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San Francisco City Lights Cruise

See San Francisco sparkle on a 2-hour City Lights Cruise. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, pass Alcatraz, and enjoy skyline views, pre-recorded music, and drinks available for purchase.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews

San Francisco Bay cruise tickets

Cruise through San Francisco Bay on a nonstop one-hour adventure. Sail beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, circle Alcatraz Island, and watch local wildlife. Enjoy award-winning narration in 16 languages.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

California Academy of Sciences tickets

Embark on a unique adventure at Golden Gate Park where aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum unite under one roof. Discover 60,000 animal residents and soar through the cosmos.

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Explore nightlife at California Academy

During this 4-hour cultural and entertainment experience, you’ll explore exhibits after dark and enjoy live music and DJs, creating an unforgettable evening in the heart of the academy.

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Golden Gate and Bay Bridge cruise tickets

Travel beneath the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges on a thrilling 90-minute voyage. Marvel at iconic Alcatraz and Coit Tower with engaging multilingual narration.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

San Francisco Bay whale-watching cruise tickets

Relax on a hybrid electric cruise with an onboard bar as you marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge and spot marine life with a naturalist.

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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews

Explore Silicon Valley's landmarks

Join us for a driving and walking tour of Silicon Valley’s iconic high-tech companies.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews

Design a floral sculpture centerpiece

Create an arrangement with fresh blooms alongside a pro photographer who loves to teach floral design. Choose your location: my garden, your home or workplace. Great for teams and celebrations.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Experience Bay Area landmarks from the sky

Take to the skies on a private flight, glimpse the San Francisco Bay Area up close, enjoy the scenery, and feel the rush of flight with an experienced local commercial pilot at the controls.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Stanford Insider Tours w/Seasoned Stanford Parents

Step into must see quads, lecture halls and dining with Stanford parents/students who share campus culture and hidden corners you would miss alone. Experience vary depends on different tour types.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

San Francisco Sourdough with Ukrainian Soul

Learn how to make sourdough from scratch. You will mix your own dough, learn each step of the process, taste fresh bread, and take home a part of active starter and clear instructions.

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews

⭐ Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshops in San Jose

Create your own glowing Turkish mosaic lamp in this magical, hands-on workshop. A relaxing, unforgettable experience with beautiful results, perfect for all skill levels!

5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Learn outdoor rock climbing for beginners

Discover the thrill of outdoor rock climbing in the Santa Cruz Mountains

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

⭐ Rug Tufting Workshop in San Jose

Design and tuft your own custom rug in this fun, hands-on workshop! No experience needed, just bring your creativity and leave with a piece you’ll be proud of.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews

⭐ Terrarium Workshop in San Jose

Create your own mini world in a glass terrarium! A calming, hands-on workshop where you design with moss, stones, and plants. Perfect for all skill levels and nature lovers.