Take your fitness outside this spring. Starting out from South Beach Harbor Marina at Pier 40 this tour will go for a casual and comfortable, yet moderately intense, waterbike ride for 1 to 3 miles. Learn Posture, proper waterbiking techniques, and a bit about the San Francisco Bay.

Where: 899 2nd Street South Beach Harbor Marina, Gate 04, G Dock, San Francisco, CA 94107

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For an evening you won’t forget, take a catamaran sail with Adventure Cat! Guests can enjoy the exhilaration of fresh Pacific air on their deck, with the protection and outstanding views from the covered cabin. You’ll sail by Alcatraz Island, directly underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and head back admiring the city’s famed skyline. 

Where: Depart from Pier 39, Gate J next to the sea lions.

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In spring, Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park is full and ready to be explored. The Stow Lake Boathouse rents out a fleet of different vehicles, including rowboats, electric boats, and pedal boats that seat anywhere from one to four boaters. Head out onto the expansive lake to pass gorgeous bridges, feathered residents and turtles galore (PSA: it’s baby goose and duck season!).

Where: Stow Lake Boathouse at 50 Stow Lake Dr E, San Francisco, CA 94118

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The most talked about pop up bar is finally coming to the Bay Area! Brick Bar will consist of over 1 million blocks, transported and assembled into the ultimate nostalgia trip. There will be sculptures made completely from building blocks and an abundance of blocks for people to build their own creations, along with a local DJ spinning tunes all day. (Bonus: lots of prizes to be awarded for the best builders! 🏆)

Tickets are limited, and will only run for three nights, so get them while you can!

Where: The Mint, 88 5th St

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The Japanese Tea Garden is one of the most popular year-round attractions in San Francisco, featuring an arched drum bridge, pagodas, stone lanterns, native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds and a zen garden. And best of all, the cherry blossom trees bloom throughout the garden in March and April.

Where: 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive

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Nothing like driving with the top down—and that’s more achievable to get to than you might think! With GoCar San Francisco, you can sightsee all through town with your very own audio guide in their signature GoCars.

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The traveling Bay Area gourmet food truck extravaganza Off the Grid is re-starting its Fort Mason weekly pop ups April 1! Every Friday night, enjoy crTeative bites, firepits and underground musicians each Friday night. New for the 2022 lineup includes California Kahve, Chick N’ Bros, Media Noche (Casual Cuban food), and so much more.

Where: 2 Marina Boulevard, Fort Mason Center

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Cherry Blossoms go hand and hand with the arrival of spring—and also symbolize the fleeting nature of life, blooming for about only two weeks per year. Experience a city wide celebration in Japantown at the NoCal Cherry Blossom Festival, the largest celebration of Asian tradition in the West Coast.

Where: 1759 Sutter St 

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Spring calls for tea parties—and why not make it an immersive cocktail topsy-turvy tea party? Come along for the 90 minute magical reality experience, where you’ll create two bespoke wonderland cocktails, solve riddles, devour “Eat Me” cake—and much more.

Where: 1123 Folsom St, San Francisco, 94103

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Eager to soak up all the greenery and botany spring has to offer? Escape to this unique oasis in the heart of San Francisco, showcasing 8,000 different flora and fauna from around the world. Whether you want to stroll the grounds and see the in-season Magnolias, or try Tai Chi or painting in the garden—there’s something for everyone.

Where: 1199 9th Ave

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Carnaval SF celebrates and advocates for the diverse Latin American, Caribbean and African roots of the Mission District (and entire Bay Area). Now in its fourth decade of celebration, Carnaval is putting on a free 2–day family festival and Grand Parade to showcase the best Latin American and Caribbean cultural arts and traditions. The festival includes five main stages, 50 local performing artists, and 400 vendors—plus international food, dancing, sampling sites.

Where: Harrison St & 16th St

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The Pier 39 sea lions may be super adorable—but there is something just...bombastic about elephant seals. Starting April 1, northern elephant seals will bask on the beach to shed their outer layer of skin and fur. During this time, the Wildlife Viewing Area is open and reachable by self-guided hiking! The trail is an easygoing path around 3 to 4 miles long.

Where: Año Nuevo State Park at 1 New Years Creek Rd Pescadero, CA 94060

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Whether you’re a SF Giants or Oakland A’s fan (or even if you just enjoy outdoor arenas with hotdogs and brews)—March is the start for the MLB season! Head to your arena of choice and root root for the home team.

Where: SF Giants at  Oracle Park: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107

A’s at RingCentral Coliseum: 7000 Coliseum Way

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Celebrate the beginning of the SF Bay sailing season with the premier sailing event of the year! Dating back to 1917, this aquatic parade sails from the shadows of the Golden Gate Bridge to just past Pier 39—and any vessels can take part as long as they register beforehand! Judges are on hand to dish out prizes for the décor and imagination of the colorful vessels.

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An entire international show dedicated to sampling the world’s best tasting chocolates? Along with demonstrations, intriguing new products, and chef and author talks? We’ll be eating your way through the day. 

Where: SF County Fair Building, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Sample dozens of international and domestic beers, while discovering tons of new breweries and some of SF’s best food trucks—all at this annual brew festival! In addition to food and drinks, attendees can enjoy live music and several big screens broadcasting live sporting events.

Where: Pier 35, 1454 The Embarcadero

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Alcatraz Island—once a military, maximum security prison island—is today open for chilling yet engrossing and illuminating tours. Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. With the weather a little less frosty, it’s a great time to take a boat to explore Alcatraz's complex history and natural beauty.

Where: Alcatraz Island San Francisco Bay, CA 94133

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