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"

Free museum to look at. Lots to read and no hurry to move. Clean and nice workers they are there to…read moreanswer questions. Nice place to bring students or walk through with kids. Clean bathrooms ADA accessible, etc...nice place to slow down and take a break from the outdoor sun or crowds of tourists.

We have been meaning to go to the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center for a while. We stopped by on…read moreour way back from Sausalito. It was really busy and there isn't a ton of parking. Luckily, people were coming and going constantly. So we were able to get a parking spot right by the welcome center. Once you park you have to pay for how long you intend to park there. We thought we would need only 45 minutes, which worked out perfectly. It was a little over $3 for 45 minutes. The welcome center is big inside and offers information about the bridge's history, science, and engineering through displays, photo's and videos. They sell tons of souvenirs all related to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. I found a nice navy blue zip-up hoodie that I bought for myself. Checkout was fast and easy and all the employees were very nice and helpful. You can get a lot of nice photos, outside, of the Golden Gate Bridge. We took a few selfies. There is a coffee shop called the round house cafe across from the welcome center that sells coffee, beverages and food. There are also public restrooms available there. It was a beautiful day to be out there. The view of the bridge was so clear and beautiful.

Even though I grew up here, my whole life, I've actually never been to this particular game…read morewelcoming center! Lol since my sister-in-law was visiting from Florida, we decided to do the tourist thing and take her to other iconic places in San Francisco!! There's a day pass parking spot. You can get a lot of people end up getting dropped off by Uber or to buses. Since there were three of us, my boyfriend stayed in the car as we walked around and took pictures! Then we rotated so we didn't have to pay for the parking pass. Lol. We never went in the gift shop so I never looked, but I could see from the outside. They had a lot of the iconic San Francisco paraphernalia along with books and historical references and kids toys and items for purchase. The view was really nice and there's a cool lookout spot where if you can get the angle right it looks like you're on top of the cloud. We waited in line to take the pictures we have of the bridge, everybody was really polite as they all waited in little groups behind and lined up down the walkway. Lol granted there were some influencers around and they spent about five minutes, taking poses and doing dances in front of us, but I guess that's what they do for the gram?! Hee

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

My sister and I were in SF Chinatown last Saturday in the afternoon. After purchasing a box of…read moremooncakes and jeen dur (sesame ball aka Chinese donut), we were walking on our way to the Montgomery BART Station by way of Kearny Street. I stopped in at this information center. I asked the lady at the counter for their holiday gift guide. The gift guide was advertised on another website (FB). She said she could not help me. Well, I turned and looked to the counter to my right. Lo and behold! I found the gift guide. I can't say for sure if she misunderstood me; however, I will give her the benefit of the doubt. I waved the gift guide at her and told her thank you. Of course, I am curious as to what types of discounts are being offered to not only tourists but also local people in the area. I'm from across the bay (the town/Oakland/Alameda), and I don't mind stopping in several businesses to support the community of SF Chinatown. The guide lists discounts for bakery & cafe, dried seafood/Chinese herbal products, gift shops, jewelry, restaurant, tea shops. Other attractions are landmarks and murals. Not interested in massages, as I have Dr. Feelgood at home. (Sing it Aretha!) LOL.

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.

Wow I absolutely enjoy this visitor center. I'd say it's the most beautiful visitor center I've…read moreever seen. The public space is historical, educational, and interesting. A place where folks could spend hours sitting and watching the horizon. I appreciate they serve coffee and have so many interesting and actually functional and useful items in the visitor center, not just junky tourist stuff. The staff were really friendly and helpful informationally about the place and space. Don't want to give too much away. GO! Can't imagine how folks can give Lands End Lookout anything but 5 stars and a huge thumbs up.

Wow, what a fun place to visit! My family and I happened to be driving through and decided to stop…read moreby to check it out. The day we went wasn't a production day so we didn't get to see candy actually being made but it was fun nonetheless! We went on a Sunday midday and surprisingly it wasn't crowded! The price of admission for the tour is $8 for adults and $4 for children. It's a self-guided tour which takes you through the different rooms in the factory. There's monitors all around playing videos that explain the candy making process. There's also fun interactive activities along the way. Also included in the self-guided tour is entrance to the jelly belly museum and a ride on the train (wheelchair accessible as well). The museum is small and contains remnants of old machine parts and some photo ops. There's also a gift shop. If you choose not to take the tour and just want to look around, the main factory building also has a discounted candy shop and some memorabilia and pieces of art you can look at. We came home with way more Jelly Belly's than I'd like to admit. Great deals! There's also an ice cream shop and a restaurant. If anything, I'd stop here just to have lunch. Where else can you get a jelly bean shaped burger or pizza?? Overall we had so much fun and spend a good 3 hours here. Highly recommend!

Site says it closes at 5. We called because traffic was bad,…read morebut there is no way to speak to an operator. Phone said tours end at 4, but we were turned away when we showed up at 4. Two employees were saying behind the counter that they were going to make sure to go home early today. Rude.

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.

Interested in hydraulic models? Here's your chance to walk around a model of the San Francisco Bay…read moreDelta which simulates a 24-hour cycle of tides. What blew me away was how expansive the model was! Exhibits of the area's hydrology are also found throughout the facility. Guided tours are available on Saturdays at 11AM. It's limited to 40 visitors on a first come basis. Tours are 45 minutes long. If there is more staff available, they offer tours on the hour or half hour. Tours can also be tailored to groups at various technical levels (see their website for contact information). Hours are: Tuesday - Friday: 9AM - 3PMSaturday: 9AM - 4PM They are closed on Sunday, Monday, and Federal Holidays. If a Federal holiday falls on a Monday, then they will be closed on the previous Saturday. There's a free parking lot next to the facility. Admission is free!

2 of 2 Yelp reviews. Sorry, photos posted on my Napa…read moreDowntown Review. Quality/Quantity - Always so welcoming, pun intended. And I like your new location. Large self service touch screen computers to get Napa information - Restaurants, wineries, hotels, suggested things to do, events, maps, travel information, etc. Ambiance - Cool new location, better and more centrally located. Clean restrooms. Cool decor, even a hot air balloon basket selfie station. Service - 5 stars. EVERYone was so friendly and welcoming! As our guests were shopping, I ended up making small talk and hanging out with the team. Price - Depends on what souvenirs you buy. Owner Comment - Thanks for having this consistent amazing service.

I walked into the "Welcome Center" this afternoon with a friend (we're both Asian). Several…read moreemployees standing behind the front desk were talking amongst themselves. One female employee with long gray hair and glasses looked up, made eye contact with disgust, and immediately looked away without acknowledging us. Since no one welcomed us, I took the initiative and said, "Hello." The same employee responded with a stoic expression and asked if I wanted a map. I declined, and that was the extent of the interaction. The atmosphere felt cold and unwelcoming from that point forward. My friend and I then browsed the souvenir area. While my friend used the restroom, I waited nearby holding her belongings. A short time later, the same employee walked over and appeared to be adjusting merchandise in the area, but it felt as though she was monitoring me rather than stocking products. I was left with the impression that I was being viewed with suspicion. We left feeling uncomfortable and unwelcomed. A visitor center should make guests feel welcome, and unfortunately that was not our experience. As an Asian visitor, I left feeling singled out and concerned that bias may have played a role in how we were treated.

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.

This is my favorite place to work remotely from when I need to hammer out a bunch of tasks. It's…read morethe perfect amount of distraction and people watching when I need to decompress between tasks and context switch. When the clouds look threatening, this is my go to spot since the upstairs area isn't fully covered from the elements. So there won't be too many people sitting and staying other than the occasional tourist taking a selfie with the view. And there's a coffee bar downstairs! I got a dry cappuccino, extra hot. I don't believe they charge for alt milk so love that. I heard they will do Apple art in the foam but I didn't get it this time, so I'll have to come back again. There's a lot of people downstairs since it's the most accessible so staff was pretty busy with back to back orders. They kept the coffee bar area clean and orderly. Other side is an Apple Store where you can purchase products, test things out, and sometimes they hold classes and workshops in the open concept space. They have additional items you might not find in the average Apple Store. They seem fairly priced for branded items not found normally. This location is free to visit with free parking. Pro tip: there's a garage downstairs with even more parking. This is one of the spots I always take visitors to the Bay Area to!

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.

Didn't know what to expect, but I'll say Google Visitor Experience by far the one of the best…read more They have two areas you can park at: Lot C which is the Shoreline Amphitheater parking lot and it's a 3 minute walk to the Visitor Center or there's Alta Garage which is about a 8 minute walk. At Alta Garage there's a shuttle that runs from 10am to 7pm 7 days a week that takes you to the Visitor Center every 15 minutes.The parking and shuttle are also free. There's podium with greeters in green that can give a run a down on the visitor experience and they also have QR codes that gives you all the information you need as well about the Visitor experience. The Google store is cool with branded swag to the right and all the devices to the left of the store. The Cafe has really great food and they are locally sourced from local farms. Then theres the pop up shop that sells products from local businesses inside of the Huddle which is one of coolest places. It's a mixture of a library slash Dave n busters with all the games, board games that's there. The patio area outside is spacious and has tons of umbrellas which you can relax and enjoy a meal. Last but not least all burning man art pieces they have on campus that are exclusive to Google are really cool. If you have family or friends visiting from out of town take them to the Visitor Experience and spend the whole day here.

These guys are great for what amounts to a discount service, and though what you get is just as…read moregood as any of the big, expensive companies, it's worth noting that it's discounted for a reason--in this case, the bathroom on the time machine was a little bit foul. My girlfriend and I used Golden Time Travel when we wanted to take a vacation but couldn't get any time off. It's a great vacation option since you can be gone for literally months and return to the present only a moment after you left. Our first trip booked with Golden was pretty great. We wanted to get away to somewhere familiar so we went to San Francisco in 1905. It was real nice and the exchange rate was excellent, particularly because of inflation since then. The trolleys got us around real easily, and everyone was very friendly. We had a nice time staying at the Palace Hotel, and our bellhop, Edward, was wonderful. You can imagine our shock when, upon arriving home, we looked him up and found out he died the next year in the earthquake, along with the hotel which was destroyed in the ensuing fire. Very sad. I kind of wish we'd warned him now. The next year we saved up a bit and went to classical Greece. Golden Time Travel dropped us off and picked us up two weeks later without a hitch. My girlfriend has a lighter complexion, and though she got made fun of a bit for being a "barbarian"--several times we heard children chanting "bar-bar-bar" and making fun of our yet-uninvented tongue--the famous "Athenian hospitality" more than made up for it. Plus, those togas are surprisingly flattering. My only critique is that the cuisine left something to be desired. We forgot that this was pre-Columbian exchange, so no tomatoes, potatoes, chocolate, corn or avocados. Also, they hadn't quite figured out chemistry in that era, much less baking, so don't expect to be impressed with the pastries (no baklava yet). For our next trip we decided to check out the Bay Area in 2085. Now, I know this wasn't Golden Time Travel's fault, as they just provide the time machine, but this trip was an absolute disaster. Apparently Mark Zuckerberg is a robot fascist dictator in that year, and he forces loyalty through perpetual social surveillance. Well, it was really terrifying, and we spent most of the trip dodging the Google Civilian View drone copters that track down "nonconsumers" and install g-chips to catalog their brain. I know the contents of the future aren't the fault of Golden, but we would have appreciated some forewarning. They certainly have the technology.

These guys are legit. I wanted to visit 18th century France, and lo and behold, there I was. Now…read moregranted, I've only tried them out once, and I really don't know the extent of their capabilities. As other Yelpers point out, it's definitely a service at a discount, no frills, and you have to be *really* explicit with your request. Don't leave anything up to chance, as I don't think they even have insurance (I bought my own). FWIW I think the Wild West and Ancient Egypt would be a blast, and who knows, maybe check out some dinosaurs? Note: they do *not* offer visits to the future.