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Home/Destinations/San Francisco/San Francisco with kids
With kids · San Francisco itinerary

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.

Private Muir Woods Tour + Golden Gate Bridge Stops (3 Hrs, Max 6)
San Francisco
Private Muir Woods Tour + Golden Gate Bridge Stops (3 Hrs, Max 6)
5.0(57)·3 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Spectacular Sunset Sail on San Diego Bay
San Diego
Spectacular Sunset Sail on San Diego Bay
5.0(41)·2 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito and Muir Woods Private Tour
−46%
San Francisco
San Francisco, Golden Gate, Sausalito and Muir Woods Private Tour
5.0(19)·8 hours
from$531$990/ person
via Viator
San Diego Sailing Cruise Small Group 6 Guests Classic Yacht
San Diego
San Diego Sailing Cruise Small Group 6 Guests Classic Yacht
5.0(85)·2h 30min
from$125/ person
via Viator
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge & Presidio E-Bike Tour — Max 9
San Francisco
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge & Presidio E-Bike Tour — Max 9
5.0(192)·3h 30min
from$129/ person
via Viator
2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
5.0(106)·2 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day San Francisco City Tour + Muir Woods 7 hr, Max 6
San Francisco
Private Full-Day San Francisco City Tour + Muir Woods 7 hr, Max 6
5.0(18)·7 hours
from$417/ person
via Viator
San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour
San Francisco
San Francisco in One Day: Small Group Cable Car and Walking Tour
5.0(116)·4h 30min
from$129/ 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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