OTHER SAN FRANCISCO ATTRACTIONS


In addition to the activities sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, we are pleased to recommend some of the most popular attractions in San Francisco to visit and explore on your own.  Several of these locations are providing free admission and/or discounts for U.S. Conference of Mayors guests.

** For discount coupons and additional information, please stop by the Host Committee Hospitality desk located near to the conference registration area at the Hilton Hotel.

MUSEUMS

 

International Art Museum of America​
www.iamasf.org

Free entry with conference credentials on June 19th, 20th and 21st. Each day, a tour complete with a Treasure Room viewing will start at 2pm and at 3pm.

The International Art Museum of America is offering conference participants and their guests free guided tours, complete with Treasure Room openings! The Treasure Room houses rare and delicate sculptures by H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, which have been displayed at the U.S. Capitol and the Organization of American States.

Open Tuesday through Sundays, 10am-5pm. Closed on Mondays.

 

Asian Art Museum
www.asianart.org

Complimentary entry with tickets from the Host Committee Hospitality desk.

One of the largest museums in the Western world devoted to the arts and cultures of Asia. The permanent collections represent over 40 Asian countries, with approximately 18,000 works of art and artifacts from all major Asian countries and traditions, some which are as much as 6,000 years old.

Open Tuesdays through Sundays 10am–5pm, Thursdays 10am–9pm. Closed on Mondays and selected holidays.

 

California Academy of Sciences
www.calacademy.org

The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institute dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth.

Open Monday through Saturday 9:30am–5pm, Sundays 11am–5pm.

 

de Young Museum
deyoung.famsf.org

Founded in 1895 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors to the region for over 100 years.

Open Tuesdays through Sundays 9:30am–5:15pm. Closed on Mondays and selected holidays.

 

Legion of Honor
legionofhonor.famsf.org

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.

Open Tuesdays through Sundays 9:30am–5:15pm. Closed on Mondays and selected holidays.

 

Cable Car Museum
www.cablecarmuseum.org

Located at 1201 Mason Street, it contains historical and explanatory exhibits on the San Francisco cable car system, which can itself be regarded as a working museum.

Open every day from 10am–6pm. Free admission.

 

Bay Area Discovery Museum
www.baykidsmuseum.org

Sausalito – The Museum serves children ages 6 months - 8 years, their families, educators and caregivers. All children must be accompanied by adults at all times, and all adults accompanied by children.

Open Tuesdays through Sundays 9am—5pm. Closed on Mondays and selected holidays.

 

(Please note that the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is currently under construction.)

CONFERENCES

 

QS Activate—Wearable Technology Expo
qs15.quantifiedself.com

Complimentary entry with USCM badge.

Saturday, June 20
9am–4pm
Fort Mason

The 16th WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 I USA in San Francisco in July will gather the entire Wearable Technologies ecosystem from chip vendors, integrators, network providers, product and service solution providers to distribution networks at the Festival Pavilion of Fort Mason Center in beautiful San Francisco.

CITY TOURS

 

Tower Tours
www.TowerTours.com

Enjoy 20% off any sightseeing bus tour.

Offering bus tours such as their San Francisco Grand City Tour, a Twilight Tour of San Francisco, Monterey and Carmel Tour, and Yosemite in a Day Tour, this company is one of San Francisco’s premier sightseeing specialists.

Advance reservations recommended. To book a tour, please visit their website or call 415.345.8687. You may also reserve tours upon arrival to San Francisco – Tower Tours has an onsite tour desk located in the lobby of the Hilton Union Square. Please mention “Badge Program” upon making a reservation​.

 

Extranomical Tours
www.extranomical.com

10% USCM attendee discount. Use code “CONVENTION” on website or phone for discount.

Extranomical Tours, founded in 2002, is a San Francisco sightseeing tour company that specializes in tours for people who generally do not like to take tours. They offer tours in places such as Yosemite, Muir Woods, California Wine Country, Alcatraz, Monterey and Carmel, and more. Within San Francisco, they offer SF City Tours as well as SF Bike Tours.

Please visit their website to book tours or call 866.231.3752 for more information.

 

Emperor Norton's Fantastic SF Time Machine
www.emperornortontour.com

Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine is a lively, informative, and entertaining walking tour of historic San Francisco led by Emperor Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. The tour lasts approximately 2.75 hours and is two miles long.

They meet every Sunday at 11am in front of the Ferry Building along the Embarcadero. Advance reservations requested and subject to availability. Visit website for more details.

 

Foodie Adventures
foodieadventures.com

Offering tours seven days a week, attendees can choose between a Latin Food Tour in The Mission District and a Combo Food Tour within North Beach and Chinatown.

Advance reservations are mandatory to hold your spot. Contact tickets@foodieadventures.com or 888.498.2008 for more details.

 

Ride the Ducks
sanfrancisco.ridetheducks.com

$5 Off Adult Tickets at $3 Off Children's Tickets. Please see the Host Committee Hospitality desk to obtain this discount.

San Francisco duck tours deliver the most family fun in the city. Adults and seniors will have just as much fun as kids, as our captains take you through San Francisco, a splash into the San Francisco bay and a cruise around McCovey Cove. While on the water get behind the wheel and drive the duck, if you want.

Advanced reservations recommended. Please call 877.887.8225 for more information.

DINING DISCOUNTS

 

Hard Rock Café
www.hardrock.com/cafes/san-francisco

Pier 39

By showing your badge at any time over the course of the weekend, you will be allowed to a discount 15% off merchandise and food OR a free kids meal with purchase of an adult entrée (merchandise discount still applies). On Sunday, the Hard Rock Café will provide rotating family focused entertainment from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., free of charge. Please note that when you sign up for Hard Rock Café’s loyalty VIP rewards during your visit, they will provide a free collectible cordial glass.

 

Alioto’s
aliotos.com

Pier 39

Offering free calamari appetizer with the purchase of any entrée. Vouchers can be picked up at the Host Committee Hospitality desk. Present voucher at restaurant.

 

Cioppino’s
www.letseat.at/cioppinos

Fisherman’s Wharf

10% off food and drink to the families traveling with US Conference of Mayors. Present USCM badge to receive discount.

 

Hana Zen
hanazenrestaurant.net

Pier 39

Offering a 20% off discount for all a la carte orders from the menu. They are also providing a set lunch menu starting at $25 per person, including dessert, drinks, and tips.

 

Jasper’s Corner Tap & Kitchen
jasperscornertap.com

401 Taylor Street

Kids Eat Free! with the purchase of a paid entree. Vouchers can be picked up at Host Committee Hospitality desk. Present voucher at the restaurant and receive up to two free kids menu meals with any adult entrée and beverage purchase of $20 or more.

 

New Delhi Restaurant
www.newdelhirestaurant.com

160 Ellis Street

Offering a discounted 20% off food sales, beverages excluded.

SHOPPING

 

Pier 39
www.pier39.com

Pick up a Pier 39 Fun Pack is full of discounts and offers to Pier 39 shops, restaurants, and attractions at one of San Francisco’s most popular destinations. You may pick them up at the Host Committee Hospitality desk within the Hilton Union Square.

 

Bloomingdales in the Westfield San Francisco Center
www.bloomingdales.com

Offering 15% off and a gift with every purchase. To redeem, please pick up a referral card from the Host Committee Hospitality desk, which will also allow exclusive VIP access to the Visitors Center on the first floor of Bloomingdales.

 

TOURS

 

GoCars
www.gocartours.com/our-tour-cities/san-francisco

GoCar is the first-ever GPS-guided Storytelling car. It's the most exhilarating, entertaining and enlightening way to tour San Francisco. Experience what the press is buzzing about, what visitors rave about and what Time Magazine called one of the most amazing inventions of the year.