March 12, 2023
things to do in SF on sunday afternoon
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Lower Haight
Lower Haight is a great place to stay on a Sunday in San Francisco, as it seems to offer lots of interesting things to do. According to source
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, people recommend visiting museums such as DeYoung/Legion/SFMOMA, the Academy of Sciences and the Pixar Exhibit in Oakland. Source
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suggests checking out the Reddit SF Wiki for different neighborhoods, Travelocity or Orbitz for best spots and staying at a hotel, hostel or motel. For activities and events, source
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also recommends participating in Dine About Town (June), looking through rating sites such as Yelp and Citysearch, Fodor's Travel Guide and Zagat for food, TheWeekendMap and BayCityGuide for events, Roaming Hunger for food trucks, SF City Guides for walking guides and participating in live/monthly events. I think there's something here for everyone!
Exploratorium
Exploring the Exploratorium on a Sunday afternoon in San Francisco seems like an ideal way to spend the day. It's a great option for families, as it's an interactive science museum with many activities for kids. I think people will find plenty of interesting things to do and learn during their visit
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. It also offers "pay what you want" admission on Mother's Day
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, so it seems like a great place to visit during this time of the year.
Pier 39
Pier 39 seems like an interesting option for a Sunday afternoon in San Francisco. People say that there are a few different things to do here
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, such as visiting the mirror maze inside Pier 39, seeing the sea lions, or catching the two-hour Champagne and Mimosa cruise around the SF Bay
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. There are also plenty of nearby attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf and Coit Tower that might be worth exploring on a Sunday afternoon. Plus, it seems like you can always find something fun to do with the various festivals and events in the city
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Cable Car
Taking a ride in a cable car seems like an interesting way to spend a Sunday afternoon in San Francisco
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. It's an iconic experience that you can't have anywhere else. Plus, it's relatively easy to hop on and off, so you can take in the sights of the city. There are plenty of other activities you can do as well
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, from attending free live music events to exploring museums with free or reduced admission. Taking a ride on a cable car is just one of many fun things to do on a Sunday afternoon in San Francisco.
Double-Decker Tour
Taking a double-decker tour around San Francisco on a Sunday afternoon seems like a great way to explore the city. It's an ideal activity for visitors and locals alike, as you can learn about the city's history and culture from knowledgeable guides
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. Plus, it's a great way to get an overview of the city without having to walk too much. You can hop on and off the bus at different locations throughout the day, so you can explore different areas in more detail
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Attractions
SF has numerous attractions to offer. Visit Exploratorium
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, Pier 39 to see the sea lions
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, take a ride in a cable car
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, take a double-decker tour around the city
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, participate in Dine About Town (June)
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and check out the various rating sites such as Yelp, Dishtip, or Citysearch
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Festivals
San Francisco is home to many festivals throughout the year. Check out TheWeekendMap, OnlyinSF, SFFuncheap, BayCityGuide and Squidlist for events
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. Summers bring an additional fun activity every Sunday in San Francisco with Stern Grove Festival - a free music in the park event that starts at 2 pm and runs from mid-June to mid-August
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Free/Reduced Admissions
Residents of SF can access free admission to Botanical Garden and Japanese Tea Garden
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, while Cable Car Museum and Street Car Museum are free for all visitors. Asian Art Museum offers free admission on first Sunday of each month
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, De Young and Legion of Honor offer free entry every Saturday
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, and Exploratorium has “pay what you want” policy on Mother’s Day
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. Coit Tower offers reduced rates for residents while Aquarium of the Bay has small discount for them as well.
Parking
VIP parking is available at Stern Grove Festival which costs around $500 per ticket with discounted rate for VIP guests at the festival
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. Be mindful of not driving while impaired as it puts yourself and others in danger - parking ticket is less than DUI
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. Other locations offer discounted rates for residents with $150 resident card such as City's municipal golf courses
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or reduced rates such as Coit Tower.
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Source: "Today the Seattle Asian Art Museum Re-opened!" (from reddit, r/SeattleWA)
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Visit Seattle Asian Art Museum
- Re-opened 3 years ago
- Group rooms by theme with mixed cultures and times
- Contemporary gallery in the back
- Buddhas near the back hall that is missing both hands
- Ai Wei Wei’s terracotta pots
- Open regular time 9am-9pm
- Free tickets on first and second Thursdays, and first Saturdays.
- Senior discounts on first Fridays
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Walk in Volunteer Park
- Construction-free zone
- Walk dogs
Source: "Museums or attractions with free/reduced admiss..." (from reddit, r/AskSF)
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Botanical garden: free for residents
- SF resident can get free admission
- Reduced admission for non-residents
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Japanese tea garden: free for residents
- Recently became free for all SF residents
- Cable car museum: free for all
- Street car museum: free for all
- Asian art museum: free on first Sunday of each month
- De Young and Legion of Honor: free every Saturday
- Exploratorium: “pay what you want” for Mother’s Day
- Academy of Sciences: free days based on zip code (currently suspended)
- Coit Tower: reduced rates for residents
- San Francisco Public Library: free and discounted passes to museums and attractions
- City’s municipal golf courses: reduced rates for residents with $150 resident card
- Museums for All: free or discounted admission to many places with EBT card
- Aquarium of the Bay: small discount for residents
- Major websites for all museums: free days once a month
Source: "Someone had a good time at the Stern Grove Fest..." (from reddit, r/sanfrancisco)
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Attending the Stern Grove Festival
- Guests have access to VIP parking
- Guests can drive through a walking path to get there
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Being mindful of not driving while impaired
- Much better than drunk driving, which puts yourself and others in danger
- Parking ticket is less than a DUI
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Taking advantage of the discounted rate for VIP guests at the festival
- Parking ticket costs around $500
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Eating burritos
- Equivalent to the cost of two super burritos
- Add guac for an extra $500
Source: "San Francisco's Stern Grove Music Festival to r..." (from reddit, r/sanfrancisco)
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Attend the Stern Grove Music Festival
- It is coming back this summer
- No need to be asked multiple times to donate
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See an Animal Collective performance
- They were supposed to play last year
- No news yet on the lineup announcement
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Source: "Sunday and Monday in SF" (from reddit, r/AskSF)
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Alcatraz:
- Make reservations well in advance
- Book through Alcatraz Cruises, the official concessionaire of NPS Alcatraz
- Must purchase a parking reservation
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Muir Woods:
- Split into 2 days with city exploration as time allows
- Must purchase a parking reservation
- No cell or wifi in or near the park so hailing a ride share on your way out of there is tough
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Fisherman’s Wharf:
- Stop at Musee Mecanique
- Stop at Buena Vista Cafe for a historic restaurant/bar with world famous Irish Coffee
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City Exploration:
- Hop on/hop off bus tours
- El Techo in the mission for rooftop food and a view
- Lombard street and then keep going straight to Coit Tower
- Get a drink or something in Fisherman’s warf
- Palace of the Fine Arts
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and if there isn’t fog, head to Battery Spencer
- Japanese Tea Gardens
- Dolores Park
- Bi Rite for ice cream
- Perry’s by the bay bridge
- Tony’s Neapolitan
- Be aware of surroundings and don’t leave anything in the car
Source: "Sunday in San Francisco: 14 Things to Do Each W..." (from web, www.sftourismtips.com)
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Asian Art Museum’s Free First Sundays
- On the first Sunday of the month, you can visit the Asian Art Museum at no cost, sponsored by Target.
- Doors open at 10 am.
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Champagne Cruise
- Every Sunday afternoon at either 1 pm, 2:45 pm, or 4:45 pm, you can catch the two-hour Champagne and Mimosa cruise around the SF Bay.
- Your ticket includes two drinks of your choice.
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Comedy Showcase
- Every Sunday in San Francisco, you can head over to the Punch Line Comedy Club for the SF Comedy Showcase.
- It starts at 8pm and usually lasts a couple of hours. It’s an 18 and older show with a two-drink minimum.
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Free Walking Tours
- Every Sunday, you can stroll along the Golden Gate Bridge, learn more about the history of the Haight Asbury district and uncover facts about the colorful Castro.
- All tours are free, although they do request a small donation at the end to help keep the program running.
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Sunday Streets
- From March to October, you can enjoy car free streets during SF’s annual Sunday Streets events.
- Each month, a select district hosts a one-day festival with live entertainment, healthy living activities and plenty of room to run, walk, bike and skip all day long.
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Live Music
- Every Sunday night, you will find at least four of five live shows in San Francisco.
- Larger shows are at venues such as The Warfield, The Fillmore and The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
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Film Festivals
- San Francisco is one of the best places in the world for independent movie buffs. The city sees more than 40 film festivals every year.
- Festivals range from the large International Film Festival to smaller ones such as the Arabic Film Festival.
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Other Festivals and Street Fairs
- In addition to film festivals, you will find dozens of other festivals every year in San Francisco.
- Many run all weekend long, with several events planned on Sunday in San Francisco.
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Stern Grove Festival
- Summers bring an additional fun activity every Sunday in San Francisco. The Stern Grove Festival is a free music in the park event.
- Shows start at 2pm and runs from the middle of June to
Source: "Compilation of the "What to do in SF" threads." (from reddit, r/sanfrancisco)
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Stay in Lower Haight
- Check out Reddit SF Wiki for different neighborhoods: http://sfwiki.rioleo.org/
- Check out Travelocity and Orbitz for best spots
- Consider staying at a hotel, hostel, or motel
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Visit Exploratorium
- Great for kids
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Visit Pier 39
- See the sea lions
- Take a ride in a cable car
- Take a double-decker tour around the city
- Participate in Dine About Town (June)
- Check out the various rating sites such as Yelp, Dishtip, or Citysearch
- Check out Fodor’s Travel Guide
- Check out Zagat for food
- Check out TheWeekendMap, OnlyinSF, SFFuncheap, BayCityGuide, Squidlist for events
- Check out Roaming Hunger for food trucks
- Check out SF City Guides for walking guides
- Participate in live/monthly events
- Go whale watching
- Visit Muir Woods
- Check out theater recommendations
Source: "Unique things to do in SF?" (from reddit, r/AskSF)
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Mirror maze inside pier 39
- Located in Pier 39
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Sutro baths (ruins)
- Ruins located in San Francisco
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Take a nice stroll along lands end trail.
- A scenic trail located in San Francisco
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Take a drive towards the marina via Presidio Ave
- A scenic drive located in San Francisco
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Sunday’s are the Presidio off the grid food trucks. Quite the scene.
- A street food event located in San Francisco
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Dine at Forbes Island
- A restaurant located in San Francisco
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Eat at Mission Chinese
- A restaurant located in San Francisco
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Go see a show at Rickshaw
- A theater located in San Francisco
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Dance until late at Monarch’s downstairs club.
- A club located in San Francisco
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The Hideout at Dalva
- A bar located in San Francisco
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Arcade Museum
- A museum located in San Francisco
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Bourbon and Branch
- A bar located in San Francisco
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620 Jones
- A bar located in San Francisco
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Crescent Hotel
- A hotel located in San Francisco
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Conservatory of Flowers
- A conservatory located in San Francisco
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Row boats at Stowe Lake
- An activity located in San Francisco
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Watch a movie at the Roxie Theater in the Mission
- A theater located in San Francisco
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Dollar drinks Monday in the Castro
- An event located in San Francisco
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Minnesota street art project
- An art project located in San Francisco
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Andy Goldsworthy’s Wood Line
- A public artwork located in San Francisco
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Stern Grove Festival
- A festival located in San Francisco
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Camera Obscura
- A camera located in San Francisco
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The Redwood Tree park next to the Transamerica Bldg
- A park located in San Francisco
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Find the hidden underground tunnel at the Artist & Craftsman Supply store
- A tunnel located in San Francisco
- Secret gardens of Telegraph Hill (and the noisy ass green parrots that live there) -
Source: "Visiting SF on Sunday, might rain, whats good t..." (from reddit, r/sanfrancisco)
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Museums
- DeYoung/Legion/SFMOMA
- Academy of Sciences
- Pixar Exhibit in Oakland
- The House of Air
- Phil’s Coffee
- Om Shan Tea
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