Easter in San Francisco

Tips to Celebrate Easter in SF in 2018

This is your one-stop guide to all of the top activities scheduled for Easter in San Francisco. Here you'll find recommendations for Sunday brunch, an overview of the top events scheduled for the weekend, and some ideas on where to attend a service.

This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 1, 2018.

Many organizations are still finalizing their plans for Easter. Please bookmark this page and visit often as new events and activities will be added soon!

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Fun Brunch Spots For Easter Sunday

Here are some of the top places to grab brunch on Easter Sunday in San Francisco. Each recommendation includes the neighborhood, cuisine, and a per-meal pricing estimate (not including drinks).

Bob's Steak & Chop House: Financial District, Steakhouse, $50+

Dobbs Ferry Restaurant: Civic Center/Hayes Valley, American, less than $30

Elite Cafe: Pacific Heights, Cajun/Southern, $30 - $50

Grand Cafe: Union Square, French, less than $30

Jasper's Corner Tap & Kitchen: Union Square, American, $30 - $50

McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant: Fisherman's Wharf, Seafood, $50+

Oola: SOMA, Contemporary American, $50+

Perry's: Embarcadero, American, $30 - $50

Presidio Social Club: Presidio, American, $30 - $50

Here are a few more of my favorite brunch spots in the city.

Fun Events for Easter Weekend

Here are some of the top events this Easter weekend in San Francisco!

SF Theater

Enjoy the afternoon at the theater. This weekend offers an excellent selection of plays and musicals at various venues around town. You can catch Vietgone at the ACT, It's Only a Play at the New Conservatory Theater, and Heisenburg also at the ACT.

Other Theater Performances: Find a full calendar of SF Theater

Sunset Sail

Sunday night is the perfect time to unwind and enjoy a lovely sunset while cruising on the SF Bay. This 2-hour cruise includes two drinks of your choice: beer, wine, soda, or water. This casual cruise takes you past SF attractions including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the Palace of Fine Arts. You will also get amazing views of downtown San Francisco.

Tickets: On sale at up to 50% off on Goldstar

Beach Blanket Babylon

Watch the always popular, always hilarious Beach Blanket Babylon at 2pm or 5pm on Sunday, April 1. These matinee shows are open for all ages. This long running musical comedy is in high demand, so get your tickets early!

Show FAQ: Beach Blanket FAQ

More Fun Events on Saturday, March 31 & Sunday, April 1

Spring Eggstravaganza

This year's annual Easter egg hunt, the Spring Eggstravaganza, is on Saturday, March 31 in SF's Golden Gate Park. Head to Sharon Meadow between 11am - 3pm to enjoy an old fashioned egg hunt, carnival rides, giant inflatables, arts & crafts, and more. Admission is $10 per person. Food will also be available at an additional cost.

39th Anniversary Easter in Golden Gate Park

This annual festival is put on by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (a "leading-edge order of queer nuns") and is on Sunday, April 1. The children's event, including an Easter egg hunt and other fun activities, is from 10am - 12pm.

After that, it's time for the 'adults only' portion of the day including the famous "Hunky Jesus" contest. This year also includes a "Foxy Mary" contest. You can enjoy live entertainment, music, and more, from 12pm - 4pm. All events are held at Hellman Hollow (formerly Speedway Meadows) in Golden Gate Park.

This year's after party is at the Lookout in the Castro district.

Easter Egg Hunt at Fort Mason

You will find another Easter egg hunt at the Fort Mason Center on Sunday, April 1. Bring your own Easter bag and search for eggs filled with lots of goodies. The hunt is from 10am - 11am near the weekly Farmer's Market.

The day will be filled with live music and other children's activities.

Tour Tickets at Up to 50% Off

You will find several fun tours at up to 50% off this Easter Weekend in San Francisco. Here are some of the most popular options.

60-Minute Bay Cruise: Head out on the SF Bay on either Saturday or Sunday for this one hour cruise, ride under the Golden Gate Bridge and sail past Alcatraz, leaves several times each day, Full price $30, Goldstar $18*

Champagne & Mimosa Cruise: Both Satruday and Sunday mornings, you can set sail on this 2-hour cruise. It includes two drinks with each ticket. You will ride under the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz and past other interesting points along the San Francisco shoreline. Leaves at 10am both days. Full price $65, Goldstar $39*

Night Segway Tour: Ride through the streets of SF on a Segway, this night tour starts in Fisherman's Wharf and takes you through Chinatown and North Beach, it ends again in Fisherman's Wharf with beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, runs both Saturday and Sunday nights, Full price $75, Goldstar $37.50*

*Small service fee at checkout.

Easter Cruises

There are two special cruises on Easter Day.

Premier Easter Brunch Cruise

2.5-hour cruise around the SF Bay starting at 12:30pm
Hearty brunch buffet
Live music throughout the entire cruise
Hosted bar with free flowing champagne, Irish Coffee, Bloody Mary's, screwdrivers, and more
Visit from the Easter Bunny for the kids
Leaves at 12:30pm and returns at 3pm from Pier 40
Price per person is $158 for adults & $88 for kids
Book your tickets today

Easter Champagne Brunch Cruise

2 hour cruise with a buffet brunch
Free-Flowing Sparkling Wine, Orange Juice, Soda, Coffee, Tea and Water
Visit from the Easter Bunny
Live entertainment and beautiful scenery
Leaves at 11:30am from Pier 40
Prices start at $113 for adults, $85 for kids
Pick up your tickets today

Union Street Spring Celebration & Easter Parade

One of the best events scheduled for Easter in San Francisco is the Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade. This annual event offers great food and a variety of fun activities for the whole family.

Kids will enjoy the large inflatable bounce houses, a climbing wall, and dozens of hands-on activities. During the event, your kids will also have a great time at the petting zoo, taking a pony ride, and meeting several costumed characters.

Union Street has an excellent selection of restaurants that will be serving up their delicacies to attendees in an outdoor bistro setting.

Another highlight of the event is the Easter Parade. The parade begins at 2pm and showcases the eclectic community of San Francisco.

This event is held on Union Street between Gough and Fillmore Streets in San Francisco's Marina district.

Learn more about the festival and some of the other things you can see and do in this neighborhood.

Top Places to Stay in Fisherman's Wharf

Other Fun SF Tours

Sunrise Service at Mount Davidson

The 96th Annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Mt. Davidson Cross starts at 7am. On Easter morning, join thousands of other locals and visitors for this non-denominational service at the highest point in San Francisco.

The best way to get here is to take a Muni train to the Forest Hill Station. From there, you can pick up a free shuttle ride to the park gate.

The shuttle service starts at 5:30am and runs from this Muni station every 15 minutes. It will drop you off at Lansdale Avenue, Myra Drive, and Dalewood Way. From here, you need to climb the stairs and the trail to get to the service.

The shuttle service will also take you back to the station after the service, so you can easily make your way back to your hotel.

There is some hiking required once you arrive, so prepare for a small, uphill hike to the cross once you arrive. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes too to make the journey to the top more pleasant.

Are you looking for a more traditional services? If so, take a look at some of these other churches in San Francisco.