Exploring San Francisco on Rainy Days

San Francisco's rainy days provide the perfect backdrop for museum exploration. Discover the SFMOMA's impressive collection, or dive into science at the California Academy of Sciences, which houses an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum all under one living roof.

The Ferry Building Marketplace is an epicurean delight on rainy days. Sample artisanal foods, explore unique local shops, and marvel at the historic architecture. Don't miss the chance to taste some of the finest cheeses and chocolates the Bay Area offers.

Curl up with a good book in one of the city's independent bookstores. City Lights, an iconic bookstore and publisher, offers a cozy refuge. Immerse yourself in Beat generation history or find a new release to enjoy over a cup of coffee.

Visit the Maritime Museum to learn about San Francisco's nautical past, housed in a Streamline Moderne building. Alternatively, experience the Hyde Street Pier historic ships, where you can walk aboard vessels that have weathered many storms.

San Francisco has a vibrant theater scene. From Broadway shows at the Orpheum to cutting-edge performances at smaller venues, there's always something playing. A rainy day might be your chance to catch a matinee performance you wouldn't otherwise see.

Engage in hands-on activities like a workshop at Workshop SF where you can learn skills from screen printing to terrarium making. Alternatively, consider a cooking class to delve into San Francisco's diverse culinary scene, and bring home a new recipe as a souvenir.

Rain or shine, a cable car ride is quintessential to San Francisco. Grab a day pass and hop on and off at interesting stops. Enjoy the clanging bells and city views from the relative shelter of the historic trolley.