Nightlife things to do in San Francisco

We rank 247 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 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $23 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
247
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$23

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 & History92$964h4.9/5 (1,448)
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour90$822h4.9/5 (2,507)
Napa and Sonoma Premium Small Group Wine Tour from San Francisco90$1488h4.9/5 (602)
The Escape Game San Francisco: Epic 60-Minute Adventures Downtown89$461.3h5/5 (434)
San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour87$291.5h5/5 (193)
San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour84$592h4.8/5 (797)
San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise83$881.6h4.8/5 (1,431)
Private Walking Tour of San Francisco81$492.5h4.9/5 (151)
San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour81$1294.5h5/5 (113)
San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise80$481.5h4.7/5 (699)

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 92 out of 100 from 1,448 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 247 nightlife experiences in San Francisco in total.
How much do nightlife activities in San Francisco cost?
Expect around $159 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is SKIP THE LINE: Exploratorium After Dark Thursdays (18+) Admission from $23, 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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