Subscribe to the GoCityKids Newsletters and get the scoop delivered.
Activities and Resources
- OUTDOORS (228)
- Amusement Parks/Rides (6)
- Arboretums/Gardens (10)
- Beaches (11)
- Boats & Trains (19)
- Camp Grounds (4)
- Fairgrounds (6)
- Farmer's Markets (6)
- Farms (3)
- Great Views (33)
- Historic Attractions (16)
- Mini Golf/Golf (3)
- Museums (9)
- Nature Centers (4)
- Parks (129)
- Playgrounds (86)
- Sports Arenas (2)
- Sports, Play & Rec Centers (44)
- Theaters (2)
- Tourist Spots (33)
- Tours & Neighborhood Walks (28)
- Water Spots (34)
- Zoos & Animals (12)
Free Stuff
Find free things to do near you!
Blogs and Sites
Check out some of our favorite blogs!
location.
San FranciscoSan Francisco OUTDOORS
Outdoors
Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Summer Sailstice 2008 - Treasure IslandParent rating:  Location: Palm Ave and First Street, Treasure Island Clipper Cove, San Francisco, CA The annual Summer Sailstice event offers a free weekend of sailing, cruising, racing, and onshore entertainment. |
FiloliParent rating: Location: 86 Canada Road, Redwood City, CA This beautiful 16-acre estate in Woodside may impress you more than it does your children. But the gardens are so lovely your children just may fall under their spell. And if they don't, mention that ...
|
Golden Gate ParkParent rating: Location: Great Highway, Fulton Street, Lincoln Way, Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA |
Tilden Regional ParkParent rating: Location: East Bay Regional Park District, P.O. Box 5381, Oakland, CA The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best Playground/Park for Little Kids and Playground/Park...
|
The CarouselParent rating: Location: 320 Bowling Greeen Drive, The Koret Children's Quarter, San Francisco, CA The Carousel at Golden Gate Park is loca...
|
Koret Children's QuarterParent rating: Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA Koret Children's Quarter in Golden Ga...
|
Yerba Buena GardensParent rating: Location: 760 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA In an area that was once barren of anything green this 8 1/2 acre combination arts and parks center has become one of the truly great places in town to take the kids. For starters, there's the ...
|
Lake MercedParent rating: Location: Harding Road off Skyline Blvd., San Francisco, CA Lake Merced is encircled by a paved 4 1/2-mile path popular with bikers, inline skaters, joggers, and walkers. The path can get crowded. But an even bigger problem for parents of wobbly-legged ...
|
Oceanic Society Whale WatchParent rating: Location: San Francisco Municipal Yacht Harbor, Scott & Marina Blvd., San Francisco, CA Located in Fort Mason, the Oceanic Society regularly deploys its expert natu...
|
Angel Island State ParkParent rating: Location: Leaves from Pier 41, Angel Island Tiburon Ferry, San Francisco, CA Grab your bikes and hop the ferry to Angel Island, w...
|
California Whale AdventuresParent rating: Location: Jones Street at Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA California Whale Adventures runs whale watching trips out of San Francisco's Fishermans Wharf. On the trips, participants might see humpback whales, blue
whales, killer whales, dolphins, sea...
|
Larsen Park/Sava PoolParent rating: Location: 2699 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA This grassy, flat park makes for a nice stopover should you find yourself fuming in 19th Avenue traffic - a not uncommon occurrence. The park features a cute sand play area, tennis court, basketball c...
|
Rochambeau PlaygroundParent rating:  Location: 24th Avenue, San Francisco, CA A charming neighborhood respite, this playground consists of a small sand play area with climbing structures, concrete game courts, and a recreation center, which has been known to offer a variety of ...
|
