Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in San Francisco, California (CA)

March 21, 2022 Darwin Bolte

Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
Restaurants in San Francisco

1. Exploratorium

Green St Pier 15, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111 +1 415-528-4444 [email protected] http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,493 reviews

Exploratorium

The Exploratorium is temporarily closed to the public. In accordance with local and state public health orders and recommendations, the Exploratorium is temporarily closed to the public. We have had no known cases of exposure to COVID-19. The health and safety of Exploratorium visitors, employees, and volunteers is our top priority. As soon as we reopen the doors, we look forward to welcoming you, your family, and all those committed to curiosity and joyful learning. In the meantime, please visit our website for digital learning opportunities that you and people across the globe can use to explore the world around them in any environment. Thank you!

Reviewed By 11SusanK11 - Westampton, United States

Loved this hands on interactive museum and had to drag my teenage daughter out of it! It does get crowded so go early and it is mostly for children of all ages and those young at heart. Great interactive exhibits and demonstrations and on the waterfront so you can walk to Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf

2. Ferry Building Marketplace

1 Ferry Building The Embarcadero at Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94111-4209 +1 415-693-0996 [email protected] http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7,363 reviews

Ferry Building Marketplace

A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.

Reviewed By shelleyc398

The Ferry Building has a wide array of attractions: wonderful restaurants like Slanted Door and Boulettes Larder, great food from top of the line local purveyors like Cowgirl Creamery and Acme Bread, shops with all manner of goods, and a fantastic Saturday market with San Francisco’s unique spin, whether high end oils and preserves or hot foods from stands owned by local restaurants. A great venue with a mix of locals and tourists.

3. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-1002 +1 415-563-6504 [email protected] http://palaceoffinearts.org/events/
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,419 reviews

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Designed to look like a Roman ruin, this golden building is certainly a beauty to behold.

Reviewed By Bad_Seed4 - Canberra, Australia

I did not know about this place, my hotel was in the area and we were having an evening stroll and came across it and its the place for your IG or family shots While we were there in the twilight, there was a group taking wedding photos and another group all dressed u in their finery taking family shots. Evening is a good time because its less crowded, I can imagine taking photos would be trickier in the daytime because of more people. Its just beautiful. Its a lovely place to wander and take in the architecture and sit and contemplate (and take photos!)

4. Musee Mecanique

Pier 45, Fishermen's Wharf foot of Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 +1 415-346-2000 [email protected] http://www.museemecaniquesf.com
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,871 reviews

Musee Mecanique

This superb collection of mechanical games and toys will entice people of all ages.

Reviewed By JameAndDare - Woodstock, Canada

After having happy hour drinks at the restaurant across the street from this museum, we wandered in and ended up spending over an hour in here! Its free to get in and open until 8pm on weekends, although I'm pretty sure we were here til about 8:30. This place is amazing with a wide range of old arcade games from cheesy old games that show some sort of scenario, to strength games, ski ball, common video games, love tests and our favorite; The Gypsy Queen fortunteller! Bring AT LEAST a roll of quarters, if not more. They go quickly and it was so much fun. We felt like little kids again!

5. Golden Gate Bridge

US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129 +1 415-921-5858 [email protected] http://www.goldengatebridge.org/
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49,332 reviews

Golden Gate Bridge

Stretching 4,200 feet and towering as high as a 65-story building, this well-known bridge is the gateway to San Francisco.

Reviewed By SandeeHoff - Villas, United States

Crossed this iconic bridge and wish I had time to walk or bike over it, simply put it an amazing bit of history and is phenomenal engineering. Lives up to all photos I've seen, if time and health allow I'd get out of car and experience it!

6. Cable Cars

San Francisco, CA +1 800-531-7357 https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit/how-ride/how-to-cable-cars
Excellent
58%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25,107 reviews

Cable Cars

Since 1873, cable cars have run up and down the hilly city, though after the 1950s, these cars have been kept in operation more out of historic nostalgia. Seventeen miles of track remain and have been deemed a historical landmark.

Reviewed By cazr2018 - Exeter, United Kingdom

You cannot visit San Francisco without riding the famous cable cars. Running from Fisherman’s Wharf and Union square, the cable cars are great fun- try standing up! Visit the cable car museum as well- it’s free and tells you all about the history of this unique mode of transport.

7. Cable Car Museum

1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108-1071 +1 415-474-1887 http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/index.html
Excellent
58%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,702 reviews

Cable Car Museum

A museum to San Francisco's beloved cable cars, with a subterranean walkway that lets you see the moving cable.

Reviewed By Mratch - Belmont, United States

Great way to learn how the cable cars work - can see all in 30 minutes, free and makes you appreciate those cable cars!

8. San Francisco Botanical Garden

1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122-2370 +1 415-661-1316 [email protected] http://www.sfbg.org/
Excellent
62%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 992 reviews

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Welcome to San Francisco Botanical Garden, one of the most diverse gardens in the world. The Botanical Garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, showcasing over 8,500 different kinds of plants from around the world.

Reviewed By TV2451

These gardens are truly special and worth a couple of hours to explore as they are full of unusual plants and flowers. Come on a sunny day.

9. Twin Peaks

501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114 +1 415-831-6331 http://sfrecpark.org/.../twin-peak..
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6,381 reviews

Twin Peaks

A twenty-minute ride from downtown, this is the best place to catch a San Francisco sunrise.

Reviewed By kidic

This is a must do. While its a bit of a drive, the views from this area are spectacular. It gets pretty crowded so plan on parking below and walking up (which isn't that bad of a hike). Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket as it gets really cold and windy.

10. Lombard Street

1070 Lombard Street between Jones St and Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Excellent
47%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18,150 reviews

Lombard Street

Known as the "crookedest" street in the world, the steep hills and sharp curves of this one-way road pass by grand Victorian mansions and attract millions of tourists each year.

Reviewed By 17celian - Melbourne, Australia

we caught the cable car to the top of Lombard street, we absolutely loved the weave road and how beautifully it is maintained with all the gorgeous flower's, there was certainly alot of tourist there, some even were blocking the road to take pictures which was annoying for the drivers at the bottom. a lovely couple took our picture:). must be annoying for the neighbors that live on the street. but a great place to go see

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