KimmyinLA Posted September 17, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2019 We have the full day in port. Kiddo is pretty easy going and enjoys most things. Any suggestions for a fun way to spend the day as a family? Does not necessarily have to be "kid-centric." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philob Posted September 18, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Ghiradelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop https://www.ghirardelli.com/StoreLocations-SanFrancisco-Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted September 18, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Our kids take the grandkids to SF a few times a year (we live about 90 min). The kids like the Exploratorium and it's very close to the pier. https://www.exploratorium.edu/ Also the Steinhart Aquarium: https://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/steinhart-aquarium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyochem Posted September 18, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Second the Exploratorium—great visit. Hubby and I still go even though our kids are in college. It’s also fun to rent bikes and cycle to the Golden Gate Bridge. My girls really enjoyed that trip (when they were 8 and 10). My kids also really liked the touristy stuff too—Riding a cable car, visiting Fisherman’s Wharf, going to the arcade museum, seeing the seals at the pier, going to Hyde Street Pier, Alcatraz. You can do all of this in one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Milhouse Posted September 18, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2019 How about Musee Mechanique, a few blocks from Ghirardelli's. It has a large collection of mechanical arcade games that you can put a quarter or two in and play. I think we spent about $5 in there and had a fun time. A couple of machines ate our quarters though. We didn't bother trying to get a refund but it looked like they'll get your game going or give your quarter back if you asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 18, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Musée Mécanique, Exploritorium, a walk through Chinatown's main streets and North Beach (Little Italy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piperpals Posted September 18, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 18, 2019 All the above, there is also a Ripley's Believe it or not museum that is cool and take the cable car. If you are at Union Square and looking for somewhere to stop and eat there is a Cheesecake factory at the top of Macy's with cool view of the square, and great desserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 18, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Just say "No" to TCF in one of the great food cities in America. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piperpals Posted September 19, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2019 On 9/18/2019 at 1:14 PM, scottca075 said: Just say "No" to TCF in one of the great food cities in America. Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyochem Posted September 23, 2019 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/18/2019 at 1:14 PM, scottca075 said: Just say "No" to TCF in one of the great food cities in America. I take out-of-town folks to the Cheesecake Factory on Union Square for the view and experience on the patio. We only get drinks and appetizers (and save room for food elsewhere!) but you cannot beat the view! On a nice day, it is beautiful! I love it (and I grew up in the Bay Area). I have found it to be a nice break from sightseeing before going to dinner and a show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 23, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, disneyochem said: I take out-of-town folks to the Cheesecake Factory on Union Square for the view and experience on the patio. We only get drinks and appetizers (and save room for food elsewhere!) but you cannot beat the view! On a nice day, it is beautiful! I love it (and I grew up in the Bay Area). I have found it to be a nice break from sightseeing before going to dinner and a show. For a view and an experience take them to The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus on Union Square or the Sky Bar at the Loews Regency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyochem Posted September 23, 2019 #12 Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 minute ago, scottca075 said: For a view and an experience take them to The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus on Union Square or the Sky Bar at the Loews Regency. Good choices as well. Where we go is usually based upon who we take. I have found that teens and tweens (and 8 year olds like the OP asked about) like the Cheesecake Factory better than other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyinLA Posted September 25, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Thank you everyone. These are all great suggestions. I did not know about the Musee Mechanique so we will add it to our stop! Should we expect to spend about 3-4 hrs at the Exploratorium? Longer? Shorter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezedr Posted September 25, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 25, 2019 8 hours ago, KimmyinLA said: Thank you everyone. These are all great suggestions. I did not know about the Musee Mechanique so we will add it to our stop! Should we expect to spend about 3-4 hrs at the Exploratorium? Longer? Shorter? We spend lots of time there as I love all the hands on stuff. 4 hours would be a reasonable length of time. It would give you a chance to do lots of activities but not overwhelm anyone. Enjoy, we love it as adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyinLA Posted September 25, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted September 25, 2019 4 hours ago, wheezedr said: We spend lots of time there as I love all the hands on stuff. 4 hours would be a reasonable length of time. It would give you a chance to do lots of activities but not overwhelm anyone. Enjoy, we love it as adults. Thanks so much. This gives us a good idea of how to loosely plan our day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted September 26, 2019 #16 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Shoot, I almost forgot about the Seward Street Slides! (and the others) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsosure23 Posted September 27, 2019 #17 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I just went to the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio and it was amazing. My 9 year old son loved it. The view from the little park outside isn't too bad either, almost under the Golden Gate Bridge. https://www.waltdisney.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 30, 2019 #18 Share Posted September 30, 2019 On 9/25/2019 at 1:40 AM, KimmyinLA said: Thank you everyone. These are all great suggestions. I did not know about the Musee Mechanique so we will add it to our stop! Should we expect to spend about 3-4 hrs at the Exploratorium? Longer? Shorter? It's where Julie Andrews armed wrestled the machine in The Princess Diaries. Bodin's Sourdough bread is right there in the parking lot. Check out the breads flying overhead Upstairs is a small company museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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