Family-Friendly Attractions In San Francisco
PIER 39
★4.6 (126010)Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Golden Gate Bridge
★4.8 (78310)Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
Golden Gate Brg, San Francisco, CA, United States
Golden Gate Park
★4.7 (42878)The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums. · Dogs allowed
San Francisco, CA, United States
Oracle Park
★4.7 (28876)Home to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.
24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
Mission Dolores Park
★4.7 (14999)Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching. · Dogs allowed
Dolores St &, 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
★4.6 (14932)Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
Japanese Tea Garden
★4.5 (14785)Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge.
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Twin Peaks
★4.7 (12980)Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails. · Dogs allowed
501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
San Francisco Zoo
★4.4 (12962)Families come for the more than 2,000 animals, kids' zoo, steam train, carousel & special exhibits.
Sloat Blvd &, Upper Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94132, United States
de Young Museum
★4.6 (8384)A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Exploratorium
★4.7 (8125)Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
San Francisco Botanical Garden
★4.8 (7274)55 acres of serene gardens showcasing diverse plants from around the world & a magnolia collection.
1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, United States
Musée Mécanique
★4.7 (7192)Old-fashioned spot featuring antique coin-operated mechanical instruments & vintage arcade games.
Pier 45, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Cable Car Museum
★4.7 (5961)Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
Pioneer Park
★4.6 (5768)Celebrated hilltop park featuring panoramic city & bay views, the famous Coit Tower & a gift shop. · Dogs allowed
Coit Tower, 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Crissy Field
★4.7 (5646)Grass field & sandy beach offering trails, a restored marsh & picturesque views of the Golden Gate. · Dogs allowed
San Francisco, CA 94129, United States
USS San Francisco Memorial
★4.7 (5612)Longtime WWII memorial crafted out of pieces of the USS San Francisco & dedicated to its servicemen. · Dogs allowed
San Francisco, CA 94121, United States
Aquarium of the Bay
★4.2 (5544)Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank.
PIER 39 The Embarcadero &, Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Washington Square
★4.5 (4963)Historic park with a lawn the size of a city block, featuring festivals & free movie nights. · Dogs allowed
Filbert St & Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
★4.6 (4938)Expansive complex featuring a museum, interactive displays & ships telling the story of sea travel.
San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Fort Funston
★4.8 (3697)Park featuring 200-foot-high bluffs for hang gliding, plus trails for hiking & horseback riding. · Dogs allowed
Fort Funston Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132, United States
The Walt Disney Family Museum
★4.6 (3694)Presidio museum exploring the life of Walt Disney featuring hands-on exhibits & original artwork.
104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States
Conservatory of Flowers
★4.7 (3539)Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Rincon Park
★4.6 (2917)Waterfront park with a promenade & a giant bow & arrow sculpture, plus Bay Bridge views. · Dogs allowed
The Embarcadero & Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States
Sutro Baths
★4.7 (2614)Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools.
1004 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121, United States
USS Pampanito Museum and Memorial
★4.6 (2259)This restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.
45 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Buena Vista Park
★4.6 (2172)Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more. · Dogs allowed
Buena Vista & Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
Corona Heights Park
★4.8 (1481)Bustling, hilly park featuring hiking trails & sweeping, scenic city vistas. · Dogs allowed
Roosevelt Way &, Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
★4.2 (1470)Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
175 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Ina Coolbrith Park
★4.8 (1443)This pint-sized, unassuming tract features a steep path & views of the city & bay. · Dogs allowed
Vallejo & Taylor, Vallejo St., San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Huntington Park
★4.6 (1065)Manicured green space on Nob Hill with an elaborate fountain, native plantings & benches. · Dogs allowed
California St & Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States
Grandview Park
★4.8 (915)Elevated park area offering hiking trails to the top of a hill with views of the city & the sea.
Moraga &, 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, United States
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
★4.4 (815)Arched doorways & columns form the basis for this colorful mirrored maze for adults & children.
Pier 39, 0-11 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
San Francisco Carousel at Pier 39
★4.5 (793)39 Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Tank Hill
★4.8 (725)Intimate spot with flower-lined paths & rocky outcroppings offering views of the city & the bay. · Dogs allowed
Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Children's Creativity Museum
★4.5 (648)A place for kids to explore arts & technology by making music videos, animating short films & more.
221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
Mission Bay Kids' Park
★4.7 (583)Interactive play zones, climbing structures & sandboxes in a modern kids' park with picnic benches.
Long Bridge Street & China Basin St, 690 Long Bridge Street, San Francisco, CA 94158, United States
Flyer Thrill Zone & 7D Experience
★4.2 (521)Lively amusement attraction featuring escape rooms, thrill rides & a laser challenge.
39 Pier Jamboree Road, 9 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Randall Museum
★4.7 (468)Museum with wild-animal exhibits & hands-on experiences for exploring science & the arts.
199 Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Filbert Steps
★4.7 (453)Steep wooden staircase amid leafy gardens with wild parrots & views of the San Francisco Bay.
202 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States
Billy Goat Hill
★4.5 (436)This modest neighborhood green space offers a small trail network & wildlife viewing opportunities.
2442 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94131, United States
Cartoon Art Museum
★4.2 (385)Tiny museum endowed by Charles Schulz & featuring insightful curation of cartoon & comic-book art.
781 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Umbrella Alley San Francisco
★4.5 (352)757 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Hamon Observation Tower
★4.8 (282)50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Kite Hill
★4.7 (273)Compact, natural area featuring grassland plants along with sweeping views of the city. · Dogs allowed
Yukon & 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
Great Meadow Park at Fort Mason
★4.7 (256)Adjacent to an historic hilltop fort, this expansive park offers open green space & sweeping views. · Dogs allowed
Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123, United States
Shakespeare Garden
★4.7 (254)Romantic picnic spot in Golden Gate Park, with many plants commonly mentioned in The Bard's works. · Dogs allowed
335 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Aquatic Park Cove
★4.6 (226)Protected cove offering a beach & daytime & overnight boating for non-motorized craft.
Aquatic Park Pier, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
Tenderloin Museum
★4.5 (209)This museum tells the story of this area peopled by immigrants & iconoclasts, artists & activists.
398 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
Tunnel Top Park
★4.4 (129)· Dogs allowed
1100 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States