Location: San Francisco
Top Things to do in San Francisco
Things to do in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Fun Activities & Games
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.
Restaurants in San Francisco
1. Marrakech Magic Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,192 reviews
This unforgettable evening begins as you enter into a historic speakeasy. The perfect setting for a remarkable evening of entertainment. Upon entering you will be escorted into the Oasis Lounge where you will witnesses world class sleight-of-hand magic prior to the main performance. A wonderful assortment of drinks and Moroccan appetizers are available for purchase prior to the show. You will then be escorted into our intimate showroom for Jay Alexander‘s unforgettable performance of magic, mentalism, and psychological feats such as human lie detection. This evening of entertainment will lift your spirits and leave a lasting memory. Find out why Bono of U2 called it “Astonishing” and Monty Python’s John Cleese said it was “Wonderful!" You'll witness intriguing feats of mentalism, sleight-of-hand miracles, and throughout, Jay Alexander’s clean comedy will keep you laughing! Get your tickets today!
Reviewed By boocarolinas
Five of us went to the Marrakech for an evening of preformance art. We had no idea that we were going to be treated to an evening of laughter, wonderment and "Magic". This is not the usual "magic" show that we often see on tv, or other venues. Jay Alexander provided us with an insider's view of how one perceives information and processes it. He explained that trickery, lie detection and psychology play a huge role in his brand of "magic".The performance is held at a historic speakeasy that is decorated in the Moroccan style. While we awaited the performance, we enjoyed drinks and Moroccan appetizers in the outer lounge. Jay entertainained the seated patrons with card tricks that were a wonderful prelude to the actual show in the theater. That short period merely piqued our interest for the second half of the evenings entertainment! Space is limited for the Thursday thru Saturday double shows at 6:30 and 9:00 PM performances. There is one show on Sunday at 6:30 PM the doors open promptly at 5:30 PM for the pre show amusement and snacks, etc. Tickets for General Admission were $55 pp. and $65 for front row. It was well worth every penny for the laughs, wonder and the experience of listening and watching Jay Alexander share his love and passion for "illusions".
2. Palace Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Palace Games is a unique San Francisco based company offering escape room experiences and other interactive games located inside the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts. Through our exciting narratives, our escape experiences pay homage to the fascinating history of the Palace of Fine Arts. These experiences are ONLY available in San Francisco! Palace Games escape rooms include The Great Houdini Escape Room, The Roosevelt Escape Room, and The Edison Escape Room. These escape rooms are only available as private reservations and can accommodate groups of 4-8 or 6-10 players per room, or up to 30 per time slot.
Reviewed By mek249 - Phoenixville, United States
We kept being surprised when we'd finish a puzzle and another wall would fall down and a new room would open up. Most rooms seem to have 2 rooms--I think there were something around four here! Puzzles were not over the top challenge-wise and while I think there may have been one element that wasn't quite working our guide stopped by and either fixed it for us or forced it into the next stage. Details were amazing, everything felt well designed, the room definitely encouraged teamwork and there was a nice mix of mental and physical puzzles--would definitely recommend! Even if it is pricier than the typical escape room, it sets a very high standard. We also made it through several sets of almost fake endings--suspect most groups will be able to escape in the nick of time :D
3. Reason
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Dive into a hand-crafted, immersive experience that brings science fiction into reality. Challenge yourself and your team to escape the room through technology exploration and physical teamwork. Highlights • Get locked in a futuristic reactor facility where the reactor has been sabotaged—then team up to get out before the reactor reaches critical mass • Play with the most futuristic technology Silicon Valley has to offer—robotics, virtual reality, drones, holographic images, anti-gravity and more—in an entertaining and educational escape game excursion| • Discover clues that are embedded throughout the room, using your powers of observation, pattern recognition and logic to shut down the reactor in time
4. MMclay Ceramics Airsteam
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
MMclay is a handmade tableware business run by local ceramic artist and designer, MaryMar Keenan, in her Hayes Valley studio in San Francisco. The MMclay Airstream is MMclay's first official retail location at 395 Linden Street. The Production Studio | Showroom is located several blocks away at 69 Gough Street, San Francisco.
5. The Escape Game San Francisco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 253 reviews
The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure! Choose from various themes: find lost gold, escape prison, take part in a heist, and more. You and your team will have 60 minutes to uncover clues, crack codes, solve puzzles and complete your mission. Our adventures are great for families, friends, couples, team building, and really anyone looking for something new and different.
Reviewed By Y8474JUbiancan
Had a blast super fun Best experience !! Loved the rooms and fun puzzles Thank you so much Tina !! !!
6. Castro Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 453 reviews
Reviewed By Johnnywetsuit - Wellington, United States
My wife and I spend Christmas 2019 in San Francisco. The Castro Theatre and our our time in the Castro area was a definite highlight. We saw a viewing of "It's a Wonderful Life" just before Christmas and then a sing-a-long of "The Sound of Music" on boxing day. The theatre is gorgeous and well kept in its original style (see photos). You really feel like you've stepped back into its history as soon as you enter the theatre. An organist performs about 10 minutes before showtime on a hovering riser that can't be missed. Come early so you can check out the memorabilia on the walls and take in the beauty of this historical landmark. The only negative about our experience was that the popcorn was stale and flavorless. Boo! Note: If your movie has an intermission or it's a double feature (which many are) you'll have about 15 mins. to motor down to a nearby bar for an in-between movie drink. I recommend Harvey's. All-in-all the Castro Theatre was a highlight of our stay in San Francisco and a must do.
7. Lafayette Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Pacific Heights park bordered by Washington, Sacramento, Gough and Laguna Streets.
Reviewed By PacificManila - San Francisco, United States
Pacific Heights in San Francisco boasts of two parks, Lafayette and Alta Plaza, which are walking distance to each other. Lafayette is a beautifully designed and landscaped park. It is visually very pleasing. The trees, plants, grounds, pathways and benches are integrated as a whole. The north side has a wonderful view of the bay, and Washington Street is lined with the most beautiful and graceful residential apartment buildings in the city. You will also find mansions of different architectural styles like the famed Beaux-Art white mansion of Danielle Steel. There are tennis courts and children's playground. But the whole place comes alive the best on a warm and sunny week-end. Families, friends, neighbors and visitors enjoy the sun and each other's company. Pacific Heights is a Tier-One neighborhood and it has a Tier-One park, Lafayette.
8. Hendrik Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By milkdemcows - Saranac, United States
You get a more from-the-side view of the bridge from here compared to most other spots, plus the city in the background and ocean to the right. Battery Spencer is also neat to explore, especially with younger kids. Dress warm though. We drove here, and the drive was just as amazing - from SF, you get off to the right, then get to drive through a small tunnel then up and along a winding route zigzagging along the hills.
9. Golden Gate Park Carousel
10. Urban Putt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By emilytO6138AN - Costa Mesa, United States
On a first trip to San Francisco, this ended up being the highlight and stand out of the trip amidst many amazing restaurants, bars, and tourist attractions. Though it was very crowded, we ordered drinks for our group of 4 and waited until the indoor mini golf course opened back up. It is a tight and crowded space in a lovely Victorian row house in the Mission District and waits at the holes did get backed up but not too bad. The 14 hole course was so inventive, locally themed, and intricate that each hole was so interesting and often at first perplexing to find out which paths your balls could take and where they would pop out and where the actual hole was. I can't believe all the details and engineering that must have gone into this and we loved the course ranging from Duck shoot theme to electronic space video game theme to Day of the Dead themed to octopus under the sea themed to San Francisco earthquake themed and everything in between. There is a full service bar with beer, wine, and cocktails and it is cool that you can take your drinks along the way (a small countertop table at each hole) and there were people of all ages there including families with small kids and babies along with the 20s and 30s groups and couples. It is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening in San Francisco and I would definitely recommend this place because it was so detailed and eclectic and unlike any mini golf course I have ever seen. Great concept and only thing would be how to control the queues in the small spaces.
