Best Adventurous Things to Do in San Francisco

THE 10 BEST San Francisco Adventure Activities

Best Adventurous Things to Do in San Francisco

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  • Angie C
    15 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    went real quick before boarding a cruise . the power was out at first so kinda creepy … we did a self tour did not stay with the group we were done in an hour and a half … could spend more time going around island and shopping in gift shop bit great tour and doesn’t take long if you go on your own away from the guided tour
    Written February 8, 2025
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  • MikeSolo
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I would love to give 5 stars but the seat just stay at the same position with only shaking. I would recommend to make a moving seat like a floating seat as that will definitely give the best experience. So far, I am happy with the ride.
    Written December 16, 2019
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  • lindadP447YB
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful evening of intimate and amazing magic! Mr Alexander is very engaging and a great entertainer. There were lots of surprises and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Highly recommend.
    Written January 4, 2025
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  • Denise G
    Kitchener, Canada51 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Slides are on a nice quiet street. Great attraction for kids. The slides are fast and kids were sliding on piece of cardboard. Friendly neighbours on the street.
    Written July 12, 2022
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  • Geoffrey L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic escape room. We did the Roosevelt Room, and it was challenge after challenge, which got us all working together and collaborating. Super fun. Difficult. And each challenge was unique from the last. Highly recommend.
    Written January 15, 2025
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  • J Simpson
    3 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a suburb that a tourist should avoid at night time. Some streets are okay during the day to visit if your a male, however stay street smart and don’t advertise your wealth to anyone, and stay socially aware of your surroundings and the people on the street all times. Families with young children should avoid this suburb.
    Written July 1, 2024
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  • robertrC591BO
    Sacramento, CA264 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did it!!! We escaped Alcatraz!! Family teamwork. Really had to use our brains. Needed 2 hints. Was so much fun. Thank you Phil!!
    Written August 8, 2024
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  • Lina L
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time, Nicole was great, kept us informed of site information. Unfortunately the whales were talking a day off. We will definitely book again

    A suggestion- stock flavored/unflavored sparkling water in your little store.
    Thank you for an enjoyable day.
    Written December 8, 2024
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  • Belinda
    Caloundra, Australia31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was an awesome way to see the city. Two cars for four of us was excellent. Easy to ride and the audio was a great benefit. If we had more time would definitely have hired these longer. It was part of our go city card. So worth doing for the half hour.
    Written December 11, 2024
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  • missdeezon
    Cincinnati, OH19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time learning about the ins and outs of Alcatraz! It’s more than I imagined and without spoiling it, there were definitely a lot of things I didn’t know and assumptions I made. I highly recommend the behind the scenes tour, as it made the whole experience worth it. Our tour guide and rangers were helpful and informative.
    Written February 10, 2025
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  • Lisaplug
    Barnsley, UK81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    4 day sierra nevada 4 day tour. What a fantastic trip. Filled so much in in 4 days lake tahoe yosemite mammoth lakes bodie town. Jay our tour guide was brilliant. Went above and beyond. Definitely would go again.
    Written October 7, 2024
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  • J0es0phie
    Worcester, UK84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fantastic experience I won’t forget. Susan and Michael were so knowledgeable and answered lots of questions. We saw lots of humpbacks, a couple of blue whales and fin whales, an albatross and many other creatures. It’s a long day and the sea is quite choppy especially on the way out. I took Dramamine as advised and did not get sick. It is very cold once you get out into open ocean, I wore thermal top and leggings under 2 thick layers plus waterproof trousers and pac a mac - I was still a bit chilly. We learned lots about the wildlife we were seeing, the captain kept us informed of what was below us, and we were shown some of the sonar printouts. It was a really excellent day and knowing the fee for the trip was supporting the work of the Oceanic Society made it more special - this was not for profit venture, it was run by people who genuinely cared about their work. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it, just follow the pre-expedition instructions and go prepared !
    Written October 14, 2024
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  • Janet L
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An absolutely fabulous experience! We had hoped to see the Blue Angels, but the sky was too overcast for them to safely fly. Instead of a disappointing day we had a thrilling trip. Captain Jason took us out beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, along the SF waterfront, and under the Bay Bridge. He provided knowledgeable and interesting historic information. And, where safe to do so, gave us a very fast ride that was more exciting than anything at Disneyland! We were in the 6-person boat, and we filled all the seats with family and friends. It was a truly special day. I highly recommend this trip and Captain Jason - we all felt totally safe with him! We will definitely be going again.
    Written October 13, 2024
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  • Gabriel M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ryan and Caleb were great. Boat was great too. Very helpful crew and a pleasure to be around. Would recommend
    Written May 1, 2023
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  • RangerR-Blue
    USA12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Super fun activity. Challenging but not impossible. Unique experience with cool technologies. Really friendly staff. Went with a group from work, and would be just as (if not more) fun with group of friends. Highly recommend it.
    Written October 2, 2019
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