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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.USS Hornet MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: Pier 3, Alameda Point, Alameda, CA The aircraft carrier USS Hornet participated in two of the greatest events of the 20th century - World War II and the Apollo 11 manned space mission. Now peacefully moored at historic... |
Richardson Bay Audubon CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Belvedere Tiburon, CA Richardson Bay Audubon Center is a wildlife sanctuary comprised of 900 acres of Bay waters and eleven acres of uplands. An easy, 3/4 mile loop trail leads to overlooks and two beaches. The site...
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Walter Haas PlaygroundParent rating: ![]() Location: NE corner of Diamond Heights Boulevard, San Francisco, CA A four-acre neighborhood park with an open lawn, basketball court, and two wonderful, connected playgrounds - one for toddlers and one for older children. Parents can easily keep an eye on children in...
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Scuba FusionParent rating: ![]() Location: 1210 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA Scuba Fusion is the only dive center in Northern California to offer programs just for kids. Children ages eight to 12 can become "Bubblemakers" in one session that introduces the thrill of br...
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Cable CarsParent rating: ![]() Location: San Francisco, CA This is the kind of historic landmark a kid can appreciate: One that moves, makes loud noises, and can be mildly terrifying on a steep descent. Once upon a time, many major American cities, in...
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Mountain Lake ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Lake Street, San Francisco, CA One of our favorite parks because it offers so much for kids of all ages: two cool slides, a well-maintained sandy area, small beach complete with ducks and geese, grassy fields, hiking trails, and pi...
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Six Flags Discovery KingdomParent rating: ![]() Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, formerly known as Marine World, is a combination wildlife park, aquatic park, and theme park, located 30 miles northeast of San Francisco. It offer... |
Yerba Buena Rooftop PlaygroundParent rating: ![]() Location: Howard Street, San Francisco, CA One of the best playgrounds in town is built on top of the underground M...
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Holiday Ice RinkParent rating: ![]() Location: Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco, CA The Embarcadero ice rink exists just two months out of the year, which makes the experience of skating there that much more special. Early in November, the water is poured for the rink set up at the f...
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Fort PointParent rating: ![]() Location: Marine Drive, San Francisco, CA Situated beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point is a pristine example of a mid-19t...
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Wave OrganParent rating: ![]() Location: Yacht Road off Marina Blvd., San Francisco, CA Located just off the Marina Green, the Wave Organ...
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Douglass ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 26th St. & Douglass, San Francisco, CA This park is made up of a small, sheltered sand playground abutting green space and concrete game courts. It's a park friendly enough to attract lots of parents and kids on sunny and not-so-sunny days...
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Glen Park PlaygroundParent rating: ![]() Location: O'Shaughnessy Boulevard and Bosworth Street, San Francisco, CA This playground includes an indoor gym, a sand playground with climbing structures, a ball field, and game courts. Mom & Toddlers and Tiny Tots classes are offered for children 10 months-5 years. Call...
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Excelsior PlaygroundParent rating: ![]() Location: Russia Avenue & Madrid Street, San Francisco, CA This large playground includes a ball field, game courts, and a sand play area with climbing structures. |








