 |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
Best Fireworks Displays: Fourth of July |
| |
Where should you go see the best fireworks displays in the San Francisco Bay Area? Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's premier spot to celebrate America's Independence Day holiday. Visitors can typically enjoy free, fabulous entertainment throughout the Wharf, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display over San Francisco Bay.
CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO INDEPENDENCE DAY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
July 4
Aquatic Park
At Jefferson and Hyde Streets
Enjoy FREE music at Aquatic Park beginning at 4:00pm to 9:15pm. The highlight of the day will be the City of San Francisco Fireworks display viewed from Aquatic Park and PIER 39 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The fireworks show will be produced by Pyro Spectaculars by Souza.
ATTRACTIONS
Aquarium of the Bay
www.aquariumofthebay.org
415-623-5300 or 888-SEA-DIVE
On July 4th the Aquarium will be open until 11:00 p.m. Stop by after the fireworks so you can avoid the crowds departing the wharf and experience the thousands of animals at the aquarium including the nocturnal Giant Pacific Octopus and Chinchillas!
BAY CRUISES
Adventure Cat Fireworks Cruise
www.adventurecat.com
415-777-1630
PIER 39
8:00 pm
Experience the best in San Francisco by sailing on the beautiful San Francisco Bay with Adventure Cat Sailing Charters. Adventure Cat's Fourth of July Cruise is the perfect way to see the City of San Francisco's Fireworks Show. Cruise includes hors d'oeurves and two drinks per person.
Blue & Gold Fleet
www.blueandgoldfleet.com
415.705.8200
PIER 39 & Pier 41
Come watch San Francisco's fireworks display from the best seats on the Bay, onboard a Blue & Gold Fleet Cruise! Boat departs at 8:00 pm. Non-Alcoholic Cruise departs from PIER 39 at 8:15pm. Boarding will begin approximately 30 minutes prior to departure. No outside non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages allowed. Snacks and drinks can be purchased onboard for an additional fee.
4th of July Cruise
Sets sail at 8:00pm from Pier 41
Sets sail at 8:15pm from Pier 41
Sets sail at 8:30pm from Pier 41
Sets sail at 8:45pm from Pier 41
Non-Alcoholic Cruise - available
Sets sail at 8:15pm from PIER 39
Red and White Fleet
www.redandwhite.com
415-673-2900
Pier 43 1/2 at the intersection of Taylor and Embarcadero Street
Come aboard the Red and White Fleet to celebrate Independence Day with spectacular fireworks displays over San Francisco Bay! Enjoy a brief sail along San Francisco's stunning evening skyline, before we stop to view the fireworks show from amidst the bay. While onboard, share a complimentary beverage with friends or family and watch the city lights glimmer in the distance. Additional snacks and beverages will be available on-board for purchase.
SAILING TIMES: There will be four sailings, so please be sure you and your group book the same boat. All vessels and cruise times offer a similar experience.
Boat 1 and Boat 2: Departs Pier 43 ½ Fisherman's Wharf at 7:45 pm on July 4, 2011.
Boat 3 and 4: Departs Pier 43 ½ Fisherman's Wharf at 8:15 pm on July 4, 2011.
San Francisco Whale Tours Cruise
www.zerve.com/SFWhaleTours/Firework
PIER 39, Dock B
8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day with a fantastic view of the Fireworks Show on San Francisco Bay! Experience San Francisco's big bang aboard San Francisco Whale Tours' comfortable vessel, the Kitty Kat. The Kitty Kat is a 65' Catamaran that features a heated cabin and spacious deck!
Boarding begins at 8 pm, and the boat will return back to the dock approximately 20 minutes after the show. No food or drinks will be provided on board, so please bring you own. Enjoy great music by DJ Whale Cakes. Tickets are subject to availability.
SHOPPING CENTERS
Ghirardelli Square
www.ghirardellisq.com
415-775-5500
Celebrate July at Ghirardelli Square –check our website for the monthly music calendar. The musicians will be playing for your enjoyment all month at Ghirardelli Square. Starting with the 4th of July, we kick off with face painter – Sunny Moon, balloon artist - Twistyman and music featuring a jazz/blues duo.
Two for the Road, a country western pair – The Delta Drifters and finishing with 80's/90's party music from Second Cut. The famous Ghirardelli Chocolate ice cream cart will be set up on the plaza for your enjoyment.
PG & E's one-of-a-kind experience is empowering California residents to take control of their energy savings using SmartMeter™ technology. Through a variety of fun interactions, each person who attends the event will have the chance to learn helpful energy saving tips, play games, and leave with a premium item. 10am – 8pm on the Square.
Then sit back and enjoy the fireworks from your favorite spot.
Event Times:
| Noon to 2 pm |
Two 4 the Road |
Jazz/Blues Duo |
Fountain Plaza |
|
| 2 pm to 4 pm |
Delta Drifters |
Country Guitar & Violin |
West Plaza |
|
| 4 pm to 8 pm |
Second Cut |
70’s 80’s 90’s Party Music |
Fountain Plaza |
FOR THE CHILDREN
| 1 to 4 pm |
Magical Face Painter – Sunny Moon |
Central Plaza |
|
| 4 to 7 pm |
Famed Balloon Artist - Twistyman |
Throughout the Square |
|
| 10pm– 8pm |
PG & E Smart Meter Information & Challenge |
|
Ghirardelli Chocolate Ice Cream Cart on the Square all afternoon!!!!
Shops and Wineries open until 9pm Monday through Saturday
Restaurants have varied hours
PIER 39
www.pier39.com
415-705-5500 or 415-981-PIER
Monday, July 4, 2011
12:00 pm to 9:30 pm
PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with fun and excitement for the whole family. From Noon - 1pm, enjoy the cool sounds of Ruby Summer, A Beach Pop Band. From 2 - 4:30pm, rock out with Club 90 with hits from the 90's. Then, dance the night away from 6 - 9:30pm with Tainted Love playing all your favorites from the 80's. When the sun goes down around 9:30pm, stick around for The City of San Francisco's spectacular fireworks display over the Bay!
PIER 39's Fourth of July Celebration is proudly sponsored by Coca-Cola, Crystal Geyser ALPINE SPRING WATER, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, The San Francisco Examiner, Telemundo and Verizon Wireless.
Events are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
TRANSPORTATION
We strongly recommend that you take advantage of the extended public transportation services to enjoy Fisherman's Wharf and The City of San Francisco's fireworks display over the Bay. After the fireworks show, please expect delays leaving the Fisherman's Wharf area.
Public Transportation-Call 311 for up-to-the- minute information
SFMTA
(415) 673-6864 (6 am- 8-pm)
For complete details and service updates and changes, please visit http://www.sfmta.com/cms/malerts/FourthofJuly.htm
Caltrain
www.caltrain.com or call
1.800.660.4287 (TTY only 650.508.6448)
On Monday, July 4, Caltrain will operate a regular Sunday schedule, with extra southbound service after Independence Day fireworks.
Following the fireworks in San Francisco, the first special train will depart from the San Francisco station at 11:15 p.m., or when full, and express to San Carlos, and then make all local weekend stops to the San Jose Diridon station. Two other special trains will leave at 11:30 p.m. and 12:01 a.m., respectively, and make all local weekend stops to San Jose
Diridon. The last regularly scheduled train will depart at 9:15 p.m. and make all local weekend stops to San Jose Diridon.
One-way tickets or Day passes can be purchased at the ticket vending machines at the stations before boarding. Customers using their Clipper® card must remember to tag on before boarding and tag off at San Francisco. Caltrain is a Proof-of-Payment system; customers without tickets are subject to citation.
For your convenience, discounted train tickets are available by advance purchase for groups of 25 or more. Save 15 percent over single-ride tickets. For information about placing a group ticket order, visit www.caltrain.com/grouptravel.
Caltrain would like to remind customers that open alcoholic beverages are prohibited on trains departing San Francisco beginning at 9 p.m. on special event evenings.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
(415) 989-2278 (4:30am –11:00pm)
Any changes to service will be posted at: http://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2011.aspx |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|