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Alcatraz Night Tour
Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing, the Embarcadero
Alcatraz City Cruises is the only authorized ferry to the island, leaving from Pier 33. The Night Tour visits after day visitors have left, with evening programs and the cellhouse audio tour narrated by former inmates and guards.
Bucket listEveningOutdoorsClient outingWalking
Fits
Group bookings by special arrangement; Parks Conservancy custom tours take 10 to 30
Cost
$under 30 per person (est.)
Tip
Group spots on the Night Tour are limited, so set up the group booking through Alcatraz City Cruises as early as possible.
Pier 40, South Beach Harbor · about 15 min walk from Moscone Center
A sailing school and charter company based at South Beach Harbor since 1986, next to Oracle Park. Skippered charters take colleagues out on the Bay, and regattas pit boats against each other.
OutdoorsViewsHands-onCompetitiveCollaborativeHalf day
Fits
Skippered charters for 2 to 20 on 30- to 50-foot yachts; Wylie 65 up to 35 on 3-hour-plus charters; Golden Gate sails 6 to 20
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Skippered rates include captain, boat and fuel; book ahead, since walk-in charters are not available.
690 Folsom St, SoMa · about 3 min walk from Moscone Center
A ping pong social club with 18 tables, bars and a kitchen, across the street from Moscone. Private rooms take groups from a small gathering to a full party.
CompetitiveDrinksEveningEasy walkLow effortBig groups
Fits
Table reservations up to 10; party packages for 4 to 20; private events from about 20 people up
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 3 min from the convention centre
Tip
For a weekday event during a big Moscone show, book 6 to 8 weeks ahead and ask about the minimum spend.
430 Mason St, Union Square · about 12 min walk from Moscone Center
A private three-lane bowling lounge in the basement of the August Hall music venue, with a cocktail bar, Skee-Ball and a full kitchen. It is booked only for private events.
CompetitiveDrinksEveningDinner includedUnique roomBig groups
Fits
Private events from about 30 to 250 guests, standing
Cost
$60–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
It is not open to the public, so book it as a private event; it can pair with the upstairs concert hall.