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  Alcatraz Cruises

  San Francisco

  Alcatraz Cruises

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  Beauty. History. Infamy.

     Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 brought a dark mystique to the Rock. The presence of infamous inmates like Al "Scarface" Capone, and the "Birdman" Robert Stroud helped to establish the island's notoriety. To this day, Alcatraz is best known as one of the world's most legendary prisons.

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Mutiple Northern California Quests

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure Use Code: FG20

     Looking for a way to turn San Francisco into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Aquarium of the Bay

  San Francisco

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  Aquarium of the Bay

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  Wonderful Bay Area Attraction for the whole family!

     Meet 20,000 amazing marine animals as you walk through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels. Touch sharks and rays. It's like skin diving without getting wet. Aquarium of the Bay is a public aquarium located at The Embarcadero and Beach Street, at the edge of Pier 39 in San Francisco, California. The aquarium is focused on local aquatic animals from the San Francisco Bay and neighboring rivers and watersheds as far as the Sierra Mountains. Since 2005 the Aquarium has focused its mission on enabling ocean conservation and climate action both locally and globally. It is one of seven institutions under parent company Bay Ecotarium, the largest watershed conservation organization in the Bay Area! (less) ... Read more

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  Bay Area Discovery Museum

  Sausalito

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  Bay Area Discovery Museum

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  The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a space for imaginations to run wild! Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land in Sausalito, Bay Area Discovery Museum features exhibition spaces and daily programs for children 6 months of age to 8 years. We create playful learning experiences that inspire a passion for discovery in every child. As you explore campus, let your little ones take the lead. Every exhibit is designed to cultivate curiosity, awaken the imagination and empower growing minds. There's no wrong way to experience the museum, every visit is different and the possibilities are always changing! Discover what's possible when you lead with joy (hint: lots of learning). (less) ... Read more

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  Boomers!

  Livermore

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  When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you're celebrating a birthday, having a party, doing corporate parties, events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Arcade, and Laser Tag, Boomers is the perfect place for fun!

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  California's Great America

  Santa Clara

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  California's Great America

  Norther California Amusement Park -

     Located in Santa Clara, CA, the heart of Silicon Valley and at the edge of the San Francisco Bay, California's Great America is the Bay Area's best entertainment value. With more than 70 rides, slides, shows and attractions on 100 acres, California's Great America truly has something for everyone. Featuring thrill rides, live entertainment, and South Bay Shores waterpark, California’s Great America is the top destination for thrill-seekers and families alike. If you are looking for things to do near San Jose, Great America has you covered with more than 60 rides, thrilling roller coasters, kid-sized fun in Planet Snoopy, and South Bay Shores waterpark – the only amusement park in Northern California that has a waterpark included with park admission. Exhilarating rides, tempting treats and restaurants, live entertainment and world-class events happening year-round means there’s always a reason to return. (less) ... Read more

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  Children's Fairyland

  Oakland

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  Children's Fairyland

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  Since 1950, Childrens Fairyland has been delighting children and their parents with whimsical storybook sets, gentle rides, friendly animals, wonder-filled puppet shows, and inspired live entertainment. One modest admission fee covers a whole day of imaginative fun. And were available for birthday parties, summer sleepovers, summer camp, field trips, and special events as well.

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  Gilroy Gardens

  Gilroy

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  Gilroy Gardens

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  You don't have to go far to make memories that will last a lifetime! Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is located just 30 minutes from San Jose but feels like a world away. It's a magical wonderland where you can twirl in giant garlic bulbs, ride a vintage train through a redwood forest, soar through the sky on hot-air balloons, and paddle duck boats across a peaceful lake. In the summer, splash and play at Water Oasis and the new Lakeside Splash (opening summer 2023). And enjoy the natural beauty of over 10,000 trees (including the world-famous Circus Trees) and gorgeous gardens all around. https://www.gilroygardens.org/

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  Hearst Castle

  San Simeon

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  Hearst Castle

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  Hearst Castle is an amazing Central California Coast vacation destination.

     William Randolph Hearst started to build a fabulous estate on his ranchland overlooking the village of San Simeon in 1919. He called the estate "La Cuesta Encantada" - Spanish for The Enchanted Hill. By 1947, the hilltop complex included a twin-towered main building, three sumptuous guesthouses, and 127 acres of terraced gardens, fountains, and pools.

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  Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf

  San Francisco

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  Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf

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  Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf is the best hotel in the city's #1 destination and is convenient to all family attractions. Check out the hotel's new Explore San Francisco package, which provides City Passports for all visiting children as well as special attraction discounts. Visit: http://fishermanswharf.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/offers/offers.jsp?_requestid=74307 Click on our Review link to see the Explore San Francisco Package - Passport 2012

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  Hyatt Regency San Franisco Airport

  Burlingame, CA

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  Hyatt Regency San Franisco Airport

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  Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport is the perfect gateway into all the attractions of the Bay Area...whether families are looking for afforadble options for San Francisco accommodations or visiting multiple destinatiosns within the Bay Area. Check out the hotel's new Explore San Francisco package, which provides City Passports for all visiting children as well as special attraction discounts. Visit: http://sanfranciscoairport.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/offers/offers.jsp?_requestid=74568 Click on our Review link to see the Explore San Francisco Package - Passport 2012

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  Red and White Fleet

  San Francisco

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  Red and White Fleet

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  Red and White Fleet is San Francisco's original bay cruise operator and features several family-friendly cruises, including Golden Gat Bay Cruise, Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise and California Sunset Cruise. Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco's original and best bay cruise! Experience breathtaking views of the San Francisco waterfront, the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and the notorious Alcatraz Island. Our award-winning audio tour (offered in 16 languages) details the city's rich cultural history as you cruise past the area's most famous landmarks. We have 8 to 12 daily departures starting at 10:00am. In our Summer season, our first departure is at 9:15am. Length of the cruise: 1 Hour Adults (18+): $32 Youth (5-17): $22 (less) ... Read more

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  Ripley's Believe It or Not! - San Francisco

  San Francisco

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  Ripley's Believe It or Not! - San Francisco

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  Experience the Extraordinary Marvel at hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts and get hands-on with unbelievable interactives at Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Francisco. Get hands-on and have fun exploring hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts, incredible art, animal oddities, pop-culture memorabilia, interactive games, and stories of people and places you have to see to believe! (less) ... Read more

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  San José Museum of Art

  San José

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  Visit the San Jose Museum of Art

     The San José Museum of Art (SJMA) is an art museum that nurtures empathy and connection by engaging communities with socially relevant contemporary art. With every visit, you’ll see exhibitions that explore the art of our time through painting, sculpture, film, and new media—there’s something for everyone! SJMA is a contemporary art museum dedicated to inclusivity, new thinking, and visionary ideas. SJMA is committed to being a borderless museum, essential to creative life throughout the diverse communities of San José and beyond. Admission is free for youth 17 and under, and students and teachers with ID.

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  SaveNature.Org

  San Francisco

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  Looking for a fun, educational experience close to home? The Insect Discovery Lab brings the wonders of the arthropod world right to your family or group! Meet incredible creatures like beetles, millipedes, hissing cockroaches, and walking sticks, and learn all about their role in nature. This engaging, hands-on program fosters curiosity, encourages discovery, and makes for a truly memorable local adventure.

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  Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

  Vallejo

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  Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is the ultimate destination as Land, Sea and Sky meet to provide adventures, thrills and fun!

     Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is the ultimate destination as Land, Sea and Sky meet to provide adventures, thrills and fun! Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is the ultimate destination as Land, Sea and Sky meet to provide adventures, thrills and fun!

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  The Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley

  Vallejo

  The Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley

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  Located directly across the street from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, next to Solano County Fairgrounds, minutes away from Kaiser Permanente, California Maritime academy, Touro University, Infineon raceway, Mare Island and the central hub to the world renowned Napa Valley Wine Country, Sonoma, and a scenic ferry ride across the Bay to San Francisco's Pier 39/Fisherman's Wharf.

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  Peak 1 Express

  Breckenridge

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  Peak 1 Express

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  Peak 1 Express is Colorado's favorite airport-to-mountain shuttle provider. Our affordable shared shuttle and private transportation services allow all families to experience Colorado's best. We proudly offer the most airport shuttle time and trip options of any mountain shuttle provider, so you can make it to the mountains as soon as your flight lands. With services from DIA to Summit County and Vail Valley, we'll get you to your favorite Colorado mountain and ski destinations, including Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail, and Copper Mountain. Book airport transportation for your family ski trip early to ensure you get the best rates and have more time to plan the rest of your itinerary. Our transportation services do not sacrifice comfort for affordability, and every shuttle ride includes complimentary WiFi and water, along with plenty of legroom. You can relax and ride comfortably, knowing our highly qualified drivers will deliver your family safely and on time. We can't wait to see you on board! (less) ... Read more