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TRENDINGAdmission for One Child or Adult to The Flyer—San Francisco (Up to 22% Off).
The Flyer combines motion seats, live-action, special effects, and computer-generated imagery to simulate a flight over San Francisco
At the entrance to Pier 39, above Hard Rock Cafe • 30.9 mi
22% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPONOne-Day Admission or Two-Day Resort Hopper Admission to LEGOLAND California Resort (Up to 31% Off)
LEGOLAND California Resort has over 60 rides and attractions. The resort is also home to SEA LIFE aquarium and LEGOLAND Water Park.
Carlsbad
14% discount_off
Single-Day Admission for One to Raging Waters San Jose Valid Any Day During 2019 Season (Up to 25% Off)
All-ages water park features family fun with a wave pool, tube and body slides, and special play area for children
Hidden Glen Evergreen • 23.0 mi
25% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPONAdmission for One Child or Adult to Aquarium of the Bay (Up to 24% Off)
The 20,000-animal aquarium features otters, jellyfish, starfish, rays, and leopard sharks that visitors can interact with in the touch pools
Northeast San Francisco • 31.0 mi
19% discount_off
TRENDINGOne Adult, Child, or Family Four Pack Admission at Oakland Zoo (Up to 40% Off)
Home to more than 750 animals and spanning 100 acres, the award-winning Oakland Zoo is managed by the Conservation Society of California.
Oakland Zoo • 16.2 mi
33% discount_off
TRENDINGAdmission for One or Four to LMNL by Onedome (Up to 39% Off)
LMNL by Onedome is an Interactive Museum for All Ages - Enjoy a labyrinth of 14 immersive rooms
South of Market • 30.5 mi
33% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPONGeneral Admission at California Academy of Sciences
Explore a four-story living rainforest, a planetarium with a 75-foot dome, a moving earthquake exhibit, a living roof, and much more
Golden Gate Park • 33.2 mi
$25.95
BEST OF GROUPONUp to 17% Off Whale Watching at Sea Goddess Whale Watching
From the merchant: Welcome aboard Sea Goddess, the premier whale watching vessel in the whale watching Capital of the World - Monterey.
Moss Landing
17% discount_off
Admission for One or Four to The Unreal Garden by Onedome (Up to 40% Off)
An immersive mixed-reality experience: Your energy and interaction bring art to life all around you
South of Market • 30.5 mi
36% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPONMansion Tour for One at Winchester Mystery House (Up to 31% Off). Two Options Available.
Eccentric Victorian mansion built by a tortured heiress in an effort to elude ghosts houses antique firearms, museums, and haunted tours
San Jose • 24.1 mi
31% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPONFour 30-Minute Indoor Swim Lessons at American Swim Academy (Up to 54% Off)
Learn to swim or polish swimming skills under the eye of professionals in an indoor pool
Multiple Locations • 4.1 mi
54% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPONComputer History Museum Visit for Two with Optional T-Shirts, or a Visit for Four or Six (Up to 51% Off)
History museum showcases the evolution of computing from ancient artifacts to contemporary mobile devices with interactive exhibits
Mountain View • 20.4 mi
51% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPONDestroy Session at Break Stuff (Up to 78% Off). Three Options Available.
Stress therapy demolition center enables customers to get rid of their anger by breaking different items
Central San Jose • 22.3 mi
78% discount_off
Adult, Youth, or Senior General Admission to the Exploratorium
Visitors can touch a tornado, disappear on Fog Bridge, and explore more than 650 exhibits
The Embarcadero • 30.2 mi
$29.95
BEST OF GROUPONSan Francisco Explorer Pass: Admission to 3 or 5 Things to Do including Exploratorium, Cruises, Tours, Aquarium & More
Admission to several San Francisco’s Things to Do, such as the Walt Disney Family Museum, cruises, kids activities, tours and Exploratorium
online_deal
9% discount_off
One-Year Family or Family Plus Membership to Aquarium of the Bay (Up to 27% Off)
The 20,000-animal aquarium features otters, jellyfish, starfish, rays, and leopard sharks that visitors can interact with in the touch pools
Northeast San Francisco • 31.0 mi
24% discount_off
Admission for Two or 3-Attraction Combo for One Adult or Child to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (Up to 20% Off)
10,000-square-foot emporium of oddness collects real-life wonders to provide strange delight for all ages
Northeast San Francisco • 31.2 mi
17% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPON$39 for a 3-4 Hour Whale-Watching Tour Through June 30 from Blue Ocean Whale Watch ($50 Value)
Trained naturalist leads trips that pass by killer whales, humpback whales, blue whales, and dolphins in their natural habitat
Moss Landing
22% discount_off
Three-Hour Whale-Watching Cruise for One, Two, or Four from Chris' Whale Watching Tours (Up to 28% Off)
Cruise participants get a chance to encounter some of Monterey Bay’s famous cetaceans, including bottlenose dolphins and gray whales
Old Monterey Business District
23% discount_off
Two or Four Adult Tickets or One-Year Family Membership to Oakland Aviation Museum (60% Off)
Located on historic North Field, the museum features an array of aircraft, flight simulators, and the flying boat from Indiana Jones
Central East Oakland • 19.1 mi
60% discount_off
60-Minute Passes for Two, Four, or Six at Rockin' Jump - Fremont (Up to 32% Off)
Thousands of square feet of trampolines for kids and adults to bounce, play dodge ball or basketball, and dive into a foam pit
28 Palms • 11.3 mi
31% discount_off
Ocean Safari Trip for One, Two, or Four from Sea Spirit Ocean Safari (Up to 28% Off)
Guests explore, encounter, and discover all Monterey Bay has to offer, from whales and otters to Great White sharks and Sooty shearwaters.
Sea Spirit Ocean Safari • 48.8 mi
27% discount_off
BEST OF GROUPONTwo, Four, or Six 60-Minute Jump Passes at Rockin' Jump - Gilroy (Up to 45% Off)
An arena made of stretchy trampolines with a climbing tower, dodgeball, stunt bag and other features that dare visitors to defy gravity
Gilroy • 47.0 mi
41% discount_off
Visit for Two, Four, or Six to Bay Area Discovery Museum
Designed to cater to kids up to age 10 and their guardians, guests enjoy interactive exhibits and hands-on daily programs with museum staff
Sausalito • 35.0 mi
6% discount_off
1-Day Pass for Adult or Child at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
1,800-acre safari park lets visitors get close and personal with wild animals, including elephants, lions, and rare Sumatran tigers
Northeastern San Diego
$46
Teen/Adult Parkour Classes or Adult Ninja Warrior Classes at Apex Movement NorCal (Up to 81% Off).
Kids and adults learn how to fluidly move over, under, and around all manner of obstacle in a fully padded parkour and ninja warrior gym
Apex Movement • 21.6 mi
69% discount_off
General Admission or Family Membership at the National Steinbeck Center (Up to 50% Off). Three Options.
Personal artifacts, exhibits, and programs honor the legacy of the author of “East of Eden,” “The Grapes of Wrath,” and “Of Mice and Men”
Steinbeck Center
48% discount_off
Single Adult Admission to the Pacific Pinball Musuem (30% Off). Two Options Available.
Pacific Pinball Museum aims to teach science, art and history through pinball, and promote this important part of American culture
West End • 23.3 mi
30% discount_off
Military Aviation Museum Visit for Two or Four at Moffett Field Historical Society (Up to 50% Off)
Peruse 13 exhibits that chronicle history of flight with artifacts such as a full P-3 cockpit and equipment from NASA aviation flight tests
Mountain View • 19.9 mi
38% discount_off
Two or Five Drop-In Indoor Play Sessions at The Rec Room (Up to 30% Off)
Play spaces include a dress-up area, art supplies, magnetic wall games, and an area specifically for little ones younger than 18 months
The Rec Room • 25.3 mi
25% discount_off
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