Things to Do with Kids in San Francisco, CA
18 family-friendly activities with age ratings, stroller info, and parent tips.
FreeCrissy Field & Warming Hut
4.8(9,500)
Ages: Best for ages 0-14
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Partially FreeGolden Gate Park Playground & Botanical Garden
4.8(28,000)
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreeDolores Park Playground
4.7(15,800)
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
FreeStern Grove Festival
4.7(3,400)
Ages: Best for ages 0-14
Outdoor
$$San Francisco Cable Cars
4.7(21,000)
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Outdoor
$$Muir Woods National Monument
4.7(24,000)
Ages: Best for ages 4-17
Outdoor
$$$Alcatraz Island
4.7(42,000)
Ages: Best for ages 8-17
Indoor/Outdoor
$$$Exploratorium
4.6(12,800)
Ages: Best for ages 4-16
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
FreeMusee Mecanique
4.6(6,200)
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
FreeSeward Street Slides
4.6(1,850)
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
Outdoor
$$$California Academy of Sciences
4.5(18,500)
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
FreeRandall Museum
4.5(1,200)
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Partially FreeGhirardelli Square
4.5(14,500)
Ages: Best for ages 3-14
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Partially Free
Pier 39 & Fisherman's Wharf
4.4(52,000)
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
$$Children's Creativity Museum
4.4(1,900)
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
$$Urban Putt
4.3(2,600)
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
IndoorRainy Day
$$San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
4.3(8,900)
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
OutdoorStroller-Friendly
$$San Tung Chinese Restaurant
4.3(4,800)
Ages: Best for ages 2-17
IndoorRainy Day
Family Travel Guide: San Francisco, CA
Discover the best things to do with kids in San Francisco, CA. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.