Millbrae/San Francisco, California Things to Do - Top Bay Area Attractions All Around!
There is never a dull moment when you're staying with us at our Millbrae, California hotel. Top neighborhood attractions include Sawyer Camp Trail and Broadway by the Bay. In nearby San Francisco, you'll have your choice of such fun things to do as Ghirardelli Square and Alcatraz Island.
Millbrae Community Center.
Activities for all ages abound at the Millbrae Community Center. Enjoy everything from arts and crafts and martial arts to music and dance and field trips. Plus, there are many group events, including barbecues and wine festivals. For more information, visit www.ci.millbrae.ca.us
San Francisco International Airport Aviation Museum.
Located in the International Terminal of San Francisco International Airport, the Aviation Museum pays tribute to commercial aviation and the airport's role as the "gateway to the Pacific." The 11,500-square-foot facility features more than 3,000 photographs and documents along with over 5,400 artifacts. For more information, visit www.sfoarts.org/about/alm.html
Sawyer Camp Trail.
A 6-mile paved trail, Sawyer Camp Trail runs from the shores of Crystal Springs Reservoir to San Andreas Lake. This well-traveled recreation path is popular with roller bladers, bicyclists, joggers, and speed walkers. For more information, visit www.bahiker.com/southbayhikes/sawyercamp.html
Broadway By The Bay.
Each year, three or four Broadway musicals are produced by Broadway By The Bay in Burlingame, California, beginning in May and ending in October. Most of the shows are staples of the Great White Way, such as "Annie" and "La Cage Aux Folles." Shows, which are staged at the 1600-seat San Mateo Performing Arts Center, generally run for nine performances. For more information, visit www.broadwaybythebay.org
Century at Tanforan Movie Theater.
All of Hollywood's latest and greatest films can be seen at the Century at Tanforan Movie Theater in San Bruno, California. There are 12 screens so you're sure to see something you like. For movies and showtiems call 650-588-6052 or visit www.cinemark.com
Ghirardelli Square.
Chocolate lovers will not want to miss Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco where the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company's main store resides. Dig into premium chocolates, hot fudge sundaes, and other delectable treats. Ghirardelli Square also features unique galleries and unusual shops. For more information, visit www.ghirardellisq.com/ghirardellisq
Pier 39.
If it's non-stop activity you're looking for, you'll find it at San Francisco's Pier 39. See the sea lions sunbathing and be entertained by the spectacular street performers. Plus, there's shopping galore at more than 100 stores as well as fine food at a bevy of restaurants. For more information, visit http://www.pier39.com/.
Union Square.
Shoppers, foodies, and entertainment seekers will be drawn to Union Square in San Francisco. Malls, boutique shops, theaters, world-class restaurants, and art galleries reign supreme. Don't forget to take a cable ride up and down some of the steepest hills you'll ever encounter. Of course, the amazing views are worth it. For more information, visit www.unionsquareshop.com/.
Alcatraz.
Take a ferry from Fisherman's Wharf to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, the former federal prison where mobster Al Capone once hung his hat. A guided tour provides a boatload of historic information. One of the highlights of the island is the oldest working lighthouse on the West Coast. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/alcatraz.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
The West Coast's first museum devoted just to 20th-century art, SFMOMA is a repository of world-class contemporary exhibits. Art forms range from painting, sculpture and photography to architecture, design, and media arts. For more information, visit www.sfmoma.org
