Top San Francisco Outdoor Activities - page 5

No matter the occasion, whether you’re on vacation, doing a team bonding exercise, or just want to have a little fun, this escape room game in the heart of San Francisco keeps you on your feet. Work with your team to follow clues and solve puzzles to complete the game’s mission. Receive help from a dedicated game guide in case you run into any roadblocks.

Experience the only escape rooms on PIER 39 at The Flyer Thrill Zone. Step into Malone’s Mobster Hideout—a cinematic escape adventure that plunges you into San Francisco’s Prohibition era. Work with your team to uncover hidden clues, solve puzzles, and outsmart the mob before time runs out. Located above the Hard Rock Cafe with views of the Bay, this exclusive escape room is a must-do hidden gem on PIER 39. Take advantage of limited-time promotional savings while this special offer lasts.

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.

Bike tours cover more ground than walking tours can and give you a more intimate experience of local life than bus tours. Visit many of San Francisco's highlights while getting some exercise on this fun small-group tour by bicycle. Starting at Ghirardelli Square you'll cycle for about three hours, visiting the Marina District, Chrissy Fields, Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more.

See three of the Bay Area’s major sights and enjoy brunch on a family-style road trip. Depart from your San Francisco accommodation and head out to Alcatraz, Muir Woods (entrance fee extra), and Sausalito. Learn about the area from your driver and TV narration onboard. Travel in a private van and by ferry from Sausalito.

Make exploring beyond San Francisco city limits simple—and check off three top attractions in just one excursion—on this hassle-free day trip. Begin with Muir Woods, home to giant coastal redwoods that reach hundreds of feet high. After unwinding in the picturesque, waterfront community of Sausalito, continue to Sonoma County, where you can enjoy tastings at two different popular wineries.

Soar over the legendary Alcatraz and Angel Island during our introductory helicopter tour! Great for travelers with robust agendas, or families and friends taking flight for the first time. Revel in stories of the famous Bay Islands as you take flight off the helipad in Mill Valley. Your pilot will navigate orbital views for guests while island-hopping over historic Alcatraz and Angel Island. Learn about the Escape from Alcatraz and see the buildings on this rocky outcropping from above. A flight pass offshore San Francisco before a smooth landing at Commodore Heliport in Marin completes the most unique way to see these iconic landmarks.

The village of Glen Park is nestled among the slopes of the San Miguel Hills near the heart of San Francisco, just south of Twin Peaks. It is the gateway to a hidden gem of 70 acres of open space known as Glen Canyon, of which 60 acres is officially designated as a Significant Natural Resource Area. Much of the history of Glen Park and Glen Canyon is closely intertwined, from early open-range cattle grazing and "milch" ranches, to an explosive direct link with today's prestigious Nobel Prizes, to a radical sales gimmick for selling home lots that included just about everything from lions and bears to trick shooters and high-flying aeronauts! In addition to the area's remarkable cultural history, we'll also discover some of the highlights of the canyon's natural history as we trek through. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Learn the basics of surfing with a beginner lesson that takes place at picturesque Stinson Beach. Your instructor provides a 2-hour lesson that covers fundamentals such as water safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, stand-up and riding techniques, and surfing etiquette. Stinson Beach is located within a 1-hour drive of San Francisco and other Bay Area cities, making it convenient for both locals and visitors.

Conquer San Francisco's urban jungle on this 3-hour urban hike. Trek your way up Tank Hill and Kite Hill, spots favored by locals for great city views, and stroll through hidden forests. Visit the Seward Street Slides to play like a local kid and take spectacular photos from the top of Twin Peaks. Between the forests, lush greenery and hidden pocket parks, you'll find it hard to believe you're in the midst of one of the country's busiest cities. Learn urban legends, history and culture from your local hiking guide.

A hands-on coastal experience awaits with the Bay Area Guided Crab Snaring Trip. This 3.5-hour adventure teaches you the art of catching Dungeness and rock crabs using top-rated Durasnare gear while soaking up the stunning Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Enjoy personalized instruction from experienced guides, who ensure you learn to rig, bait, and cast a crab snare like a pro. The excitement doesn’t stop at catching; savor a full catch-and-cook experience where your catch is cleaned and prepared for you right on-site or for you to take home. Perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike, this trip offers a memorable day on the water. No fishing license or experience is required. All equipment will be provided with the purchase of this trip.

San Francisco is undoubtedly a hilly place, and this challenging 5-mile walking tour doesn’t shy away from the steepness. Instead, it takes you off the beaten path and onto some of the city’s stairways for an incredible exploration of several neighborhoods and downtown attractions. While meandering through SF’s Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill and North Beach neighborhoods, you’ll come upon some hidden gems, jaw-dropping views, and world-famous sites. Climb to Coit Tower via the Filbert Street Steps; ascend Lombard Street, often referred to as the crookedest street in the world; and discover a tiny park overlooking St Peter and Paul Church, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio took their wedding pics after tying the knot at San Francisco City Hall.

If your pocketbook is feeling tight, consider exploring with this smartphone-guided scavenger hunt. The activity combines an "Amazing Race" challenge with a city walking tour: You'll solve clues and navigate the city streets while visiting top attractions such as Ghirardelli Square and Fisheman's Wharf. Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together to participate in the same adventure.

An interactive adventure, this tour is time-efficient and takes you on a sailing adventure on the San Francisco Bay. Hop aboard a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, and marvel at Alcatraz and Angel Islands up close. Take the helm for a hands-on sailing experience and capture scenic views, encounter local wildlife, and create memories.

Discover San Francisco at your own pace with a full-day standard or electric bike rental. Start your self-guided adventure at Fisherman's Wharf and easily pedal past all the sites on the top of your list: visit crooked Lombard Street, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, or even ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. This rental allows you to create your itinerary as you explore the beloved City by the Bay.

Get an in-depth experience of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on foot on this small-group tour. Explore the park in the company of a guide and learn about the less-visited trails. Visit the National AIDS Memorial and take in views from the de Young Museum observation tower. Admire the flowers and creatures in the park before eventually arriving at the Pacific Ocean.

Enjoy unique aerial views of San Francisco on this private guided airplane tour. Take in the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz from above, among other city highlights, as you escape the hustle and bustle and head up into the air. Fly from the suburb of Hayward in a Cessna plane with a pilot-guide at the helm. They'll fill you in on the city's history and culture through guided commentary.

Get an out-of-the-box introduction to San Francisco’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood on this self-guided scavenger hunt. Using a smartphone-based app, discover sights such as Lombard Street, Hyde Street Pier, and Coit Tower. At the same time, answer trivia questions, complete photo challenges, and learn new facts about San Francisco’s art, history, and culture in a fun way.

An electric bike is a perfect way to explore San Francisco, with a battery-powered boost to take you up and down the city's famous hills without breaking a sweat. Go further than on a walking tour to explore diverse neighborhoods like the Mission, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman's Wharf, and Golden Gate Park. A tour guide handles the navigation and shares SF trivia along the way.

See the sights of San Francisco Bay from above on an air tour from the Hayward airport. As you fly through the sky on a 3-passenger plane with an experienced pilot, look down on attractions like Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown San Francisco.

Discover the best of San Francisco in just half a day—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this small-group bike tour. Meet your guide in the morning, grab your bike and helmet, and hit the road. You’ll discover highlights like the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Painted Ladies; will visit neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury and the Mission District; and will learn about the city’s history as you go.

Sail along the San Francisco waterfront at night, when the bridges and skyline come alive with lights. Hop aboard your sailing boat at Pier 39 and cruise toward the Bay Bridge, catching views of the Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, Coit Tower, Ferry Building, and Bay Bridge dressed up in lights. Have two drinks on board before heading back to the pier.

Have the special chance to bike across the Golden Gate Bridge—all at your own pace–with this San Francisco bike rental. Pick up your bike and helmet at the rental facility located nearest to the bridge; then, head off on one of the city's most classic rides. Cruise across the bridge, descend a swooping hill into Sausalito, and then return to the San Francisco waterfront by ferry (tickets own expense).

Combine two top Bay Area attractions in just five hours with this express tour to Muir Woods and the Golden Gate Bridge. Stroll through towering coastal redwood trees at Muir Woods before enjoying time to walk the Golden Gate Bridge and take photos from the San Francisco side of the bridge. Upgrade to include time in Sausalito for a more complete experience.