50 Fun Things for Families in San Francisco

Where to go in hot summer? From art to outdoor adventures, San Francisco has everything. Follow the following popular family trips, and start your summer vacation in the cool San Francisco!

Release time : 2018-08-03 15:59:02

source : San Francisco Travel Association

Where to go in hot summer? From art to outdoor adventures, San Francisco has everything. Follow the following popular family trips, and start your summer vacation in the cool San Francisco!

1. Explore the Exploratorium’s South Gallery, where you can make elaborate and fun devices to learn about the art of casting.

2. Watch (and listen) to the colony of California sea lions that call the K-Dock at PIER 39 home. They have already consider here to be their home.

3. Rent bikes and ride across the Golden Gate Bridge for unbeatable views and some fresh air.

4. Stop and smell the roses, orchids, begonias, hibiscus (and hundreds of other species) at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park.

5. Take a stroll along the sharp, snaking turns of Lombard Street, a.k.a. “The Crookedest Street,” between Hyde and Leavenworth.

6. Enjoy a cruise on the San Francisco Bay for one-of-a-kind views of the city skyline, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.

7. Shoot a music video (complete with costumes and green screen) at the Children’s Creativity Museum’s Music Studio.

8. See rare species like the snow leopard during a visit to the San Francisco Zoo.

9. Speaking of animal sightings, drop by Golden Gate Park’s buffalo paddock to see the family of American bison who call the park home.

10. Grab a bucket and tools and head to Ocean Beach to build a sandcastle. This three-and-a-half mile stretch along the western edge of the city isn’t great for swimming because of strong currents, but it’s a cool place to spend a sunny afternoon.

11. Pose for a photo opp with San Francisco celebs like Janis Joplin and Steve Jobs at Madame Tussauds.

12. Hop on the Big Bus for a taste of the city’s major attractions, neighborhoods and history.

13. Book a behind the scenes tour at the Aquarium of the Bay to learn about how they care for 20,000 sea creatures.

14. Drive to the top of Twin Peaks to enjoy panoramic views of the city. If