See the sights of California for less

California visitors can make every penny of their sightseeing budget gleam when they travel with CityPass.

Romantic, quirky San Francisco’s most popular six attractions cost $56.00 less with CityPass. Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, star haunts and houses, and celebrity spotting saves the star-struck $51.00 with CityPass. And, within a few citypass.com clicks, admission to Southern California’s most famous theme parks weighs in at about 30% less than regular admission prices.

San Francisco CityPass is a powerful booklet of temptations in a city known for its charms. San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences is dipping into its first summer after an extreme makeover; its all-new complex unites 12 original buildings into one avant-garde structure beneath a 2.5 acre living roof covered in native California plants and wildflowers. The grassy roof dips and rises over a world-class planetarium, rainforest, and aquarium. Signature San Francisco experiences will always include cable cars, a bay cruise under the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, or a few hours on Alcatraz.

Valid for nine consecutive calendar days, San Francisco CityPass includes a 7-day MUNI public transportation pass – with full access to cable cars, light rail, and the entire city bus system - and one admission to each of the following attractions: California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39, Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure, and an option ticket to be used at either the de Young Museum and California Legion of Honor (if visited on the same day), or the Exploratorium science museum. Adults, $59.00 (savings of $56.40); kids, ages 5-12, $39.00 (savings of $32.95).

Note: Visitors may replace the bay cruise ticket with a tour of Alcatraz; to do so, San Francisco CityPass booklets must be purchased from Alcatraz Cruises at Pier 33 or by calling 415-981-ROCK(7625). Rates are valid through February 28, 2010.

Hollywood CityPass delivers Walk of Fame star treatment. On August 1, Hollywood CityPass will add the brightest new attraction, Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Located next to world-famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the 40,000 square-foot, three-story contemporary building is the first Madame Tussauds in the company’s 200-year history to be built from the ground up.

Tour the Hollywood Hills and admire views of classic movie stars’ and modern celebrities’ homes. Stroll Hollywood Boulevard with an expert and get plenty of backstage dirt. Academy Awards buffs shouldn’t miss a tour of the Kodak Theatre, permanent home of the Oscars.

Hollywood CityPass is valid for nine consecutive calendar days and includes one admission to: A behind-the-scenes tour of the Walk of Fame with Red Line Tours; tour of movie stars’ homes from Starline Tours of Hollywood; an option of either The Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building or a guided tour of the Kodak Theatre; and either the Hollywood Wax Museum or the new Madame Tussauds Hollywood. Adults, $59.00 (savings of $44.95); kids, ages 3-11, $49.00 (savings of $35.00). Pair Hollywood CityPass with Southern California CityPass for the ultimate California vacation. Rates are valid from August 1, 20098 to February 28, 2010.

Southern California CityPass’s theme park zone stretches from Hollywood to San Diego, connecting the highlights of California’s most-cinematic region. From Mickey and Goofy at Disneyland to larger-than-life Shamu at SeaWorld, all the theme park celebrities are ready for their close-ups.

Disneyland is the entertainment North Star for most theme park lovers, and the park is returning the favor: Southern California CityPass visitors who happen to visit Disneyland on their birthday this year get a choice of extras, ranging from a merchandise card good at select shops, FastPass privileges, or a free return visit on another day.

The booklet includes six days of park admissions, and is valid for 14 calendar days, including day of first use. Tickets include: A Disneyland Resort 3-Day Park Hopper Bonus ticket for Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park (including one early entrance to Disneyland Park), one day at Universal Studios Hollywood, and in San Diego, one day at SeaWorld, and one day at the San Diego Zoo or the Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. Adults, $259.00 (savings of $106.00); kids, ages 3-9, $219.00 (savings of $87.00). Rates are valid through January 2, 2010.

CityPass is sold at each city’s participating attractions or at citypass.com. Free shipping is available through August 31 for Southern California CityPass.

E-ticket options for San Francisco CityPass and Hollywood CityPass is available in a few clicks, saves on shipping costs, and is redeemable at any attraction. For more information, to take an online page-by-page look inside CityPass ticket booklet, or to link to each attraction, visit citypass.com.