When you buy one Go San Francisco Card, you get free admission to the deYoung, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), the Legion of Honor, the Asian Art Museum, the Exploratorium and 16 other museums.

• You save time: you buy one pass, one time, without standing in line
• You save money: the Go Card is cheaper than multiple admission fees and the more museums and attractions you go to, the more you save
• You get more than just museums: the Go Can Francisco Card is good for admissions/discounts at over 20 other popular San Francisco and Bay Area attractions besides the museums.

Here are just a few of the Museums and Activities on the Go Card:

• The 'big 4' Museums of San Francisco The de Young, the Legion of Honor, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), and the Asian Art Museum are all included. Other big museums like the Oakland Museum of California are covered too.
• Specialty Museums Want to see The Beat Museum of North Beach or The Cartoon Museum in SOMA? They, and many other smaller museums are included.
• The Chinese Historical Society and other historical sites and ships are included.
• Exploratorium Hundreds of interactive exhibits at one of the most popular museums in San Francisco blur the lines between art and science. It's great for kids and there are other family friendly museums/activities as well.
• Cruises like the San Francisco Explorer Cruise The new SF Explorer Cruise of San Francisco Bay highlights the city’s unique natural history, architecture, and Native American culture through three exciting audio choices.
• Bay City Bike Rentals Rent bikes and bike through the Fishermans Wharf area, to the Exploratorium and then keep going across the Golden Gate Bridge and down the hill into Sausalito. This is a great ride on a sunny day and has only one steep uphill (to the bridge) and one steep downhill (into Sausalito). Note: the Go Card covers bike rental but does not cover the ferry ride back from Sausalito.
• San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum Escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty in the San Francisco Botanical Garden, including over 7,500 varieties of plants. Enjoy this or one of three other gardens.

Is The Go San Francisco Card right for You?

• Do you want to see several museums in one day or even more museums over a couple days?
• Do you want to see more than just museums?
• Do you want flexibility to go to more areas both in San Francisco and in the Bay Area?
• Do you want a lot of choices, not just the 'big 4' of the de Young, the Legion of Honor, the Asian Art Museum and SFMOMA?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then the Go San Francisco Card may be right for you.

What is a Go San Francisco Card?

It’s a credit card sized card that you carry which includes admission to the San Francisco area’s most popular attractions. You do not need to pre-purchase tickets, deal with the hassle of tear-out coupons, or carry cash. The Go Card is valid for 1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 days from day of first use, depending on the card. The Attractions come in several major groups::

• Museums: The Go Card covers admission to all the major, and many of the minor, museums: roughly 21 in all (there's a list of them on the right). The
  Go Card also covers 3 different botanical gardens, the Aquarium of the Bay and 2 historic ships. These are in San Francisco and surrounding towns; there is a Map of the attractions farther down this page.
• Tours: The Go Card includes a cable car ride, bike rental, two different guided walking tours, a bus tour of wine country, a bus tour of San Francisco, and discounts on self guided tours using the GoCar vehicle (there's more about the GoCar later on this page).
• Boat Cruises: it includes two different San Francisco Bay cruises and a whale watching cruise, which is out of Monterey.
• Family or Kid Friendly Spots: It includes two major amusement parks, three hands on science museum type of venues and a wax museum. These are in San Francisco and surrounding towns (see the map on this page).
• Wine Country: As mentioned under tours, the Go Card includes a wine country tour and also 9 different wine tasting and/or winery visits.

The Go San Francisco Card comes with extras:

• A guide book for the attractions. This is available as a free download from the Go Card site, whether you purchase the Go Card or not. This highlights the Go Card and the additional offers that come with the Go Card.
• There are a free appetizer / desert coupons for area restaurants.
• There are discount coupons for restaurants and stores.
• There are also discounts on other Gray Line Tours, including a Muir woods tour, and Segway Tours of San Francisco and Sausalito.

How Does The Go Card Work?

Using a Go San Francisco Card is simple and easy.

• Go to a participating attraction, restaurant, or shop.
• Present your Go San Francisco Card.
• You are granted general admission at the attraction (no cash changes hands) or get a discount automatically.
  

What Does the Go Card Cost?

The longer the duration of the card you buy, the lower your cost per day. This means that there are some smart ways to get more value for your Go Card dollar, especially if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area..

Here's what the cards cost and what they cost per day of activities:

• One Day Card: Adults $49.99, Children (12 and under) $34.99
• Two Day Card: Adults $74.99 ($37.50/day), Children $44.99 ($22.50/day)
• Three Day Card: Adults $99.99 ($33.33/day), Children $54.99 ($18.33/day)
• Five Day Card: Adults $134.99 ($27/day), Children $74.99 ($15/day)
• Seven Day Card: Adults $154.99 ($22.14/day), Children $94.99 ($13.57/day)

In this chart you can see that the cost per day of a 7 Day Go Card is less than half as much as the cost per day for a 1 day go card.

Getting the Most Out of Your Go Card

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, there are several things you can do to get more value for your Go Card. It is important to remember that only one person can use a Go Card at a time, but different people can use the same card on different days.

• Share a Go Card with friends. You use it one day and your friend uses it another, then you split the cost: both of you pay a lower daily rate than if you bought Go Cards separately. For instance, a seven day Go Card costs less than half as much as 7 one day cards.
• Are the kids on summer vacation? Take the kids out for a day or two during the week and then use the same card for a weekend getaway to Wine Country with your partner.
• Plan your trips so that you do many activities that are close together. The less time you spend getting from one activity to another, the more activities you can do. The more activities you do, the more money you save. You can see which activities are close to each other on my map (below) and on free, downloadable maps that come with your Go San Francisco Card. Pay close attention to this when you look at activities in wine county, Santa Cruz, or Monterey.
• Remember that the Go Card is valid for 1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 days from day of first use: make sure your calendar is clear for those days so you can maximize the time you spend using your Go Card.

Important: If you are going to share a card between a child and an adult, remember to buy the adult Go Card. Children can use Adult Go Cards but adults can not use children's Go Cards.

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More About the Museums Included With the Go Card

• de Young Museum View stunning architectural design that integrates the landscape of Golden Gate Park with a world-class collection of art.
• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) One of the world’s leading museums of modern and contemporary art, SFMOMA features paintings, sculptures, photographs, and multimedia works.
• Legion of Honor This stunning collection of ancient and European art has been a San Francisco landmark since 1924.
• Asian Art Museum One of the largest museums in the western world devoted to Asian art is home to over 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history.
• Exploratorium Hundreds of interactive exhibits at one of the most popular museums in San Francisco blur the lines between art and science.
• Yerba Buena Center for Arts The Center celebrates the area’s cultural diversity with an eclectic slate of exhibitions highlighting the merging of fine art and popular culture.
• Chabot Space Center and Planetarium The entire universe is yours to experience in the Chabot's planetarium and observatory, and through their exhibits and MegaDome Theater. (Planetarium show included)
• Zeum at Yerba Buena Gardens The Zeum celebrates the techie side of San Francisco with hands-on art and technology exhibits for the whole family.
• GLBT Museum The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Museum celebrates the history of these diverse groups, including archives, reading rooms, and special exhibits.
• Chinese Historical Society The museum of the Chinese Historical Society celebrates the artistic, literary and cultural contributions of Chinese Americans.
• Cartoon Art Museum Explore the fascinating and fun history of cartoon art at the only museum in the United States dedicated to cartoons in all their forms.
• Museum of Craft and Folk Art The MOCFA explores functional and contemporary art in wood, clay, glass, fiber, and metal transformed into clothing, furniture, jewelry, and vessels.
• Charles M. Schulz Museum Charles M. Schultz is surely one of America's most beloved artists, and all the charm of his creations is on display at this fantastic museum.
• Bay Area Discovery Museum This one of a kind, indoor/outdoor family museum is located at the foot of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
• Oakland Museum of California OCMA is one of the world’s finest regional museums and the only one devoted to the environment, history, and art of California.
• Napa Valley Museum Dedicated to the culture and environmental heritage of Napa Valley, the museum features the area’s only interactive wine exhibit.
• The Beat Museum Experience the literary and historical perspectives of the times and events that changed the course of America and the world.
• UC Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive One of the largest university museums in the U.S. and one of the finest film archives in the world.
• Carmel Mission Enjoy the 4 museums, the many vibrant gardens, and the historic Basilica–which is still an active church.
• The Contemporary Jewish Museum With exhibitions of art, music, film, and literature, the Contemporary Jewish Museum explores the Jewish spirit through creative expression.
• Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco’s Wax Museum houses one of the world’s greatest collections of incredibly realistic wax figures of your favorite stars, dignitaries, and villains.

Map of the Go San Francisco Card Attractions

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More Information About The Cruises Included With the Go Card

• Chris' Whale Watching in Monterey On this amazing whale watching tour you’ll get a once in a lifetime educational experience. During the summer months you’ll see humpback and Blue whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and in the winter months Gray whales.
• Golden Gate Bay Cruise® Experience all the beauty of San Francisco’s bay on a 60 minute scenic cruise which travels under the Golden Gate Bridge and features spectacular views of Sausalito, Angel Island, and Alcatraz.
• SF Explorer Cruise The new SF Explorer Cruise highlights San Francisco’s unique natural history, architecture, and Native American culture through three exciting audio choices.

More Information About San Francisco Tours: Walking and Biking.

• Bay City Bike Rentals Beginners and veteran cyclists alike enjoy the friendly service and sightseeing tips at Bay City Bike Rentals.
• Pacific Heights Walking Tour This two-hour tour includes examples and insights into San Francisco's diverse architecture as well as stories of earthquakes, fortunes, and fame.
• San Francisco Walking Tours San Francisco Architectural Heritage leads two-hour Saturday afternoon tours of historic San Francisco
• AT&T Park Tour Tour “baseball’s perfect address” with views of downtown and the Bay. This behind-the-scenes tour takes you to places only the players and coaches go. (Note: No tours are given on the dates of day home baseball games.)

More Information About San Francisco Tours: Motorized Tours

The Go Card has two options for taking a tour of San Francisco: a more conventional tour or a GoCar tour.

• The conventional tour is a one hour narrated tour aboard a replica of a motorized San Francisco Cable Car. It drives through San Francisco’s most scenic neighborhoods. You can hop off to explore on your own in Chinatown, Ferry Building or Union Square, and then hop on again when the next trolley comes by. This is the Gray Line Trolley Tour.
• The GoCar tour is done in little, three wheeled scooters that seat two and take you on a tour using GPS directions and audio information about the city. You get a half hour tour free if you have two people who both have Go Cards but you will probably want more time. You may think this is either great fun or something that makes you look like an idiot or maybe both. Watch the Video below if you're curious.

GoCar Note: Most people seem to really enjoy the GoCars but there are two things to watch out for.

• Check your GoCar and make sure the GPS is operational and set for the correct language. If you have problems, return the GoCar immediately and be very insistent that you need a fully functional car or you want all of your money back.
• Be careful about trying to take a GoCar up a steep hill, especially if you have two adults in it. The older GoCars in particular can have problems with hills and people have had to get out and push on some of San Francisco's steeper hills.

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