Things to Do in the Bay Area
Looking to extend your trip beyond the conference? There are a wide range of activities, museums, and landmarks you won’t want to miss during your Northern California stay! Below are just a few of the fantastic things the Bay Area has to offer. Enjoy!
Museums/Theater/Cultural
Take in an exhibit at any one of these spectacular museums:
- de Young Museum
- Legion of Honor
- SFMOMA (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art)
- The Exploratorium
- California Academy of Sciences
- Oakland Museum of California
The Bay Area also boasts some incredible theater and plays host to a variety of world renowned shows. Take a look here for currently running shows and theater locations.
You may also be interested in theater on the UC Berkeley campus. Links to various Cal theaters are here:
Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Japanese Tea Garden located in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Sip delicious tea in quiet serenity while surrounded by lush plant life.
Landmarks/Icons
San Francisco is home to a variety of well-known landmarks, from a row of beautiful houses made famous by a long running television show to a pier tourists flock to to get an up close and personal view of local wildlife. Explore these and more here:
- The Painted Ladies/Postcard Row
- Pier 39/Fisherman’s Wharf
- Lombard Street – San Francisco’s Crookedest Street!
- Alcatraz Island – Infamous prison on its own island!
Day Trips
If you’re interested in a day trip or a weekend getaway, the Bay Area is the place! Wine tasting in Napa Valley, water sports at Lake Tahoe, camping in Yosemite National Park…it’s all within driving distance of the Lawrence Hall of Science!
Enjoy your stay in the Bay Area!