Fun things to do on Thursday night in San Francisco (US)
Best and most fun things to do in San Francisco on Thursday night: Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.
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Exploratorium (Museum)
Pier 15 Embarcadero atExploratorium is most popular around 8 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
The Exploratorium is more than a museum—it’s a gateway to exploring science, art, and human perception with every visit.
Let your curiosity roam through hundreds of exhibits, many focused on noticing and observation, in six spacious indoor and outdoor galleries. You’ll find thoughtful safety protocols, our one-of-a-kind store, dining, and more at our beautiful San Francisco bayside location.
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In-N-Out Burger (Burger restaurant)
260 Washington StIn-N-Out Burger is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
From the first bite of your burger to your last french fry, quality is the most important ingredient at In-N-Out Burger. Since opening in 1948, we've been doing fresh the old-fashioned way. Our burgers are grilled to order made with juicy 100% beef patties and freshly baked buns. We only use crisp, fresh produce, our fries are hand-cut from whole potatoes, and our shakes are made from real ice cream.
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Pinecrest Diner (Breakfast restaurant)
401 Geary StPinecrest Diner is most popular around 11 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Reopening Saturday 8/1/20!! Call us for takeout at 415-885-6407 or find us on DoorDash and Uber Eats!
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Smuggler's Cove (Bar)
650 Gough StSmuggler's Cove is most popular around 11 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Award-winning rum and tiki bar featuring the largest rum selection in the United States
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North India (Indian restaurant)
123 2nd StNorth India is most popular around 7 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.
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Golden Gate Tap Room (Beer)
449 Powell StGolden Gate Tap Room is most popular around 10 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.
The Golden Gate Tap Room is now open, SF’s new Barbary Coast modern playground.
Serving over 100 beers, the Golden Gate Tap Room features game hall classics like shuffleboard, SkeeBall, Foosball, arcade games, and pool tables. And for the modern sports fan we have over 30 screens showing favorite live sporting events.
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