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San Francisco for Children

The following attractions are as fun for adults as they are for children. From cable rides to watching the sea lions on Pier 39, these are a few suggestions for the entire family.

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Image from San Francisco Botanical Garden.
Attraction
A beautiful garden experience in the Golden Gate Park

The San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum offers guests a locally and...

The Exploratorium
Entertainment
Hands on learning for the whole family

The Exploratorium is a fascinating spot to go with your children. Any age will enjoy the...

A view at Paxton Gate.
Shopping
Curiosities for Kids and more

That kneeling cushion may be more practical, but the gardener in your life will find...

   A view at Chinatown Kite Shop.
Shopping
Fun store for young and old

It only stands to reason that hilly, windy SF should have an excellent kite shop.

Image of Walt Disney Family Museum.
Museum
Combining Disney history with a day of family fun

The Walt Disney Family Museum gives visitors an inside look at Walt's innovations and...

   A view at San Francisco Maritime Museum.
Museum
Historic vessels and more

The San Francisco Maritime Museum documents US maritime history with the aid of a mixture...

Cable Cars
Attraction
Historic transportation through the streets of San Francisco

Since 1873, cable cars have run up and down the hilly city, though after the 1950s, these cars...

Image of Aquarium of the Bay.
Attraction
San Francisco's underwater adventure aquarium

Aquarium of the Bay is the only Aquarium that exclusively houses wildlife of the San...

Zeum Carousel in San Francisco.
Museum
To inspire and encourage young artists to develop new skills

Zeum is an art center for young children and teen artists, to help them embrace and discover...

Entrance of  San Francisco Zoo.
Attraction
Home to one of the world's largest gorilla exhibits

The San Francisco Zoo is home to 250 different species of wildlife from all over the world,...

Image at Marine Mammal Center.
Attraction
PIER 39's information and exhibits on California Sea Lions

The Marine Mammal Center has two location in the city at PIER 39. One is The Marine Mammal...

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