FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES IN SAN FRANCISCO
Enjoy Entertainment for the Whole Family
When traveling with kids, stay at one of the city’s most family-friendly hotels to enjoy effortless access to the top things to do in San Francisco. Experience easy access to area attractions like Golden Gate Park, the San Francisco Zoo and the fascinating Exploratorium. Be sure to feast on chocolate at the Ghirardelli Square and ride an old-fashioned cable car. Hotel Bijou is near the cable cars on Powell Street. Take a ferry across the bay or ride the merry-go-round at Yerba Buena Gardens. Review our list below of the best things to do in San Francisco with kids when staying at our Union Square boutique hotel.
Things to do near our Hotel on Powell Street in San Francisco:
Golden Gate Park
(415) 831-2700
Explore 1,017 acres containing everything from museums to botanical gardens and recreation facilities. Kids love the Koret Children’s Quarter, which includes a merry-go-round and a newly built playground as well as paddle boats at Stowe Lake and the educational Academy of Sciences.
Explore 1,017 acres containing everything from museums to botanical gardens and recreation facilities. Kids love the Koret Children’s Quarter, which includes a merry-go-round and a newly built playground as well as paddle boats at Stowe Lake and the educational Academy of Sciences.
San Francisco Zoo
(415) 753-7080
The San Francisco Zoo contains more than 250 species, including the endangered snow leopard, the Sumatran tiger and the grizzly bear. Be sure to check out the Gorilla Preserve, one of the largest habitats of its kind in the world and the six-acre petting zoo ideal for toddlers.
The San Francisco Zoo contains more than 250 species, including the endangered snow leopard, the Sumatran tiger and the grizzly bear. Be sure to check out the Gorilla Preserve, one of the largest habitats of its kind in the world and the six-acre petting zoo ideal for toddlers.
Exploratorium
(415) 528-4420
Encounter a fascinating museum of science, art and human perception, showcasing more than 650 exhibits that focus on everything from sea life to the weather to electricity. Themed rooms include the distortion room, the shadow room and the impressive tactile dome.
Encounter a fascinating museum of science, art and human perception, showcasing more than 650 exhibits that focus on everything from sea life to the weather to electricity. Themed rooms include the distortion room, the shadow room and the impressive tactile dome.
Ghiradelli Square
(415) 775-5500
This landmark public square has various shops and restaurants in the Fisherman's Wharf area, including the legendary Ghiradelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop, the perfect place for kids (and sweet-toothed adults) to load up on shakes, floats, malts and other delectable treats.
This landmark public square has various shops and restaurants in the Fisherman's Wharf area, including the legendary Ghiradelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop, the perfect place for kids (and sweet-toothed adults) to load up on shakes, floats, malts and other delectable treats.
Ride a Cable Car
Cable cars and San Francisco are synonymous and your kids will appreciate being whisked around the city by this iconic mode of transportation. Our hotel is near the cable cars on Powell Street so you'll have easy access to these legendary rides. Take in the sights and sounds of the city with the sparkling San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island in the near distance.
Take a Ferry Across the Bay
(707) 643-3779
The destination doesn't really matter because the ride is the main adventure. Whether you're picnicking with the kids on Angel Island or touring Alcatraz, a ferry ride is the best way to take in the immense beauty of this city. It’s also cheaper than a formal bay cruise!
The destination doesn't really matter because the ride is the main adventure. Whether you're picnicking with the kids on Angel Island or touring Alcatraz, a ferry ride is the best way to take in the immense beauty of this city. It’s also cheaper than a formal bay cruise!
Yerba Buena Gardens
(415) 820-3550
A short walk from Union Square and Moscone Convention Center, Yerba Buena Gardens offers a well-planned, multi-use facility centered on a grassy park, which includes a large playground, an ice skating rink and a bowling alley. In the summer, free concerts and performances for kids take place in the Children’s Garden next to the playground.
A short walk from Union Square and Moscone Convention Center, Yerba Buena Gardens offers a well-planned, multi-use facility centered on a grassy park, which includes a large playground, an ice skating rink and a bowling alley. In the summer, free concerts and performances for kids take place in the Children’s Garden next to the playground.
Musee Mecanique
(415) 346-2000
Visit the Musee Mecanique, the world’s largest, privately owned collections of mechanically operated antique arcade machines and musical instruments. See Laughing Sal, the world’s only steam-powered motorcycle and mechanical fortune-telling figures among other wondrous sights.
Visit the Musee Mecanique, the world’s largest, privately owned collections of mechanically operated antique arcade machines and musical instruments. See Laughing Sal, the world’s only steam-powered motorcycle and mechanical fortune-telling figures among other wondrous sights.
Hyde Street Pier
(415) 447-5000
Witness a collection of historic vessels, which are part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park. Most of the ships, including the 250-foot long 1886 Balclutha, can even be boarded.
Witness a collection of historic vessels, which are part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park. Most of the ships, including the 250-foot long 1886 Balclutha, can even be boarded.
Crissy Field
(415) 561-7690
This 100-acre shoreline park and restored marshland along the bay is one of the most picturesque spots in San Francisco. Gaze upon the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge while dipping your toes in the Pacific or take a stroll along the paved path along the waterfront. Have a memorable picnic here or an epic bike ride.
This 100-acre shoreline park and restored marshland along the bay is one of the most picturesque spots in San Francisco. Gaze upon the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge while dipping your toes in the Pacific or take a stroll along the paved path along the waterfront. Have a memorable picnic here or an epic bike ride.
Bay Area Discovery Museum
(415) 339-3900
Just over the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, the Discovery Museum is a scenic destination with sweeping views of the bay and bridge as well as interactive and hands-on exhibits both indoors and out for kids of all ages. Children can paint in an art studio, explore an authentic fishing boat and more during this educational and unforgettable encounter.
Just over the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, the Discovery Museum is a scenic destination with sweeping views of the bay and bridge as well as interactive and hands-on exhibits both indoors and out for kids of all ages. Children can paint in an art studio, explore an authentic fishing boat and more during this educational and unforgettable encounter.
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