Designed as an all-day entertainment experience, Metreon is part mall, part
movie theater, and part amusement park. Situated on an entire city block,
the four-story facility houses 15 movie theatres with stadium-style
seating, an IMAX theater, three interactive
attractions, nine restaurants, and personal-technology stores with "hands-on
shopping," where visitors are encouraged to touch and try out the merchandise.
Metreon invites you to "step into the biggest storybook
ever built" in their Where the Wild Things Are interactive adventure. Based
on the book by Maurice Sendak, it's a huge fantasy play space. Portal
1 is Metreon's futuristic-style game zone, with virtual bowling, an
interactive dancing game, and the Extreme Sports Adventure Room. Restaurants
at Metreon serve
up
everything from burgers and fries to sushi, from gourmet pizza to contemporary
California cuisine.
Location
Metreon is located at 101 Fourth Street, on the corner of Fourth and Mission.
There is no on-site parking, but the Yerba Buena Garage (with over 2,500
parking spaces) is just across the street. Metreon also is easily accessible
via public
transportation.
Hours of operation
Metreon is open every day from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Some attractions
may have special hours. Call (415) 369-6000 to confirm that a specific
attraction will be open during your visit, or check the Metreon Web site for a schedule.
Cost
Cost varies, depending on where you spend your time. Admission to the
kid-oriented Where the Wild Things Are is $6. Admission to Portal 1
is free, but game "prices" range
from 150 to 600 points. (You can buy a game card for as little as $1
for 100 points, or get 4800 points on a $30 card.) An adult movie ticket
is $9.50;
$9.75 for IMAX. Tickets for kids younger than 12 are $6.00; $6.75 for
IMAX.
Contact information
Call (415) 369-6000 for general information, and (415) 369-6200
for box office information.
Special considerations
Metreon does not validate parking so if you park in the Yerba Buena Garage, add between $6 and $12 to the cost of your day.
Additional information
Visit the Metreon Web
site.
Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.
