The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in San Francisco, California (CA)

March 21, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
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1. Alcatraz Island

Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94123 +1 415-981-7625 http://www.nps.gov/alca/index.htm
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55,332 reviews

Alcatraz Island

Park rangers conduct tours by recounting the prison's thrilling history along with intriguing anecdotes about Al Capone and other legendary figures that made a "home" here.

Reviewed By Piggin01

I did the night tour it was amazing and very interesting love that former inmates and staff did the audio recording for the tour which is easy to follow and very informative would highly recommend and would do again

2. Exploratorium

Green St Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111 +1 415-528-4444 [email protected] http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,493 reviews

Exploratorium

The Exploratorium is temporarily closed to the public. In accordance with local and state public health orders and recommendations, the Exploratorium is temporarily closed to the public. We have had no known cases of exposure to COVID-19. The health and safety of Exploratorium visitors, employees, and volunteers is our top priority. As soon as we reopen the doors, we look forward to welcoming you, your family, and all those committed to curiosity and joyful learning. In the meantime, please visit our website for digital learning opportunities that you and people across the globe can use to explore the world around them in any environment. Thank you!

Reviewed By 11SusanK11 - Westampton, United States

Loved this hands on interactive museum and had to drag my teenage daughter out of it! It does get crowded so go early and it is mostly for children of all ages and those young at heart. Great interactive exhibits and demonstrations and on the waterfront so you can walk to Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf

3. Ferry Building Marketplace

1 Ferry Building The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-4209 +1 415-693-0996 [email protected] http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7,363 reviews

Ferry Building Marketplace

A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.

Reviewed By shelleyc398

The Ferry Building has a wide array of attractions: wonderful restaurants like Slanted Door and Boulettes Larder, great food from top of the line local purveyors like Cowgirl Creamery and Acme Bread, shops with all manner of goods, and a fantastic Saturday market with San Francisco’s unique spin, whether high end oils and preserves or hot foods from stands owned by local restaurants. A great venue with a mix of locals and tourists.

4. Asian Art Museum

200 Larkin St North america, San Francisco, CA 94102-4734 +1 415-581-3500 [email protected] http://www.asianart.org/
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 1,528 reviews

Asian Art Museum

Spanning cultures from Turkey to India and China to the Philippines through 6,000 years, the collection provides a panorama of Asian art and culture. Included are over 18,000 objects ranging from tiny jades to monumental sculptures. Superb paintings, porcelains, arms and armor, furniture, textiles, and bronzes are featured.

Reviewed By geotech522

The Asian Art Museum is located in a very stately building that was formerly the City's Main Public Library in the Civic Center of San Francisco. Behind the doors of this impressive building is a collection of over 6,000 years of the most beautiful art from all over Asia. This museum has collections that cover the great civilizations of Asia. On the top (third) floor, the galleries feature South Asia, the Persian World and West Asia, Southeast Asia, the Himalayas and the Tibetian Buddhist World, and early China. The second floor continues with later China, Korea, and Japan. The first floor contains Special Exhibitions Gallery, a cafe and the Museum Store. The various collections are very comprehensive and contain some very precious exhibits. This one of the best museums of Asian Art in the US and the best on the West Coast.

5. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-1002 +1 415-563-6504 [email protected] http://palaceoffinearts.org/events/
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,419 reviews

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Designed to look like a Roman ruin, this golden building is certainly a beauty to behold.

Reviewed By Bad_Seed4 - Canberra, Australia

I did not know about this place, my hotel was in the area and we were having an evening stroll and came across it and its the place for your IG or family shots While we were there in the twilight, there was a group taking wedding photos and another group all dressed u in their finery taking family shots. Evening is a good time because its less crowded, I can imagine taking photos would be trickier in the daytime because of more people. Its just beautiful. Its a lovely place to wander and take in the architecture and sit and contemplate (and take photos!)

6. Musee Mecanique

Pier 45, Fishermen's Wharf foot of Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 +1 415-346-2000 [email protected] http://www.museemecaniquesf.com
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,871 reviews

Musee Mecanique

This superb collection of mechanical games and toys will entice people of all ages.

Reviewed By JameAndDare - Woodstock, Canada

After having happy hour drinks at the restaurant across the street from this museum, we wandered in and ended up spending over an hour in here! Its free to get in and open until 8pm on weekends, although I'm pretty sure we were here til about 8:30. This place is amazing with a wide range of old arcade games from cheesy old games that show some sort of scenario, to strength games, ski ball, common video games, love tests and our favorite; The Gypsy Queen fortunteller! Bring AT LEAST a roll of quarters, if not more. They go quickly and it was so much fun. We felt like little kids again!

7. Golden Gate Bridge

US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129 +1 415-921-5858 [email protected] http://www.goldengatebridge.org/
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49,332 reviews

Golden Gate Bridge

Stretching 4,200 feet and towering as high as a 65-story building, this well-known bridge is the gateway to San Francisco.

Reviewed By SandeeHoff - Villas, United States

Crossed this iconic bridge and wish I had time to walk or bike over it, simply put it an amazing bit of history and is phenomenal engineering. Lives up to all photos I've seen, if time and health allow I'd get out of car and experience it!

8. Cable Cars

San Francisco, CA +1 800-531-7357 https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit/how-ride/how-to-cable-cars
Excellent
58%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25,107 reviews

Cable Cars

Since 1873, cable cars have run up and down the hilly city, though after the 1950s, these cars have been kept in operation more out of historic nostalgia. Seventeen miles of track remain and have been deemed a historical landmark.

Reviewed By cazr2018 - Exeter, United Kingdom

You cannot visit San Francisco without riding the famous cable cars. Running from Fisherman’s Wharf and Union square, the cable cars are great fun- try standing up! Visit the cable car museum as well- it’s free and tells you all about the history of this unique mode of transport.

9. Cable Car Museum

1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1071 +1 415-474-1887 http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/index.html
Excellent
58%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,702 reviews

Cable Car Museum

A museum to San Francisco's beloved cable cars, with a subterranean walkway that lets you see the moving cable.

Reviewed By Mratch - Belmont, United States

Great way to learn how the cable cars work - can see all in 30 minutes, free and makes you appreciate those cable cars!

10. San Francisco Botanical Garden

1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122-2370 +1 415-661-1316 [email protected] http://www.sfbg.org/
Excellent
62%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 992 reviews

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Welcome to San Francisco Botanical Garden, one of the most diverse gardens in the world. The Botanical Garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, showcasing over 8,500 different kinds of plants from around the world.

Reviewed By TV2451

These gardens are truly special and worth a couple of hours to explore as they are full of unusual plants and flowers. Come on a sunny day.

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