What is there to do in San Francisco in December?
Best Things to Do in December in San Francisco
- The Exploratorium. Embarcadero.
- A Christmas Carol. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.
- The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Photo courtesy of Union Square.
- Nutcracker.
- Anchor Steam Brewery.
- Ghirardelli Square.
- Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ghirardelli Square.
- Grace Cathedral.
What is there to do in San Francisco at Christmas?
Christmas in San Francisco: Things to Do to Celebrate the Holidays
- Union Square Festivities. Union Square dazzles at night during December.
- Ice Skating.
- Fairmont Gingerbread House.
- Let’s Glow SF.
- San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker.
- A Christmas Carol.
- High Tea for the Holidays.
- Joy at the San Francisco Zoo.
Is San Francisco warm in December?
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN DECEMBER December is one of the coldest months of the year in San Francisco. The average high temperature throughout December is about 66 F (19 C), which means that during the day, a sweatshirt or light jacket is all you need to stay warm.
Can you visit Alcatraz in December?
Alcatraz is open every day except Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s day.
Is San Francisco decorated for Christmas?
San Francisco Christmas lights are one of my favorite things about the holidays. You will find colorful displays all around town including Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, and City Hall. My list includes displays on public buildings as well as some of the most colorful lights on private residences.
Why should I avoid Fisherman’s Wharf?
Top 5 Reasons Fisherman’s Wharf Sucks: 1.) Crowds, crowds, crowds. Pushy, rude tourists overflow the wharf streets. If you want an intimate or unique experience — this is not the place to go.
What are the best Christmas shows in San Francisco?
This month, you will find plenty of fun Christmas shows, lighting ceremonies, and special cruises. Some of the most popular are A Christmas Carol at the Golden Gate Theater., a Cirque du Soleil performance (not in 2021), and the SF’s Ballet’s Nutcracker.
What to do for Christmas in San Francisco in 2021?
Some of the most popular are A Christmas Carol at the Golden Gate Theater., a Cirque du Soleil performance (not in 2021), and the SF’s Ballet’s Nutcracker. In addition, you will also find plenty of activities on Christmas Eve & Day, as well as for New Year’s Eve.
Where are San Francisco’s best holiday decorations?
Union Square is the center of many of San Francisco’s best holiday decorations and events. While most of the decorations are already up long before Thanksgiving, the season really gets underway with the Union Square Macy’s Great Tree Lighting that traditionally takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Is Christmas in San Francisco kid-friendly?
The weeks leading up to Christmas in San Francisco are always filled with kid-friendly special events and activities, so it is no surprise that many travelers choose to make their way to my hometown for the holidays.