This packet contains your admission pass(es) Your pass is required for admission at each attraction. Please print it out, carry it with you and retain it after each visit. How to use your admission pass Every pass has a unique code. A representative at the attraction will scan the code on each traveler’s pass, granting you admission. For special offers at shops and restaurants, show your pass to your server or cashier. POWERED BY Pass expiration Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you have 30 calen- dar days to use your pass. You may only visit each attraction once. You have one year from the purchase date to begin using your pass. Be aware of admission policies Please read attraction information for hours, closings, and special admis- sion instructions. Attractions with the symbol require reservations. Thank you for choosing San Francisco Explorer Pass 4-Choice! There are few places in the world that combine a dense, bustling metropolis with awe-inspiring natural beauty, but the San Francisco Bay Area does just that. Set sail under the Golden Gate bridge, escape from Alcatraz, peruse the de Young Museum: in this guide, you’ll discover all there is to see and do in the City by the Bay. So fuel up with a dim sum lunch or satisfy your sweet tooth with a Ghirardelli chocolate, and enjoy San Francisco! Need help? If you need assistance with your pass please call us at 866-628-9028. If you lose your pass, reprint it at any time from your order confirmation email, or by using Order Lookup at smartdestinations.com.
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This packet contains your admission pass(es) Your pass is required for admission at each attraction. Please print it out, carry it with you and retain it after each visit.
How to use your admission passEvery pass has a unique code. A representative at the attraction will scan the code on each traveler’s pass, granting you admission. For special offers at shops and restaurants, show your pass to your server or cashier.
POWERED BY
Pass expiration Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you have 30 calen-dar days to use your pass. You may only visit each attraction once. You have one year from the purchase date to begin using your pass.
Be aware of admission policies Please read attraction information for hours, closings, and special admis-sion instructions. Attractions with the symbol require reservations.
Thank you for choosing San Francisco Explorer Pass 4-Choice! There are few places in the world that combine a dense, bustling metropolis with awe-inspiring natural beauty, but the San Francisco Bay Area does just that. Set sail under the Golden Gate bridge, escape from Alcatraz, peruse the de Young Museum: in this guide, you’ll discover all there is to see and do in the City by the Bay.
So fuel up with a dim sum lunch or satisfy your sweet tooth with a Ghirardelli chocolate, and enjoy San Francisco!
Need help?If you need assistance with your pass please call us at 866-628-9028. If you lose your pass, reprint it at any time from your order confirmation email, or by using Order Lookup at smartdestinations.com.
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San Francisco Explorer Pass GuidebookIncluded Attractions
1 Muni Day Pass
Getting in
Passengers MUST pick up their Muni Visitor Passport prior to riding.There are TWO pickup locations:1. Gray Line of San FranciscoAddress Pier 41, Fisherman’ s Wharf, SanFranciscoHours Daily, 7:00 am–8:00 pm
2.San Francisco Visitor Information CenterAddress 900 MarketStreet (on the lower level of Hallidie Plaza, next door to the cable carturntable at Powell and Market streets.) San Francisco
May through October:Hours:Monday through Friday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm;Weekends and Holidays: 9:00 am–3:00 pmNovember through April:Monday through Friday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm;Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pmClosings Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’sDay.
Open
San Francisco Visitor Information CenterMay–October:Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pmWeekends and Holidays, 9:00am–3:00pmNovember–April:Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pmSaturday, 9:00am–3:00pmBay City Bike RentalsYear-round: Sundays, 8:00am–7:00pm
Closed
Closings Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’sDay.
Extra Savings
San Francisco Visitor Information Center: 900 Market Street ORBay City Bike Rentals: 501 Bay StreetSan Francisco CA
2 Hop-On/Off Sightseeing Tour (24 Hour Ticket)
Getting in
Redeem your Pass for a boarding ticket at the Gray Line ticket windowat Pier 41. You will need to present your boarding ticket to the trolleydriver.
Open
Tour runs in a continuous loop with multiple convenient departuresbeginning at 9:30 am daily (departures are subject to trafficconditions).
Closed
July 4thThanksgiving DayChristmas DayNew Year's DayFleet Weekend in October.,All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.
Extra Savings
Pier 41Fisherman's Wharf, Gray Line Booth.San Francisco CA 94133
Proceed to the main entrance and present your Pass to the ticketagent for entry.
Open
Winter, November-February: 10:00am-6:00pm, Daily.Spring, March-May: 10:00am-7:00pm, Daily.Fall, September-October: 10:00am-7:00pm, Daily.Summer, June-August: 9:00am-8:00pm, Daily.*Hours are subject to change, please view attraction website for mostup-to-date hours.
Closed
Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.Hours vary seasonally.
Notes
Aquarium of the Bay does not validate parking; however, visitors who dine at one ofPIER 39’s full-service restaurants receive one hour free validated parking at lunchand two hours free validated parking after 6 pm for dinner. Parking lot is locatedacross the street from entrance plaza; look for signage.
Extra Savings
10% savings in gift shop.
PIER 39The Embarcadero at Beach StreetSan Francisco CA 94133
Present your Pass at the ticket office window. Your general admissionticket to the Academy includes access to all exhibits and shows. Checkthe daily schedule upon entry for events, times, and locations. ThePlanetarium Show and any special exhibits are capacity controlled andsubject to availability on the day of your visit.You may visit the California Academy of Sciences one time withyour Go San Francisco Card.
Open
Monday-Saturday, 9:30 am-5:00 pm; Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm(Last ticket entry to CA Academy of Sciences is at 4:00 pm)
Closed
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Notes
The Academy is free to the general public on select Sundays throughout the year andadmission is provided on a first-come, first-served basis on these dates (February 9,2014 and June 1, 2014). We advise visiting on an alternate date to avoid massivecrowds.
Extra Savings
55 Music Concourse DriveGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco CA 94118
(415) 379-8000
http://www.calacademy.org
7 Ride the Ducks
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Open
For up to date tour times please call 1-877-887-8225. Your pass isavailable in all tours with available space, with the exception of tourson Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Notes
Your pass may not be used on Saturdays or Sundays between the hours of 1:00 pm -4:00 pm. Infants (3 and under) must be ticketed a $5 fee for admissions. This pass isnot valid on Duck The Halls Holiday Tours, Holiday Lights, or Alcatraz Combos.
Extra Savings
2766 Taylor Street(at the corner of Jefferson and Taylor Streets.)San Francisco CA 94133
Proceed to the Exploratorium Ticketing Desk. Present your Pass to anyticket agent for entry.
Open
Tuesday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM(Please note that while the Exploratorium reopens from 6 PM - 10 PMon Thursdays for ages 18+, your Pass is not accepted during this time.)
Closed
Mondays (except for selected holidays), Thanksgiving Day, andChristmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.
Notes
General admission does not include entrance to the Tactile Dome or any otheradd-on experience.
Extra Savings
Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St.San Francisco CA 94111
(415) 528-4444
http://www.exploratorium.edu
9 Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Red & White
Getting in
Present your pass at the ticket booth for a boarding ticket. (Your ticketis not valid for a cruise on a future date. No rain checks are availablewith your pass.)
Open
Daily: Cruises depart every 30-45 minutes, 10:00 am-3:45 pm. Someexceptions and extended hours apply. Please consult websitehttp://www.redandwhite.com/cruise-schedule/ for specific times.The ticket booth opens at 9:00 am each day.
Closed
Christmas Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.
Notes
This cruise is highly popular. We suggest taking the cruise in the morning or lateafternoon for the most enjoyable experience. Audio narration is available in English,French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin, Italian, Thai, Russian,Hindi, and Korean.
Extra Savings
Pier 43 1/2, Fisherman's WharfRed and White booth, at the foot of Taylor Street.San Francisco CA 94133
Present your pass at the ticket booth for a boarding ticket. (Your ticketis not valid for a cruise on a future date. No rain checks are availablewith your Pass.)
Present your pass at the Yellow Ticket Booth on the west side of Pier39 (between Pier 39 and Pier 41). Your ticket is not valid for a cruiseon a future date. No rain checks are available with your Pass.
Open
Daily: 11:30 am. (Schedule subject to change, please contact Blue &Gold to confirm cruise times)
Closed
Christmas Day. Holiday hours are subject to change without notice.
Notes
This cruise does not land on Alcatraz Island. For Bay Cruise, Escape from the Rockand Rocketboat holiday schedule is in effect on Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), day afterThanksgiving (Nov. 28), New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) and President’s Day (Feb. 16). Noservice on Christmas Day (Dec.25).
English, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, Japanese,Available in nine languages:Korean, German & TaiwaneseParticipants use their own Smartphone, iPad or any Wi-Fi enabled device to listen,with or without earbuds.Connect to the free and secure Wi-Fi network on the boat
Open browser to the Blue & Gold Fleet Tour landing page
Select language of their choice
Extra Savings
Ticket Booth on West side of PIER 39 (between Pier 39 & Pier 41)San Francisco CA
(415) 705-8200
http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com
12 Rocket Boat - Blue & Gold Fleet
Getting in
Proceed to the Yellow Ticket Booth on the westside of Pier 39(between Pier 39 and Pier 41), present your admission pass to anyticket window for cruise ticket. Be sure to get your admission passback from the staff as you will need it to access your other attractions.
Cruises may not operate during inclement weather. WARNING! For safety, youshould be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neckproblems, osteoporosis, motion sickness, or other conditions that could beaggravated by this ad- venture. Expectant mothers should not ride RocketBoat.Bumping may occur. Those with osteoporosis, expectant mothers and children under3 years old should not ride. Children must be 40” tall to ride. Children under 12years old must be accompanied by an adult. Guests must transfer from theirwheelchair or Electric Convenience Vehicle to RocketBoat by themselves or withassistance by members of their party to experience this attraction. Enter through thestandard queue where crew member will assist you. Guests may get very wet on thisattraction. RocketBoat is not responsible for lost or damaged personal property.Service animals may not accompany guests on this attraction.
Extra Savings
Ticket Booth on West side of PIER 39 (between Pier 39 & Pier 41)San Francisco CA
Present your Pass at the ticket counter for general admission. Your Pass is accepted for admission until 5:30 pm. Once insideNote:
the Odditorium guests are welcome to stay until closing.
Open
Sunday – Thurday: 10:00am – 10:00pmFriday & Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00pm*Hours are subject to change
Closed
Open every day of the year!
Notes
Admission to the Mirror Maze and Laser Tag may be purchased for an additional fee,payable directly to Ripley's Believe it or Not.
Extra Savings
175 Jefferson StreetSan Francisco CA 94133
(415) 202-9850
http://www.ripleys.com/sanfrancisco/
14 AT&T Park Tour
Getting in
Present your pass at the tour desk located in the Giants Dugout Storeon 3rd Street.
Open
Daily, 10:30 am and 12:30 pm; Tours start at Giants Dugout Store onthe 3rd Street side of the park
Closed
No tours on dates of day baseball games or large public events. Maybe closed major U.S. holidays.
Notes
The ballpark tour takes approximately 1-1/2 hours and covers two miles of walking.All stops are subject to change depending upon team schedule and area availability.
Present your Pass to any ticket agent at the main admission entrancelocated at 200 Larkin Street. Your Pass is accepted for gate admissionuntil 5:00 pm. Once inside the museum, all guests are welcome tostay until closing
Open
Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm. (Open until 9:00 pm onThursdays from April–December.)
Closed
MondaysNew Year's DayThanksgiving Dayand Christmas Day.All holiday hours are subject to change.
MondayNew Year's DayThanksgiving DayChristmas DayAll holiday hours subject to change without notice.
Notes
Admission ticket to the deYoung may be used on the same day for free entrance tothe Legion of Honor. Special ticketed exhibitions may have an extra charge. Children(12 and under) are admitted for free.
Extra Savings
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco CA 94118
(415) 750-3600
http://deyoung.famsf.org/
17 Bay City Bike Rental and Tours
Getting in
Present your Pass at the reservation desk. Your Pass is accepted forrental until 5:30 pm. Once the rental has been redeemed all guests arewelcome to use the bikes until closing.
Open
March–October: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am–7:00 pm.Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am–8:00 pm.November–February: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–6:00 pm.Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am–7:00 pm.
Closed
Store closing hours do vary by location and season. Please confirmclosing times during check-in.
Notes
Your Adult Pass includes a self- guided comfort bike rental.Trailers and baby seats are only included with a child Pass or they may be rentedseparately.
Extra Savings
Upgrade to a daily guided tour for only $25 (An optional ferry ticket may bepurchased at the bike shop or on the boat.)
501 Bay Street(at the Taylor Street cable car turnaround)San Francisco CA 94133
(415) 346-2453
http://www.baycitybike.com/Bikes-and-Rates.html
18 Go Car 1 Hour Tour
Getting in
Present your pass at the Fisherman's Wharf rental location. Your passwill be scanned and you will be asked for a personal credit card (as asecurity deposit) and be required to sign a waiver.
Open
Daily: 9:00 am-5:30 pm
Closed
January 1July 4Memorial Day weekendLabor DayThanksigivngChristmas
Notes
2 passengers are required for this rental. Each passenger must have a Pass. Also, thisis a vehicle rental. You will be asked for a personal credit card as a security depositand you will be required to sign a waiver. Please direct questions regarding thedeposit or waiver to Go Car directly.
To receive your admission ticket, present your Pass at Guest Serviceslocated near the far right Front Gate entrance. Then you will haveeverything necessary to enjoy the thrill rides, family attractions, waterslides, musicals and Peanuts characters at California's Great America!
Open
March-October. Hours vary by season. Please refer towww.cagreatamerica.com for the most up-to-date information.
Closed
Closed November - March.
Extra Savings
4701 Great America PkwySanta Clara CA 95054
(408) 988-1776
http://www.cagreatamerica.com
20 Angel Island with Roundtrip Ferry - Blue & Gold Fleet
Getting in
Present your Pass at the Yellow Ticket Booth on the west side of Pier39 (between Pier 39 and Pier 41). Your ticket is not valid for a cruiseon a future date. No rain checks are available with your Pass.
Open
Consult website for the weekday and weekend departure schedule.
Closed
ThanksgivingChristmasNew Years Day
Notes
This service includes State Park fees. Weekend sailing schedule applies onPresident's Day (Feb 18) and the day after Thanksgiving (Nov 29). Food concessionsare not available on Angel Island from Oct.-April. Please bring your own.
Extra Savings
Ticket Booth on westside of PIER 39 (between Pier 39 & Pier 41)San Francisco CA
