4 Embarcadero Stops For Science, Bay Views And Comedy In San Francisco

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Tue – Wed, Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 17:00; Thu, 10:00 – 17:00, 18:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 17:00

Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

The Exploratorium fills Pier 15 with more than 700 exhibits exploring science, art and human perception. Test concepts at hands-on stations, then take a closer look at the biology displays. Museum staff conduct live dissections. Daytime visits welcome families. After Dark events are restricted to adults aged 18 and older.

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Tue – Sun, 06:00 – 19:00

Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Pier 3 has deep roots in San Francisco's ferry history. It sits two piers north of the Ferry Building. Watch passing ships or pause with a snack overlooking the water. Views reach Coit Tower, Alcatraz and the Bay Bridge. Entry is free. Public hours run Tuesday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

Market St & Steuart St

After Pier 3, Embarcadero Plaza gives the route a broad waterfront pause at the foot of Market Street. The 3.6-acre square centers on Vaillancourt Fountain, with walking space, nearby trees and views past the Ferry Building to the Bay Bridge over the water. It stays open 24/7, while weekends bring larger crowds.

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Tue, Sun, 05:30 – 10:00; Wed – Thu, 06:00 – 10:00; Fri, 05:30 – 11:45; Sat, 05:00 – 11:45

444 Battery St

Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco stages touring headliners and local showcase series in a compact historic room at 444 Battery St. Since 1978, the layout keeps performers close to the audience and gives every seat a clear view. Guests climb stairs to enter. Entry is limited to guests aged 18 and older, with a strictly enforced two-drink minimum.