Free attraction at the Aquatic Park with clean restrooms. Must see when you visit San Francisco.read more

The Super Bowl is all set and San Francisco 49ers are not playing in the big game at Levi's Stadium…read morein 2026. There is a place which has documented contribution of the history of San Francisco from this year Super Bowl teams cities and regions. The city of Seattle ( Rainier Beer) and Boston ( Ship Bank) via New England are represented inside . Although I am not fans of either teams, I do appreciate any contribution of other cities to San Francisco . This museum is the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center and even has a sign posted which refers to the city of San Francisco as Frisco. Some locals call it Frisco and some cringe over it and some debate over it ( the endless online debate). This place has embraced the city reference as Frisco at a historical and federal level. On a Winter January stroll at Fisherman's Wharf by the sea boats and ships on Jefferson street in San Francisco you will find a museum with free admission. Inside you will see the history of San Francisco water front before it became a tourist trap. You will see inside items like historical hats and props of seafood in SF. There are displays of even historic bottles of beer and whiskey. They also have statues and a ship inside . The Maritime National Historic Museum Visitor Center is a good place to learn and appreciate how the water front transformed Fisherman's Wharf and San Francisco also known as Frisco by some. When you "enter " the "Maritime National Historic Museum Visitor Center " you will be transported in a time when ships were the main source of transportation when trade was legal "tender" to buy goods over a century ago from merchants or a "vendor" This museum has history of San Francisco when it started with "Spain " before it became USA " terrain" and then ended with the 1898" Spanish American Campaign"and some historical artifacts of the past inside the Maritime National Historic Museum Visitor Center still "remain"

There's a small parking lot you could park to walk around and explore. You would need to scan a QR…read morecode on the signs to pay for parking for the time length you desired. There is a public restroom next to the parking lot. Also, I believe there's a space in the same lot where your buses pick you up of you signed up for a tour ahead of time. Walk across the street and it's the Welcome Center gift shop. The gift shop was cool with firsts with the Golden Gates or San Francisco themes.

Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge!…read more Great information, lots of places of sit, bus stops, rideshare pick up, bike racks and like I said, great views.

SF Funcheap posted in their site that the Chinatown Visitor Information Center would host a walking…read moretour free of charge if you sign up on Funcheap's site. I'm glad I did it because even though I live here in the city, there's still so much to learn. Marvin was our guide and he was really good. He didn't know about Funcheap's announcement, so what should have been a tour limited to 20 people doubled into 40. But he's a pro and organized the tour really well. We went to a temple that honors the Chinese god of war/fortune, Portsmouth Square, an herbal medicine museum, Waverly Place where we had milk tea and egg tarts at iCafe, a tea shop, and of course the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory. He was very knowledgeable of the history of all the places we went to. And the people at the food spots were really welcoming of our large group. I believe the tour is $10 and it lasts about 2hrs. Chinatown is hilly, but the area we covered was obviously not large. There were other employees, including the supervisor, that joined us so we were taken care of. I assume that they weren't expecting so many people because of the rainy weather. And Marvin said 20 people signed up a last month and only 3 showed up. I think the tour is a good deal for $10 if you want a short tour Chinatown.

Nice new visitor center with a desk person and panda stuffed animals for sale...tourist brochures…read morefor the bay area standards...for kids or newer tourists...some of the activities are from the 1990s...over 30 years ago...eventually...u can keep walking around by yourself on planet earth...maybe we missed the point....go to workplace and meet in the community...maybe we missed the boat..boat back to china haha

This is my third time visiting lands and Lookout, my daughter is going to college up in San…read moreFrancisco so this is one of our places that we we'd love to check out on her time off from school, when I'm visiting her. Beautiful history there just a beautiful place to walk around plenty of parking. There's also a small gift shop and bathrooms to use. Just a very peaceful place to be. Saw a lot of families walking around people having lunch on the benches just a very peaceful place to visit.

Stopped in for my favorite post hike treat today at the Lookout- Bar Gelato by Naia. Don't…read moreunderestimate this popsicle style gelato! Creamy and delicious, I got the chocolate marzipan. Besides drinks and snacks this cute little visitors center offers maps, books, and other fun gift ideas like cutting boards and playing cards. What's even cooler is the history inside. There are display cases with historic artifacts, historical depictions of the area and even a sculpture from the original Sutro Gardens. The staff is all very knowledgeable and friendly. One of the stand out sections is these little cubes where they feature post cards that visitors can make art on or write their memories and submit for the display. With clear views of Sutro baths from both inside and outside this mini museum is a great place to take a break whether I'm hiking up the lands end trail or walking the beach. The bathrooms are always clean and there is a water fill up station outside.

It has been well over 11 years since my initial visit to Jelly Belly Factory and my how things have…read morechanged. Those days of free admission are long gone, costs have increased, and there is now a Jelly Belly Museum to enjoy. While one visit was more than enough to satisfy my own curiosities, I have since had my own little monster whom at one point was overly in love with these tiny fruity beans. What better way to walk down memory lane than seeing it through the eyes of my very own 6yo?? TOUR ADMISSION PRICES: Adults (Ages 18+): $8 Children (Ages 3-17): $4 Children (Ages 2 and under): Free The tour is self guided, allowing you to go at your own pace in learning about the process of making the jelly beans. FUN FACT: DID YOU KNOW IT TAKES 7-14 DAYS TO MAKE A JELLY BELLY JELLY BEANS?? Now, before you get started, there are a few rules that visitors must abide by. 1) Keep your jelly belly hat on at ALL TIMES. I kid you not, the staff will stop and remind you to put it on. 2) Avoid eating and drinking during the tour. 3) Avoid any flash photography. I'm sure this specific rule applies more to the candy actually being in production. My visits have only occurred on the weekends and Jelly Belly only actively produces during the weekday during early hours. Yep, I've never had the pleasure of seeing anything made firsthand but I guess Food Network's UNWRAPPED will have to do... 5/5 Stars because my toddler had the most amazing time. Lunch was extra memorable & cutesy due to the jelly bean shaped foods. Way to stick with the theme!!

Update: Still 5 stars! Since I've now been there numerous…read moretimes, I skip the tour and cafe, but I always always go to the store, especially the room of discounted items, like new flavors they're trying out that aren't in the branding bags yet or seasonal products. It's sooo worth it to get a bag of my favorite jelly beans for $2.00 or sometimes a specialty item for even $0.50! So fun. I've discovered some new favorites this way. FYI: They are currently remodeling the discount room, which is located on the side where the cafe is, but it is temporarily behind the stairs on the side of the store. Look out for it because it is worth it! There are also little "train rides" in the parking lot, but the schedule is sporadic. The jelly bean art work is still really cool to look at each time I'm there. They sometimes rotate what they display, which is cool. Currently they have Harry Potter jelly beans artwork displayed in the entryway. They've also gotten rid of the free taste tests, which used to be right when you enter. Bummer. That was really fun to taste the bamboozle flavors, like stinky feet or vomit. Haha

Absolutely awesome great representation of a Birdseye view of the beautiful Bay Area that fogread more

A very interesting exhibition. I enjoy watching the videos. The basement model was huge and even…read morehas a clean bathroom. The volunteers are very nice and friendly. It's probably a bit boring for children but if you're interested in how water is processed from the bay and the history of the bay area's water development, this is educational. I really enjoyed my trip here. It's about an hour long. Definitely recommend an afternoon here and a walk in the neighborhood plus a nice lunch afterwards.

This was probably one of our favorite gift shops in Napa…read more While the items were slightly on the touristy side, the vibe was welcoming and the gift areas were clean and well maintained. Most of the selection was about mid to high level quality with reasonable pricing, and they had quite a few fun maps and other large-scale decorations as part of the welcome center which were fun to see. All in all, the service was friendly and it was nice to walk around in, so if you're visiting the area I'd definitely drop in.

My niece, my brother and myself went to Napa Valley in June. We were just walking around and my…read moreniece said we should gp check out the Welcome Center. Maggie was super helpful, and gave us very good recommendations and also explained where we could visit in Napa Valley. She suggested a few good wineries as all.

I've been here several times to pick up products, and most of the time I just grab and go and don't…read morereally linger any longer than I need to. The staff is always warm and friendly which is quite nice especially given it gets quite busy. I've always wanted to try the coffee bar and stopped by here during my last visit. I ordered the white chocolate mocha, which came with the signature apple logo. The mocha was great. And if you are visiting here for the first time, do check out the rooftop patio and the AR experience.

Came here for the coffee and it didn't disappoint. How cool is it to get the Apple logo on the…read morecappuccino. Didn't need anything but the exclusive merch was hard to pass up!

I am surprised there isn't more reviews for the Google Visitor Experience on here. It is a great…read moreplace to take friends, family and visitors to see a slice of Silicon Valley. Technically, you cannot go into the offices but you can check out the Google store, gift shop, cafe, big art plaza, and workshops. There is free parking at the garage nearby which is a piece of art itself. You can either take the shuttle which arrives every 15 minutes or walk about 7-10 minutes to the Google canopy. Once you arrive, you'll see the different parts that you can explore. My favorite 2 things to do there is the cafe which has so many inexpensive food and drink options and also the big artwork along the plaza. Even on crowded days, the big artwork is easy to check out and take pictures. I love the big white orb which is a massive twisted, metal sculpture that looks futuristic and very cool inside and outside. The bear is cute also because it is made completely out of pennies! You won't be disappointed by the big, fun, whimsical and spectacular big art at Google. It's like a free outdoor museum. My other favorite part of the experience is the cafe. Ordering is simple and the menu changes often. The cafe uses ingredients from a lot of local farms and bakeries. It keeps the menu quite cheap as most items are under $15 and even under $10! That is unheard of nowadays. Try the potato soup and you'll thank me. It is creamy, addictive and do yourself a favor and get the big bowl. The sandwiches are top notch and they use Acme bread which is already an awesome treat. After the art, the store, the cafe; you can easily take a hike to Shoreline and check out the amazing views from the top of the hill as well. So check out the Google Visitor Experience and it has much more to offer than other Silicon Valley experiences.

It was worth a visit if you simply want a nice walk around the campus. I had no expectations when I…read morearrived so I didn't leave dissapointed. Just walking behind a deep mind employee walking her dog was interesting enough for me. :)

Beautiful jade bangles best Authentic real Chinese Jade bangles. Family owned shop and factory in…read moreChinatown San Francisco and Hong Kong. DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE this is the best place in San Francisco

My artist friend whisked me away to Chinatown in search of something she says will definitely be…read morefound there and this unassuming corner store was our first destination. Turns out when looking for tassels and chachkis, Grant Avenue is the street to stroll. At Jing Ying, she found these ornamental tassels with opaque beads that will be part of her art. There's calendars, Bruce Lee posters and all kinds of stuff here. We met a nice lady who helped us without pushing us to buy anything. Prices are fairly comparable with other shops in the area. We've kept looking everywhere afterwards, but this place turned out to be our best find!