What to do in San Francisco: A Kids Guide

hi everyone it's mindy from mommymouseclubhouse.com welcome to san francisco california i recently took my kids to visit and i'm going to share some of the things that we did that are kid friendly and tons of fun this list is not comprehensive i had to leave out a few important activities such as the california academy of sciences and the san francisco zoo due to time we spent a total of six days in the bay area and these were things that we were able to accomplish make sure you are subscribed and turned on notifications so you'll always know when i upload a new video let's get started [Music] if your kids love sports you'll want to catch a san francisco giants baseball game they play at beautiful oracle park in san francisco's south beach neighborhood the park is accessible by car and public transportation we were able to find and pre-pay for a parking spot about a half mile away when going to the game make sure you plan ahead for meals they have a variety of options available at the stadium but if your kids are picky you want to make sure they're full before you go there is a family area behind left field where kids can run bases and slide down a giant coke bottle slide unfortunately for us it was closed during our visit check out this view of san francisco from oracle park [Music] another fun place to stop is san francisco's iconic painted ladies these beautiful houses are known to my kids because they are featured at the end of the opening sequence from the tv show full house the houses are located at steiner street and hayes street parking was hard to find here but with some patience we were able to grab a spot right across the street alamo square park is where you can hang out and get the best views we took a walk around the park and enjoyed a picnic lunch if you're a full house fan make sure to stop by the tanner's house a few blocks away [Music] no trip to san francisco is complete without a stop at fisherman's wharf ambodine bakery the bakery has been a san francisco staple since 1849 and is world famous for their sourdough bread you can watch the talented bakers prepare sourdough loaves from outside through the windows inside there is a sit-down restaurant as well as a quick service cafe where you can order soup and bread pulls grilled cheese sandwiches and more [Music] hmm [Music] me [Music] welcome to lombard street the crookedest street in the world lombard street stretches across san francisco but this one block section of the road features tight hairpin turns and has up to 250 cars drive through in an hour if you want a chance to park near the bottom of lombard street don't be discouraged if you have to circle for a while i parked in some neighborhood streets and walked up with my kids it was well worth a walk once we got there [Music] golden gate park is located in the heart of san francisco and consists of over 1 000 acres of public land it is shaped in a large rectangle and is often compared to new york central park but is actually 20 percent larger there are many different things to check out in the park like a herd of buffalo and large windmills surrounded by beautiful gardens the park's western edge borders the pacific ocean [Music] [Music] the golden gate bridge is probably the most iconic landmark in san francisco this large suspension bridge spans the golden gate strait which connects the san francisco bay with the pacific ocean there are many ways to enjoy this bridge including driving over it which we did both ways walking or riding a bike there are also a few bus tours that will take you over the bridge [Music] ghirardelli square is a block in san francisco that consists of shops restaurants and a hotel it was purchased in the 1800s to be the headquarters of the gerard deli chocolate company we came for the chocolate and the ice cream and we were not disappointed if you go make sure to get the brownie sundae it might be the best brownie i've had in my life [Music] pier 39 in san francisco is a great place for kids there are tons of shops and restaurants and even a two-story carousel pier 39 is also the best place to watch sea lions depending on when you go this area is packed with sea lions but if you visit in the summer like we did most of them have gone south for breeding but will start to return in the middle of august [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] alcatraz is an interesting place to take older children you will need to purchase ferry and tour tickets from alcatraz city cruises when you arrive on the island be prepared for a steep walk uphill the tour guides informed us that it was equivalent to walking up 13 stories when you reach the prison you will download an app that has an audio tour the tour is narrated by former prisoners and prison guards my boy's favorite part was seeing the cells of the prisoners who had escaped [Music] if you have thrill seekers in your family you'll want to visit six flags discovery kingdom this amusement park is located in vallejo california about 30 miles from san francisco and is half thrill rides and half zoo not only were their super fun roller coasters but we were also able to see amazing dolphin shows lions and penguins [Music] redwood regional park is located in the hills east of oakland which is right across the bay bridge from san francisco this park is a great way to get out in nature but still be close to the city my family and i went on a short hike and enjoyed a picnic beneath the majestic redwood trees [Music] san francisco is an amazing city with so many things to do for the whole family this list of kid-friendly activities should help you get started on your next trip i hope that this video was helpful and provided some great ideas for what's in store if you visit the bay area what are your favorite places to see in san francisco share them in the comments below and don't forget to visit mommymouseclubhouse.com for more travel tips and delicious recipes see you next time [Applause] [Music] hey

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Length: 12min 22sec (742 seconds)

Published: Tue Jul 20 2021