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Things to do with kids in San Francisco

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in San Francisco — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in San Francisco. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    PIER 39

    4.6 (136,966)The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in San Francisco.

  2. 02

    Oracle Park

    4.7 (32,131)24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

    A well-rated stadium in San Francisco.

  3. 03

    Golden Gate Bridge

    4.8 (85,384)Golden Gate Brg, San Francisco, CA, USA

    A well-rated bridge in San Francisco.

  4. 04

    The Painted Ladies

    4.4 (27,831)San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in San Francisco.

  5. 05

    Fisherman's Wharf

    4.6 (12,853)505 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in San Francisco.

  6. 06

    Golden Gate Park

    4.8 (44,412)San Francisco, CA, USA

    A well-rated park in San Francisco.

  7. 07

    Chinatown San Francisco

    4.3 (11,008)855 Stockton St # B, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in San Francisco.

  8. 08

    Mission Dolores Park

    4.7 (16,446)Dolores St &, 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

    A well-rated park in San Francisco.

  9. 09

    California Academy of Sciences

    4.6 (6,124)55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

    A well-rated museum in San Francisco.

  10. 10

    San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

    4.6 (16,524)151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

    A well-rated art museum in San Francisco.

  11. 11

    Pier 33

    4.6 (9,766)San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in San Francisco.

  12. 12

    Twin Peaks

    4.7 (13,763)501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

    A well-rated park in San Francisco.

  13. 13

    Exploratorium

    4.7 (8,567)Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

    A well-rated museum in San Francisco.

  14. 14

    Coit Tower

    4.6 (15,768)1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in San Francisco.

  15. 15

    Japanese Tea Garden

    4.5 (16,771)75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

    A well-rated garden in San Francisco.

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How were these things to do with kids in San Francisco chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for San Francisco, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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