With so many great things to see and do, families give the San Francisco Bay Area a rating of 10 out of 10. Take a look at eight of the most entertaining and delightful family-friendly activities in the city and beyond that definitely get the kid stamp of approval.
1 EXPLORATORIUM
Stimulate all your senses at this hands-on interactive space located on a refurbished waterfront pier. “Explainers” help kids tinker with wood, make mechanical contraptions or build a circuit board. Don’t miss the tactile dome.
PIER 15, THE EMBARCADERO, 415.528.4444, WWW.EXPLORATORIUM.EDU
2 CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Explore a rainforest, an aquarium and outer space at this sprawling natural history museum in the middle of Golden Gate Park. Make sure you catch the planetarium show, the penguin feeding and the coral reef dive. See Claude, the 24-year-old albino alligator and don’t miss the observation deck and living roof.
55 MUSIC CONCOURSE DRIVE, 415.379.8000, WWW.CALACADEMY.ORG
3 WALT DISNEY FAMILY MUSEUM
Yes, kids. Walt Disney was a real person. His creative genius is on display at this museum dedicated to his life and bigger-than-life imagination. Catch the special exhibit “Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World,” to learn about Mickey Mouse’s influence on art and entertainment.
104 MONTGOMERY ST. IN THE PRESIDIO, 415.345.6800, WWW.WALTDISNEY.ORG
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