Nightlife things to do in San Francisco

We rank 235 nightlife and evening things to do in San Francisco, United States. The highest scoring is Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
235
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$10

Nightlife in San Francisco compared

Top 10 nightlife and evening things to do in San Francisco by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History91$664h4.9/5 (1,379)
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour89$822h4.9/5 (2,397)
Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco86$1488h4.9/5 (484)
The Escape Game San Francisco: Epic 60-Minute Adventures Downtown85$461.3h5/5 (416)
San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour84$291.5h5/5 (190)
San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour83$592h4.8/5 (794)
San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise82$881.6h4.8/5 (1,411)
San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour81$394.5h5/5 (110)
Private Walking Tour of San Francisco80$492.5h4.9/5 (151)
San Francisco: Chinatown & Litte Italy Food Tour with 5 Dishes80$753h4.9/5 (173)

Every nightlife experience we rank in San Francisco

Nightlife in San Francisco: common questions

What are the best nightlife things to do in San Francisco?
Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100 from 1,379 traveler reviews. Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour, Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco, The Escape Game San Francisco: Epic 60-Minute Adventures Downtown follow close behind. We rank 235 nightlife experiences in San Francisco in total.
How much do nightlife activities in San Francisco cost?
Expect around $122 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is San Francisco's Embarcadero: An Audio Tour on Climate Change from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book nightlife activities in San Francisco for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked nightlife experiences we track in San Francisco currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank nightlife experiences in San Francisco?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable nightlife options in San Francisco, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks.

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