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San Francisco with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

San Francisco is fun for families, with cable cars, sea lions and redwoods. Here is how to spend a family trip in the city — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Cable car ride
  2. 2Fisherman’s Wharf
  3. 3Golden Gate Bridge
  4. 4Muir Woods

Ride a cable car

Clang up the famous hills.

See the Wharf

Watch the sea lions at Pier 39.

Bridge and redwoods

Cross the Golden Gate and walk Muir Woods.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in San Francisco — prices per person.

Hoteller i nærheden af Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group
San Francisco
Hoteller i nærheden af Best City Highlights Tour Open Air Van Small Group
5.0(27)·2 timer
fra$69/ person
via Viator
2 timer. SUNSET sejloplevelse på San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
2 timer. SUNSET sejloplevelse på San Francisco Bay
5.0(27)·2 timer
fra$149/ person
via Viator
San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Halv eller fuld dag
San Francisco
San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Halv eller fuld dag
4.9(781)·7 timer
fra$119/ person
via Viator
Private San Francisco Custom City Tour - Lucky Tuk Tuk (max 6)
San Francisco
Private San Francisco Custom City Tour - Lucky Tuk Tuk (max 6)
5.0(84)·3 timer
fra$189/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise
4.8(1,384)·2 timer
fra$88/ person
via Viator
Muir Woods og Sausalito Tour Indgangsgebyr inkluderet
San Francisco
Muir Woods og Sausalito Tour Indgangsgebyr inkluderet
4.9(41)·5 timer
fra$99/ person
via Viator
2-timers Sunset Sail på San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
2-timers Sunset Sail på San Francisco Bay
4.7(414)·2 timer
fra$129/ person
via Viator
Officiel Alcatraz Tour med SF City, Muir Woods & Sausalito
San Francisco
Officiel Alcatraz Tour med SF City, Muir Woods & Sausalito
4.8(20)·9 timer
fra$189/ person
via Viator

San Francisco with kids — FAQ

Is San Francisco good for kids?
Yes — riding the cable cars, the sea lions at Pier 39, a bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, and walking among the redwoods of Muir Woods make San Francisco a fun, varied family destination.
What are the best things to do in San Francisco with children?
Top family picks are a cable car ride, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 sea lions, a bay cruise, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Muir Woods.
Is San Francisco easy to visit with kids?
Yes — compact and full of cable cars, waterfronts and nature, San Francisco is family-friendly; bring layers, as the weather and fog can change quickly.

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AlcatrazGolden Gate & CityBay CruisesMuir Woods