Family-friendly Things to do in San Francisco

Last time I visited San Francisco was in December of 2012, and it was by myself. I stayed at the Huntington Hotel in Nob Hill and it was absolutely perfect! This Summer, the familia and I visited San Francisco on a family trip introducing our two kids to the city by the bay. It was days filled with food, fun, sights and memories. I can’t wait to go back and do it all over again!

We started our trip by checking into the beautiful InterContinental Mark Hopkins. We left for Fisherman’s Wharf, had lunch and then walked around a bit more. Check out everything that we did during our four day trip, including where we ate, where we stayed and how we got there. San Francisco is definitely a must-visit with the family.

Things to do in San Francisco

Where to stay in San Francisco

InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco 
999 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Omni San Francisco Hotel
500 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
– read review –

Things to do in San Francisco

Fisherman’s Wharf
Pier 47
San Francisco, CA 94133

Alcatraz Cruises
Pier 33, Alcatraz Landing
San Francisco, CA 94111
– read review –

Aquarium of the Bay
2 Beach St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Chinatown
San Francisco, CA 94108

Blue and Gold Fleet | Bay Cruise
Pier 39, The Embarcadero at Beach Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

North Beach
San Francisco, CA 94133

Where to eat in San Francisco

Wipeout Bar & Grill
39 Pier #A02
San Francisco, CA 94133

San Francisco Ferry Building
1 Sausalito – San Francisco Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94111

Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
56 Ross Alley
San Francisco, CA 94108

Eastern Bakery
720 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94108

Boudin at Fisherman’s Wharf
160 Jefferson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point Street, Suite E100
San Francisco, CA 94109

3 Potato 4
2800 Leavenworth Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

IT’SUGAR
333 Jefferson St #101
San Francisco, CA 94133

Mara’s Italian Pastries
503 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

Nizario’s Pizza
279 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

How to get around in San Francisco

San Francisco CityPASS
MUNI and Cable Car

City Sightseeing San Francisco
2800 Leavenworth St #14
San Francisco, CA 94133

Originally published on August 10, 2014. Last Updated on January 14, 2019 by Pattie Cordova