| San Francisco and the Bay Area is a great city to | | | | Fisherman's Wharf, is the new, two-story flagship |
| explore. There are many things to do in San Francisco | | | | building allows visitors to observe the 5,000 |
| and you'll find yourself running out to time to get it all in | | | | square-foot bakery in action. Learn the story of |
| so planning will definitely be key. There's no shortage | | | | sourdough French bread, how it is made and why it |
| of things to do and encompasses everything from fine | | | | cannot be baked anywhere else on earth. |
| dining, to theaters and entertainment of all varieties, | | | | Complimentary trip to tasting room included with |
| Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, attractions such as | | | | Museum & Bakery Tour. |
| meeting 20,000 amazing marine animals as you walk | | | | Also down at Fisherman's Wharf is the Submarine |
| through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels at the | | | | USS Pampanito. This authentic, World War II submarine |
| Aquarium of the Bay, and of course, the Golden Gate | | | | - with near perfect restoration - offers visitors an |
| Bridge. | | | | unforgettable experience. Individuals and groups will |
| The Golden Gate Bridge, which remains the iconic | | | | feel history unfold, seeing how the crew of 80 men |
| structure of the city, was built in the mid of 1930's and | | | | lived for weeks on end in amazingly tight quarters. |
| it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. | | | | Many original artifacts are on display. Exclusive iPod |
| Stretching almost two miles to Marin County and | | | | audio tour features Pampanito crewmen telling real-life |
| towering 4,200 feet above the bay, the bridge is worth | | | | war stories. The gift store is chock full of gifts, books, |
| a walk across the unsteadiness inducing view alone | | | | video/DVDs and memorabilia. This is a National Historic |
| surrounded by the green hills of Marin, San Francisco | | | | Landmark. |
| skyline, the Pacific running through the horizon. | | | | Alcatraz Island, one of San Francisco's top visitor |
| Locals near the bridge love to bike or walk across, you | | | | attractions, is operated by the National Park Service. |
| can call the Bike Saddles if you want to rent a bike or | | | | Cruises start at 9am and continue throughout the day. |
| if you want to learn more you can join the three hour | | | | Ten to 14 daily departures depending on the time of |
| Bike the Bridge Tour. This tour will take you through | | | | year. Evening tours offered Th-M. All Alcatraz tours |
| the Presidio, across the bridge and into Saulito. Go | | | | depart from Pier 33. Guaranteed lowest prices to |
| through with it up close and enjoy a totally exceptional | | | | Alcatraz Island. Purchase and print tickets online - save |
| perspective of San Francisco and the San Francisco | | | | time and avoid lines. |
| Bay when you walk or take your bike across this | | | | There is something for everyone at PIER 39, one of |
| national treasure. The Gate is close at 6:30pm and | | | | San Francisco's premier Bay attractions: a festival |
| reopens at 5am. Truly, this bridge is one of the world's | | | | marketplace with more than 110 stores, 14 Bay view |
| most beautiful and scenic bridges. | | | | restaurants and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all |
| You can't get to Fisherman's Wharf and not endulge in | | | | ages, including the world-renowned sea lions, street |
| a sourdough bread bowl of Clam Chowder (or 2 or 3). | | | | performers and live daily entertainment. |
| And, speaking of sourdough bread, set in the heart of | | | | |