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30 Fun Things To Do In San Francisco With Kids

30 Fun Things To Do In San Francisco With Kids

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San Fran is the perfect city for a family vacation. It has tons of parks and green spaces for the little ones to run around in, many family orientated museums, and tons of kid-friendly attractions and activities.

We have visited San Francisco many times in the past, so when we took our two daughters, we were pleasantly surprised by how many family activities there are in San Francisco that are not only fun for kids but us big kids too!

It turns out, there are so many things to do in San Francisco with kids. Our girls, Kalyra (age 11) and Savannah (age 7) loved exploring San Francisco and experiencing a city with natural beauty, fun attractions, incredible food and great views.

Overlooking the Bay Bridge

In this guide, we are sharing our best tips on what to do in San Francisco with kids, including some info on how to save on attractions and how to get around, and a few delicious places to eat with kids!

Things to do in San Francisco with kids

1. Stay on the Right Side of the Cells at Alcatraz

family looking at Alcatraz Island  from the ferry
Visiting Alcatraz Island with kids

Fun or scary? Let your kids decide! Alcatraz Island is not the place for every family, but our two daughters loved it!

No matter which they choose, I’m sure fascination will be a part of their Alcatraz experience – as well a commitment to stay on the right side of the law.

We believe Alcatraz Island is one of the best attractions in San Francisco. I was surprised by how much Kalyra enjoyed it – both our kids had curious questions after visiting.

They were both interested to learn more about what really happened to the two escapees when our friend told us the next day. They discovered they did in fact escape successfully and made it to somewhere in South America.

They also couldn’t get over the fact that the warden and guard’s children lived on the island (and loved it) and there was NO WAY they’d ever live with prisoners right next to you.

Walking into those prison cells and feeling what the prisoners would have experienced was quite unnerving and Savannah was understandably a little freaked out.

Alcatraz Audio Tour

people walking down halls of alcatraz prison
Alcatraz tour

The Alcatraz audio tour is exceptional. They have managed to create an authentic experience with real sounds in the background, like clanging cell doors and footsteps as former inmates and guards recant stories and explain what life was like on…

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