Certainly one of the most beautiful cities in the world, San Francisco offers the student traveler many opportunities to perform, to learn, and to enjoy.

Fisherman’s Wharf – An enduring San Francisco experience, historic Fisherman’s wharf includes an array of hotels, restaurants, famous attractions, unique shops, spectacular surroundings and activities for every age and interest.

Alcatraz Island:   Once home to some of America’s most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that operated here from 1934 to 1963 still proves fascinating to the student and adult traveler alike.  Experience Alcatraz on the San Francisco Bay. Day and nighttime tours. www.alcatrazcruises.com

Angel Island: Angel Island, known as the “Ellis Island of the West,” processed immigrants arriving in California at the turn of the 20th Century. Detained for days, sometimes months or years, they anxiously awaited entrance into the country. Now a newly renovated museum, the United States Immigration Station on Angel Island offers visitors a chance to learn about this important time in U.S. history.

Pier 39:  From amazing vistas and world famous sea lions to the chowder bread bowls and popular shops, your visit to San Francisco starts at PIER 39. Explore two levels of dining, entertainment, shopping and attractions, all surrounded by first-class views of the city and the bay.   Perform at Pier 39!

Golden Gate Park: Golden Gate Park covers over 1,000 acres of San Francisco’s downtown and extends more than 50 city blocks. Home to the California Academy of Sciences, the Japanese Tea Gardens, the deYoung Museum, and the Conservatory of Flowers, the park includes garden and picnic areas, playgrounds, and cultural venues.  Definitely a “must-see” while sightseeing in the City.

Ghirardelli Square: The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company began chocolate making history in 1852. Visit the Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Manufactory, to view the original chocolate manufacturing equipment, indulge in Hot Fudge Sundaes, and sample a famous Squares Chocolate.

California’s Great America:  The perfect combination of world-class thrills, shows and family attractions, California’s Great America in Santa Clara boasts the most rides in Northern California plus Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts Gang in Planet Snoopy.  www.cagreatamerica.com  Perform at California’s Great America!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Recently named Best Seaside Amusement Park for the sixth year in a row, this nostalgic park features the world famous 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, dozens of oceanfront thrill rides, and year-round indoor games and arcades. Located about an hour and half south of San Francisco in the coastal town of Santa Cruz.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: Northern California’s only combined marine life, wildlife and wild rides theme park features three worlds in one kingdom, with exciting wildlife shows, interactive animal encounters and exhibits and daring and thrilling roller coasters. Located in Vallejo, check out the attractions at their website: www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom