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Red Door Escape Room
Concord · 2.7km from downtown
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island stands isolated in San Francisco Bay, facing Fisherman's Wharf across the water. To reach the island, visitors must take a ferry from nearby Pier 33. In 1775, Spanish explorers mapping the bay named it "Isla de los Alcatraces" (Island of the Pelicans) due to the abundance of seabirds. However, this small island later became world-famous for its "devilish" reputation: from 1850, it first served as a military fortress guarding the bay entrance, then became a military prison. From 1934 to 1963, it operated as a high-security federal penitentiary housing over a thousand inmates including Al Capone. No escape attempts were ever confirmed successful. The island served as a filming location for "The Rock," and its English name inspired "Azkaban" in Harry Potter. From 1969 to 1971, a 19-month Native American occupation made it an important landmark in the American civil rights movement. Now the entire island is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, where abandoned prison cells, old lighthouses, and weathered barracks still retain their original layout. The prison cells along the main corridor, "Broadway," are open to visitors, with permanent exhibitions recounting the island's past. Put on headphones, and the audio guide plays firsthand accounts from former guards and inmates. Between the cliffs and shrubs, seabirds like western gulls, cormorants, and black-crowned night herons nest and thrive. The blend of profound history and bay wildlife makes it one of San Francisco's most distinctive destinations.San Francisco · 38.4km from Concord
Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Toyota Pavilion at Concord is located in Concord, Contra Costa County, California, United States, and is one of the Bay Area's well-known outdoor performance venues. Initially famous for hosting the Concord Jazz Festival, the venue has developed over the years into an important site for concerts and large-scale entertainment events. The venue features an amphitheater design with a stage, seating area, and lawn viewing area, and can accommodate approx. 12,500 spectators. Equipped with modern sound and lighting facilities, it can accommodate various types of performances, including rock, pop, jazz, and country music, offering audiences an open and atmospheric live experience. With its long history of operation and diverse range of performances, Toyota Pavilion at Concord has become an important cultural venue in the Concord area. Visitors can enjoy music performances in an outdoor setting and experience the unique charm of live shows.Concord · 8.4km from downtown
Fisherman's Wharf
A landmark of San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf is a strip extending from Ghirardelli Square all the way to Pier 35 and close to popular destinations such as Chinatown and the Lombard Street. This is home to a wealth of shops and restaurants and lively street shows can be seen everywhere. Famous sites such as Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge can also be sighted in the distance. The Fisherman's Wharf is close to the bay, so do not miss out on the fresh and delicious seafood. At Pier 39, sea lions can also be seen lying idly on rafts for a bit of sunbathing, making a most adorable scene.San Francisco · 38.6km from Concord
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord is a water park in Concord that features a beautiful wave pool and a variety of water slides.Concord · 1.9km from downtown
Todos Santos Plaza
Concord · 427m from downtown
Heather Farm Park
Walnut Creek · 6.8km from Concord
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a large art museum in San Francisco, California. It is one of the well-known modern art museums in the world. Its halls are home to works by Andy Warhol, Paul Klee, Ansel Adams, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein and many other twentieth century artistic luminaries. The museum is a very popular tourist destination in the city, and is highly recommended for all art aficionados.San Francisco · 39km from Concord
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate Strait, opened to traffic in 1937 with a total length of approx. 2.7 km. It has long been regarded as a symbol of San Francisco. The Golden Gate Strait connects San Francisco Bay on one end and leads to the Pacific Ocean on the other, with the bridge spanning the strait and linking downtown San Francisco to the towns of the North Bay. The bridge's iconic international orange paint stands out strikingly. Despite San Francisco's frequent fog, even when sea mist rolls in, this vibrant orange remains clearly visible. Scenes like the intense battle between apes on the bridge in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and Magneto moving the entire bridge in "X-Men" have made it a familiar sight for movie fans. The location is crucial for both viewing and photographing the bridge. Fort Point on the southern side of the bridge is right beneath it, offering a chance to look up at the massive steel structure. Battery Spencer, a lookout on the western side of the northern shore, is a popular spot for capturing the bridge's full span, with the orange-red bridge, the sea, and the distant city skyline all in one frame—especially atmospheric when fog rolls in. The Vista Point observation deck near Sausalito is ideal for watching the traffic flow across the bridge. Generally, the northern shore provides expansive views and complete compositions, while the southern side offers lower angles better suited for close-up shots of the water and bridge sections. If time allows, consider renting a bike for cycling across the bridge—an experience unmatched by walking or driving, as you glide between the steel beams and ocean breeze.San Francisco · 43.2km from Concord
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Walnut Creek · 7.4km from Concord
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Z-Deng20 September 2026
5.0
Really enjoyed visiting Alcatraz Island! The ferry ride over had great views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. The self-guided cellhouse tour was very interesting, especially hearing the stories about the prison and its former inmates. The whole experience was well organized and definitely worth visiting if you’re in San Francisco. Highly recommended!
Alcatraz Island
YoYo_1I8Q7O5O1 April 2026
5.0
Fisherman's Wharf was bustling and a bit chaotic. Sea lions lay sprawled on wooden planks, howling, their fishy smell wafting from afar. Bowls of clam chowder were piping hot, served while street performers sipped. Crab stalls lined the streets, piles of red shells high; you'd crack open a claw and pop a crab into your mouth, your fingers smeared with butter. A rickshaw clanged past, tourists craning their necks to watch—nothing particularly special, just a lively, down-to-earth atmosphere.
Fisherman's Wharf
130***9527 April 2026
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It's definitely worth a visit; many of the artworks are quite impressive. There are so many museums in the US! This museum isn't far from Union Square; the service is also good, and the staff are very welcoming.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
yappeng7 January 2024
5.0
iconic landmark in San Francisco. there’s a beach nearby , a nice place to soak up some sun.
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