ages — and saves you $5 compared to buying single tickets.

Visit San Francisco’s historic Presidio District, and learn about the man behind the Disney classics, when you prebook admission tickets to The Walt Disney Family Museum. Benefit from seamless admission, and then admire Walt’s early cartoons and films, hearing about his life through videos and narration from the animator himself. Don’t forget to check out views of the Bay from the museum’s glass wall before you go.

Enjoy easy skip-the-line access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid ticket. Walk right in to explore the museum's 4-story rainforest, planetarium, and aquarium, plus the new Tiny Chef, Big Impact exhibit celebrating small actions for the planet.

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take a short ferry ride from Pier 33 to the Alcatraz Island, where you can walk around the Island freely at your own pace and follow a 45-minutes award-winning audio tour in multiple languages of the Alcatraz Prison Cellhouse. You can hop on to any returning ferry when you are finish touring the Alcatraz Island. For the San Francisco Bay Cruise Tour, it will start near Pier 39 where just a short walk from Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing. During this 60-minute Bay Cruise Tour, you will tour around the Alcatraz Island and under the famous Golden Gate Bridge, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of San Francisco and its bay! Tips: You can do the Bay Cruise Tour before the Alcatraz Tour, or on a different date! There are multiple departures daily and your Bay Cruise voucher is valid for any date, any departure time.

Save time and money with the San Francisco CityPASS®, which gives you admission to your choice of four top attractions: the California Academy of Sciences and Blue & Gold Fleet San Francisco Bay Cruise, de Young Museum + Legion of honor, Aquarium of the Bay, Exploratorium, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art — SFMOMA, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, or The Walt Disney Family Museum.

Soar over San Francisco—or across the landscapes of the US—without leaving the ground with an admission ticket to The Flyer, a flight simulator ride. Using immersive technology and movement, you’ll take a flight over San Francisco landmarks such as Coit Tower and the San Francisco Bay. Simply head to Pier 39 for this high-tech introduction to the City by the Bay.

Step into a world of mystery and teamwork at Escapology's private escape rooms in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Gather your friends or colleagues to solve puzzles, crack codes, and uncover hidden clues within uniquely themed rooms like the thrilling Mansion Murder or the adventurous Antidote. Each game offers a captivating narrative and a race against the clock, making for an unforgettable experience whether it’s a birthday party, team-building event, or just a fun night out. With no strangers in your group, every moment is filled with camaraderie and excitement.