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San Francisco with kids

What's genuinely worth it with the family — and what to skip.

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  1. 1.Golden Gate BridgeWith kids, Golden Gate Bridge works.
  2. 2.Muir Woods Day-TripWith kids, Muir Woods Day-Trip works.
  3. 3.ChinatownWith kids, Chinatown works.
  4. 4.Presidio Tunnel TopsWith kids, Presidio Tunnel Tops works.
  5. 5.California Academy of SciencesWith kids, California Academy of Sciences works.
  6. 6.Alcatraz IslandWith kids, Alcatraz Island works.
  7. 7.Ferry Building MarketplaceWith kids, Ferry Building Marketplace works.
  8. 8.Golden Gate ParkWith kids, Golden Gate Park works.
  9. 9.Palace of Fine ArtsWith kids, Palace of Fine Arts works.
  10. 10.Japanese Tea GardenWith kids, Japanese Tea Garden works.
  11. 11.Cable CarsWith kids, Cable Cars works.
  12. 12.Crissy FieldWith kids, Crissy Field works.
  13. 13.Sausalito Day-TripWith kids, Sausalito Day-Trip works.
  14. 14.Stinson Beach Day-TripWith kids, Stinson Beach Day-Trip works.
  15. 15.Half Moon Bay Day-TripWith kids, Half Moon Bay Day-Trip works.
  16. 16.Tartine BakeryWith kids, Tartine Bakery works.
  17. 17.La TaqueríaWith kids, La Taquería works.
  18. 18.ExploratoriumWith kids, Exploratorium works.
  19. 19.JapantownWith kids, Japantown works.
  20. 20.Bay Cruise (under the bridge)With kids, Bay Cruise (under the bridge) works.
  21. 21.Painted Ladies (Alamo Square)With kids, Painted Ladies (Alamo Square) works.
  22. 22.Salesforce ParkWith kids, Salesforce Park works.
  23. 23.Lombard Street (Crooked Street)With kids, it depends on the day.
  24. 24.Cable Car MuseumWith kids, it depends on the day.
  25. 25.San Francisco CityPASSWith kids, it depends on the day.
  26. 26.Oracle Park Ballpark TourWith kids, it depends on the day.
  27. 27.Aquarium of the BayWith kids, it depends on the day.
  28. 28.Argonaut HotelWith kids, it depends on the day.
  29. 29.de Young MuseumWith kids, it depends on the day.
  30. 30.Lands End TrailWith kids, it depends on the day.
  31. 31.Coit TowerWith kids, it depends on the day.
  32. 32.Twin PeaksWith kids, it depends on the day.
  33. 33.Legion of HonorWith kids, it depends on the day.
  34. 34.Mission District Murals / Clarion AlleyWith kids, it depends on the day.
  35. 35.The CastroWith kids, it depends on the day.
  36. 36.Haight-AshburyWith kids, it depends on the day.
  37. 37.North Beach (Little Italy)With kids, it depends on the day.
  38. 38.Grace CathedralWith kids, it depends on the day.
  39. 39.Walt Disney Family MuseumWith kids, it depends on the day.
  40. 40.Fort PointWith kids, it depends on the day.
  41. 41.Baker BeachWith kids, it depends on the day.
  42. 42.Ocean BeachWith kids, it depends on the day.
  43. 43.Tank HillWith kids, it depends on the day.
  44. 44.Angel Island Day-TripWith kids, it depends on the day.
  45. 45.Mount Tamalpais Day-TripWith kids, it depends on the day.
  46. 46.The Wave OrganWith kids, it depends on the day.
  47. 47.Sutro Baths RuinsWith kids, it depends on the day.
  48. 48.State Bird ProvisionsWith kids, it depends on the day.
  49. 49.Zuni CaféWith kids, it depends on the day.
  50. 50.House of Prime RibWith kids, it depends on the day.
  51. 51.Liholiho Yacht ClubWith kids, it depends on the day.
  52. 52.NopaWith kids, it depends on the day.
  53. 53.Rich TableWith kids, it depends on the day.
  54. 54.Tadich GrillWith kids, it depends on the day.
  55. 55.The Fairmont San FranciscoWith kids, it depends on the day.
  56. 56.Palace HotelWith kids, it depends on the day.
  57. 57.Hotel ZettaWith kids, it depends on the day.
  58. 58.The Ritz-Carlton, San FranciscoWith kids, it depends on the day.
  59. 59.The St. Regis San FranciscoWith kids, it depends on the day.
  60. 60.The Inn at the PresidioWith kids, it depends on the day.

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