Things to Do with Kids in San Francisco, CA
11 kid-tested activities: museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
University of California Botanical Garden
Ages: 2-12
FreeOutpost Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeTilden Nature Area
Ages: Great for ages 2 and up — choose trail difficulty by age
Conservatory of Flowers
Ages: Great for all ages — genuinely beautiful for adults and fascinating for kids
WOW Kids Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeCayuga Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-13
Kiddo Adventure Indoor Playground
Ages: 0-10
Leroy King Carousel
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
House of Air Trampoline Park and Café
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
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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.
San Francisco Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
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- What are the best free things to do with kids in San Francisco?
- San Francisco has 3 free family activities. Top picks: Outpost Playground, Tilden Nature Area, Cayuga Playground Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/san-francisco.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in San Francisco?
- There are 7 rainy day options in San Francisco. Top indoor picks: Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, Conservatory of Flowers, WOW Kids Playground, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, Kiddo Adventure Indoor Playground.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in San Francisco?
- 10 activities in San Francisco are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, University of California Botanical Garden, Outpost Playground, Tilden Nature Area, Conservatory of Flowers.
- Which San Francisco attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 7 of 11 activities in San Francisco are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in San Francisco?
- 4 activities in San Francisco are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, Tilden Nature Area, Conservatory of Flowers, House of Air Trampoline Park and Café.
- How much do family activities cost in San Francisco?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 11 activities in San Francisco. 3 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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