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Things change. Prices, hours and booking windows in this guide were read on 2026-10-10. Where an official page would not open, we say so and name the page to check. Treat every "(We could not confirm this on the official site when we checked — confirm it there before you book.).

Cable car: $9.00 per ride (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Museums we could price: SFMOMA $30 adult, 18 and younger free (checked Oct 10, 2026); Exploratorium $39.95 adult (checked Oct 10, 2026); California Academy of Sciences $49.00 adult, $55.00 during peak periods (checked Oct 10, 2026).
Free: bridge walk, Ferry Building, Lands End, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Mission murals (as above).
Points core: one hotel stay, three nights, chosen from the chains whose own maps show a hotel in your preferred area.
Biggest unknowns: Alcatraz price and release window, BART airport fare, Muir Woods fees.