16 attractions with deals

Things to do in San Francisco

34 verified savings across 16 attractions in San Francisco, California.

San Francisco's attractions for families span museums, interactive experiences, and recreation venues. The American Bookbinders Museum, Asian Art Museum, and Children's Creativity Museum offer cultural outings where young visitors can explore art and creativity. The Aquarium of the Bay lets families observe marine life up close. Beyond traditional museum visits, the city features hands-on experiences like the Exploratorium and Imagination Playhouse, where children engage directly with exhibits and activities. For active recreation, families can visit mini golf courses, bowling alleys, and immersive experiences ranging from escape rooms to thrill rides. All 34 savings offers listed here were verified directly from each attraction's own website, ensuring families can plan outings with confidence in the deals available.

How we know these are real

Every saving on this page is a sentence we read on the attraction’s own website. Here is one of them, exactly as it appears:

“the Academy offers discounted $5 Daytime Admission (max. four per group per visit) or NightLife (21+, max. one per group per visit) for EBT cardholders every day of the year”

Quoted from calacademy.org · checked on

Museums in San Francisco11

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Family fun in San Francisco7

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Skating & bowling in San Francisco5

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Adventure in San Francisco3

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Tours & cruises in San Francisco3

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Zoos & aquariums in San Francisco2

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Theme parks in San Francisco1

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Common questions

How many attractions in San Francisco are running a deal?
16 attractions in San Francisco currently have a verified saving, covering 34 offers in total. Each one was read directly from the attraction's own website.
What kinds of attractions are included?
museums (11), family fun (7), skating & bowling (5), adventure (3), tours & cruises (3), zoos & aquariums (2), theme parks (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No — we show the date each deal was last checked against the attraction's own website, and we link straight to the page it came from so you can confirm before you travel. We never publish a deal we could not read on the venue's own site.
Which museums offer free or discounted admission for children?
The American Bookbinders Museum admits children under 10 free. The Asian Art Museum offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month. The Children's Creativity Museum provides a bring-a-friend discount. The Aquarium of the Bay accepts EBT, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal cardholders through the Museums for All program.
What active experiences can families enjoy beyond traditional museums?
Families can visit mini golf at Holey Moley Golf Club, bowling at Lucky Strike, or try escape rooms at PanIQ. The Flyer Thrill Zone offers a 7D experience and package discounts. Bay Area Smash Room provides a stress-relief activity with first-session discounts. The SkyStar Wheel at Fisherman's Wharf offers scenic rides with local resident discounts available.
How can families find the best deals on their visit?
Several attractions offer discounts for specific circumstances: military personnel receive discounts at the California Academy of Sciences, and residents qualify for local pricing at the SkyStar Wheel. Weekday visitors to PanIQ Escape Room save 30 percent Monday through Thursday. The Exploratorium participates in the ASTC Passport Program offering free admission for eligible members.