The 15 Best Things To Do In San Francisco In March

There are a lot of perks to planning a trip to San Francisco in March.

The biggest one is that it’s the shoulder season, which means you should expect lower crowd levels, and there’s less of a chance that some of San Francisco’s biggest attractions will be sold out.

Visiting San Francisco in March and wondering what to do? We’ve compiled a list of the best things to do in San Francisco in March to help you out!

SEE THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

The San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade is typically held in advance of the holiday and is one of the best events in San Francisco in March. During the parade, you’ll marvel at the colorful costumes, delightful floats, and talented acts from Irish dance troupes and bands.

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GO ON A ST. PATRICK’S DAY PUB CRAWL

If you’re interested in even more of a party scene for St. Patrick’s Day, check out the LepraCon Pub Craw, one of the most fun things to do in March in San Francisco.

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GO WHALE WATCHING

Whale watching is one of the best things to do in San Francisco in spring. From December to May, you have a good chance of seeing gray whales, but you’ll get much more than that with your trip.

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EXPLORE THE EXPLORATORIUM AFTER DARK

Like the California Academy of Sciences, the Exploratorium also offers an adults-only party that’s one of the best events in San Francisco in March.

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ESCAPE THE RAIN IN THE JAPANESE TEA GARDEN

Over in Golden Gate Park, you’ll find one of the most beautiful places to be in San Francisco in spring. Even if it’s a little rainy, the Japanese Tea Garden is a stunning sight. And you can always hide out from the rain underneath the covered tea house.

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