Family Things to Do in San Francisco and Kid Friendly Attractions in CA California

UpTake guide to San Francisco things to do with babies, toddlers, and older kids. Find free children’s activities and outdoor activities, like parks and playgrounds, as well as family restaurants and children’s museums, as well as many other kids’ activities reviewed by other travelers on family vacation in California.

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Exploratorium

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86%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

195+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

5

195+ reviews

HIGHLIGHTS: restrooms, wheelchair accessible

and adults into kids it s a bit overstimulating for the very young , but pack ... Zagat

The Exploratorium was a wonderful attraction and a highlight in my recent vacation to San Francisco/Silicon Valley. The building is very roomy, bathrooms... nick02451

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San Francisco Zoo

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86%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

4.0

85+ reviews

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4

63+ reviews

HIGHLIGHTS: gift shop, guided tours, restrooms, wheelc... more

the little puffer train , the restored wooden carousel or the excellent children petting area . Zagat

2 pm , the little puffer train , the restored wooden carousel or the excellent children petting area . Zagat

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California Academy of Sciences

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86%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

90+ reviews

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5

90+ reviews

This is certainly worth a visit, but its tough with Monterey nearby and with this being... dankearns2

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Golden Gate Bridge

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82%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

660+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

5

660+ reviews

HIGHLIGHTS: wheelchair accessible

it s very romantic . great for kids and the whole family . zoezzae

this excursion was definitely more for the adults than for the toddler . Beth Nakao

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Garfield Playground & Pool

RELEVANCY:

81%

FAMILY VACATION

OVERVIEW: This large playground includes a pool, a sand play area with climbing structures,... gocitykids.com

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Asian Art Museum

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80%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

4.5

27+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

4

27+ reviews

A unique collection of items that I had never seen before. The age... By A Yahoo! Traveler from San Francisco

It's great that Target sponsors certain Tuesdays. Being an... By A Yahoo! User

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Cartoon Art Museum

RELEVANCY:

80%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

2.5

3+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

2

3+ reviews

...although it's a little off the beaten path, it's fun, informative... Zagat

In this hole-in-the-wall museum contained on one floor, one can find a diverse array of cartoon cells and comic strips. We loved seeing the... By reneela2000

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

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81%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

108+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

5

108+ reviews

HIGHLIGHTS: visitor center, wheelchair accessible

tex-mex place that you can see from the front of the museum on the next corner is also quite good . kennlise

worth a few hours of your time in sf if you love art . kennlise

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Fishermans Wharf

RELEVANCY:

79%

FAMILY VACATION

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

408+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

5

408+ reviews

HIGHLIGHTS: concessions-food available, gift shop, res... more

it is fun and safe for families , and great for couples too . skibum4lif2002

it is a good place to bring the family to lkk_1984

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Wells Fargo History Museum

RELEVANCY:

79%

FAMILY VACATION

OVERVIEW: Located in the heart of the Financial District, the Wells Fargo History Museum connects the Bank's history to the Gold Rush, historic San Francisco, and stagecoach travel in early California.In the... gocitykids.com

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Looking for San Francisco Family Things To Do?  Look no further than Uptake for a wealth of inspiration on things to do in the city by the bay.  Even on a foggy day, San Francisco offers an abundance of things to do with your family.  Teach your kids how to make seal noises as you count harbor seals on Pier 39.  Scare them into good behavior by threatening to leave them in solitary confinement on Alcatraz.  Gross out your significant other by eating something completely outside your normal palate in Chinatown.  Indulge your whole family’s taste for sweets at Ghirardelli Square, then work it off by climbing Telegraph Hill.  Inspire yourself and your kids at the Exploriatorium.  Or perhaps you can just take a ride on one of the original trolley cable cars.  San Francisco offers an endless array of family fun.