San Francisco Visitors' Guide for Families

San Francisco has so many iconic attractions to visit from Golden Gate Park to Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and the classic cable cars. There's so much to do in Northern California from the redwoods to the scenic coast. We've done the work for you to make your visits to these famous landmarks with kids as easy as possible!
San Francisco's Best Tourist Spots
​Riding a cable car is a must when in San Francisco! Photo by Gina Ragland
Guide To Riding San Francisco Cable Cars with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Kiddos will love the arched drum bridge. Japanese Tea Garden photo by Nicole Findlay
Visiting Golden Gate Park with Kids: Everything You Need To Know
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is packed with things to do for kids of all ages. Photo by xiquinhosilva, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Fisherman's Wharf with Kids in San Francisco: 24 Best Things To Do
Discover culture and cuisine when strolling through Chinatown with kids in San Francisco. Photo by Nicole Findlay
Chinatown with Kids: 18 Best Things To Do in Chinatown, San Francisco
There's so much to see and do in San Francisco with kids. Cable Car by Vasile Cotovanu via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
3 Days in San Francisco with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
So many colorful places to run around! Photo by the author
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Play in the sand and wade in the surf at Stinson Beach. Photo by Stefan Klocek, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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Elephant Seal Vista Point in San Simeon. Photo by Meghan Rose
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