San Francisco Stopover

When you have travelled so far, to enjoy the world’s best ski conditions, it’s a shame to jump on the plane and come straight home. A stopover in one of America’s great cities will provide a wealth of enjoyment and learning opportunities and represent excellent value for money.

Whether just for a day, a day and night, or a longer stay there is no end to the choice of attractions and sights to see.
On the East Coast your group can go to the Top of the Rock in New York or pick up souvenirs at Quincy Market in Boston. West Coast groups get to marvel at the geography in and around San Francisco and to explore the
famous Fisherman’s Wharf.

San Francisco

SkiBound groups can never resist a stopover in San Francisco; with so much to see and do one night never seems enough. This is why many groups return year after year to get another fill of San Francisco and then onwards to their favourite ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Don’t forget to take your camera as the city’s steepness makes for some wonderfully panoramic viewpoints. There will also be some free time for your group to spend exploring this Pacific Coast city.

Activities

California Academy of Science
Now open in Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Science is a destination unlike any other place on the planet. Earth, oceans, universe - you can explore it all under one living roof in this bold reinvention of aquarium,
planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum

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California Academy of Science website

3 minute video link of the California Academy

Journey through the rainforest exhibition at the California Academy

Teachers – Inspiring the next generation of Scientists

Research at the California Academy of Sciences

Fishermans Wharf and Pier 39
Together there is an abundance of souvenirs and eateries; it is great for groups as your stop over hotel is also here. Don’t forget to visit the sea lions.

Alcatraz
Board the boat from Pier 33 to “The Rock” and take the walking cellhouse audio tour and become immersed in the history of the inmates housed at Alcatraz, a must for all groups, just don’t leave anyone in solitary confinement!

Union Square
This is the end of the line for the cable car, why not ride it all the way from the Wharf. Oh yes and there are some shops in the area.

Golden Gate Bridge
Drive, cycle, walk or run it! The Golden Gate Bridge is the symbol of San Francisco. The bridge can be accessed on your way back into the city from the Sierras or do a cycle tour to it!

Open-Top bus tour
Take a tour on an open-top bus round San Francisco with the ability for groups to hop on and off, a great opportunity to learn about the city and get transportation included.

Radisson Hotel, ❄ ❄ ❄

Fisherman’s Wharf
The Radisson Hotel is perfectly positioned overlooking San Francisco Bay. With its stunning views across the water to the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, this has proved to be a very popular hotel for SkiBound groups. With its close proximity to Pier 39, where there are shops, restaurants, bars and of course the colony of sea lions, there is plenty to see and do! Access to downtown San Francisco, where you will find areas like Union Square and Chinatown, is also easy as the main cable car turn-around is just down the road. In the hotel, all rooms have private facilities with
complimentary wireless internet connection. Rooming is based on 4 students sharing 2 double beds.