San Francisco with kids

San Francisco places and activities that are great for East Bay families and totally worth the trek.

Taking the San Francisco Bay Ferry

Riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry from Jack London Square is a fun activity to do with kids — even if your destination is just a roundtrip!

Parades, pancakes, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all. Sponsored by Sarah’s Science.

Alcatraz is a lot of fun with kids — when your kids are the right age — here are my best tips for Alcatraz with kids. The boat ride alone is amazing.

Summer Bay Area planner: Ice cream, camp-outs, art, s’mores, swimming, outdoor movies, hiking, animal encounters, a little bit of everything!

Painting studios where adults can feel confident about putting their brushes to canvas, including some with kid-friendly painting classes.