Top San Francisco Classes & Workshops

Learn to surf in Pacifica, a picturesque town on the California coast just south of San Francisco. Your expert instructor covers all basics so that you can begin to catch some waves. Learn how to read the ocean, paddle out, pop up, balance and ride the waves, along with the etiquette of the surf world. Start practicing on the beach and in shallow waters before heading further out, with the assistance of your instructor available throughout your 3-hour lesson. Choose a morning or mid-day lesson that suits your schedule, with all necessary equipment provided.

Learn the basics of surfing with a beginner lesson that takes place at picturesque Stinson Beach. Your instructor provides a 2-hour lesson that covers fundamentals such as water safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, stand-up and riding techniques, and surfing etiquette. Stinson Beach is located within a 1-hour drive of San Francisco and other Bay Area cities, making it convenient for both locals and visitors.

Learn the secrets of perfect homemade pizza with this cooking class in San Francisco’s historic Haight Ashbury neighborhood. Step inside a local home and try your hand at tossing dough and mixing up toppings alongside your guide, optionally sipping on a drink during the BYOB class. After cooking, sit down and enjoy your pizza accompanied by two side dishes.

Learn how to make your very own chocolate candies! Have fun making a range of candies from a gigantic peanut butter cup to classic bear paws.peanut butter cups, turtles, and more - Learn how to make and dip your own candies like a pro - This experience is hosted in a local candy shop in North Beach - Take chocolate candies share with your friends and family (or hide all for yourself!).

Ever wonder about ways to roast your own coffee at home? What special equipment is required and what does it cost? Let Dan and Donna of Punto Fino Coffee take the mystery out and teach you all you need to know in their awesome outdoor class in Fairfax, CA. Through our Roast Your Own Coffee workshop you can learn all the tricks of the trade and begin your own coffee roasting journey or just have some fun and take home some coffee beans you roasted for yourself.

Discover San Francisco on your own schedule with a 1-day electric bike rental. Hop on a regular bike or an electric bike, for an easier ride, and pedal past all of the sites on the top of your list. Visit the crooked path of Lombard Street, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Golden Gate Bridge and more. This self-guided trip gives you the opportunity to create your own itinerary as you explore the beloved City by the Bay.

Fall in love with all that San Francisco has to offer as you bike around and explore the area at your own pace. Pick up your bike at a convenient location, right on Ghirardelli Square and spend time discovering all that this city has to offer. Choose an all day bike rental option that comes with helmets, baskets, locks and maps. Bike rentals regularly selling out weeks in advance during the peak season, so book ahead of time to avoid disappointment!

Explore stunning San Francisco by bike with pre-booked bicycle rentals. Choose from two-hour, half-day, and full-day options, and pick up your bicycle right in the center of the city. Maps are included, plus a basket, helmet, and bike lock, leaving you free to get down and explore.

Hop on a ‘70s-era VW bus and get to know the hippie past and hipster vibe that make up San Francisco today. Starting and ending at Fisherman’s Wharf, this 2-hour sightseeing tour takes you around the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Castro, the Mission, downtown and more. See the homes of The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, while listening to ‘60s classics. So settle into a neon-blue seat and dig your shoes into groovy shag carpet. Each bus accommodates up to just six people.

Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way with this "painted ladies" tour by vintage Volkswagen bus decorated with long gorgeous eyelashes so you can't miss your tour vehicle. You'll pass by neighborhoods like Chinatown, Union Square, Pacific Heights, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Marina, and Hayes Valley, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Civic Center, and more.

During this out-of-the-box, self-guided audio tour, you'll explore the colorful, picturesque district of Haight-Ashbury from a synesthetic perspective, adding color to music and flavor to words. Learn about the bohemian neighborhood's role in San Francisco's "Summer of Love" as you walk at your own pace, with audio commentary timed to your location using GPS.

San Francisco attracts eager visitors from across the world, but the city’s walking tours can lack a certain excitement. On this tour, challenge your friends and family on an engaging treasure hunt through the city. Bring your problem-solving skills to the fore, follow a series of mysterious clues with your guide, and see San Francisco in a fun and active way—with a whole host of games and surprises along the way.

Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid skip-the-line ticket. Walk right in to enjoy the museum's 4-story rain forest, planetarium, and aquarium. Avoid wasting your precious vacation waiting in the long lines to purchase tickets for this exhibit-packed museum. Your admission includes all shows and exhibits, and is a perfect activity for families. IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: All guests ages 12+ proof of full vaccination required; booster shots strongly encouraged but not required. For ages 5-11, full vaccination strongly encouraged but not required. While some local mask mandates have recently changed. The Academy will continue to require all guests ages 2+ to wear a well-fitted mask indoors at all times, regardless of vaccination status, except while eating and drinking in the Café. Negative COVID-19 tests are no longer accepted as an alternative to proof of full vaccination.

Discover San Francisco on your own schedule with a 1-day bike rental. Visit the crooked path of Lombard Street, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Golden Gate Bridge and other culturally rich and unique San Francisco neighborhoods. This self-guided trip gives you the opportunity to create your own itinerary as you explore the beloved City by the Bay. The entire fleet of equipment is sanitized regularly and curbside pick-up is available to ensure that your rental experience is safe and enjoyable.

Experience one of San Francisco’s most popular activities—biking across the Golden Gate Bridge—with this bike rental from the Marina District, conveniently located near Crissy Field and the route to the bridge. A bike, map, helmet and lock are provided with this rental, plus you’ll receive tips on the best ways to bike to the bridge and around the city. On the other side of the bridge, you can explore the waterfront town of Sausalito before returning to the city. Rental period is 24 hours.

See beautiful San Francisco by Segway on this 3-hour private tour. This route is only available on the private tour. The extended route includes the best of the Waterfront, North Beach and the Advanced Hills Tour in one incredible experience. A local guide will lead the way, providing fun and insightful commentary as you discover San Francisco on two wheels.

Metta Yoga was created to bring a yoga studio to Marin that is edgy and fun, yet still deeply rooted in yogic tradition. In the spirit of metta, or loving kindness, we created a beautiful space for our community to come together and explore the practice of yoga – both on and off the mat. We hope that Metta Yoga inspires you to live vibrantly, compassionately and joyfully.

Learn the basics of surfing during a 2-hour beginner lesson at Stinson Beach, a popular destination in Marin County located just north of San Francisco. Your instructor covers fundamentals such as paddling out, reading the water patterns, catching waves, and getting up on the board. Start with a primer on ocean safety and surfing etiquette, and practice on the sand before entering the water to test your new skills.

Let Chef James teach you all the tips and tricks to making the perfect Spanish Paella, using ingredients found in your pantry. • James will demonstrate the process step by step and will provide cooking tips and tricks • Recipes will be sent after the class • James is a professional chef based in the Bay Area • This online experience is perfect for groups of friends, families, team-building events and end of year office parties • The class will be live streamed at 6PM (PDT) & 9PM (EST) • All ingredients, kitchen tools and pre-class prep are mentioned in the section below • This class will be conducted via Zoom and the link will be shared with you after booking A word from your host, James: “Cooking is my passion. There is nothing I love more than throwing dinner parties for my friends and coming up with wonderful, creative dishes. The combination of the process, the planning, and preparation of the dishes, and the act of giving to my friends, is quite simply very rewarding.”

Looking to spice up your quarantini? Join Edible Excursions and San Francisco’s Hawker Fare, for this virtual cocktail class! The theme and drink menu changes weekly - check out the recent classes under the sample menus below. If you're outside of San Francisco, join our class with your own ingredients, or if you're in San Francisco, you can purchase our cocktail kit and pick it up Hawker Fare. HOW IT WORKS: For the class only option, you will receive an ingredient list so you can purchase your own supplies beforehand. For the cocktail kit option, please place your order at least 24 hours in advance. Pick up your kit at Hawker Fare, 680 Valencia St., SF, with any additional food you might want to go along with your happy hour. Pick up between 12pm and 3pm or 5pm and 8pm Friday or 12pm and 3pm on Saturday. One cocktail kit makes four 5-oz. cocktails. Class is held from 5pm to 6pm, Pacific Standard Time.

Discover San Francisco's artisanal Bi-Rite market with Host James where farm-fresh ingredients will be purchased for the cooking class. Guests will be transported by the historic Haigh Ashbury neighborhood and James' unique home. What to expect: • A hands-on cooking class where guests will craft fresh pappardelle pasta • Event is BYOB • Eclectic San Franciscan apartment in historic Haigh Ashbury neighborhood • Can cater to vegetarian options • This experience is bookable as a private event only

Learn how to prepare an authentic Tiramisu. This delicious Italian invention has surfed the centuries. It is a classic soft and rich dessert that works almost with any menu and season. Alessia will introduce you to the traditional style, its origin, and key ingredients. Then teaching you some simple but very efficient tricks, I will help you create your own. You will bring at home your own dessert and the knowledge to make it by yourself, for you, your family and friends. What to expect: • 2 1/2 hours of Authentic Italian Cuisine • Demonstration and presentation of a sample • Tools and Ingredients (for preparation and containers to take it away) • Mentoring and Historic-Artistic Curiosity • This class is good for any skill level * Please consider the list of ingredients, other food intolerances, pet allergies for own safety. * Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back.