{"id":605,"date":"2011-10-26T16:57:48","date_gmt":"2011-10-26T21:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/?p=605"},"modified":"2011-10-26T20:57:10","modified_gmt":"2011-10-27T01:57:10","slug":"family-san-francisco-toddlers-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sftodo.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/26\/family-san-francisco-toddlers-teens.html","title":{"rendered":"Best San Francisco Family Activities | From Toddlers to Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"2e5142c0289a1f785cf2dcce097231a4\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\r\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-6725039255769208\";\r\n\/* Reno Hotels Leaderboard *\/\r\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"0584775893\";\r\ngoogle_ad_width = 728;\r\ngoogle_ad_height = 90;\r\n\/\/-->\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\r\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Whether your child is a toddler or teen, San Francisco offers much more than Fisherman\u2019s Wharf and cable cars for our young visitors to enjoy.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: black\"><strong>Babies and Toddlers<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/ggpark.html\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  \" src=\"http:\/\/faroutcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Haight-and-Golden-Gate-Park-039-e1300064744681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Golden Gate Park<\/p><\/div>\n<p>1. The Marina District and Crissy Field<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/mgreen.html\">Marina\u2019s<\/a> broad and flat sidewalks make this the ideal neighborhood for a stroll.\u00a0 Crissy Field, a bay front \u201cboardwalk\u201d with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/goldengatebridge.html\">Golden Gate Bridge<\/a> views, is peaceful and quiet, perfect for a napping toddler.<\/p>\n<p>2. \u00a0Neighborhood playgrounds<\/p>\n<p>Let your toddler run around in one of San Francisco\u2019s 90 secluded playgrounds.\u00a0 If you\u2019re in\u00a0North Beach, make a pit stop at Michelangelo Playground.\u00a0 Pacific Heights? Head to Alta Plaza Park. Chinatown? Dive into the bustling Willie Wong Playground.<\/p>\n<p>3. Golden Gate Park<\/p>\n<p>Golden Gate Park is San Francisco\u2019s answer to New York\u2019s Central Park. Paved trails lead to great lawns, lakes, and even a bison range. \u00a0It\u2019s an ideal spot for an urban picnic.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: black\"><strong>Children under 10<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<dl>\n<dt><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  \" src=\"http:\/\/faroutcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/GoldenGateBridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/dt>\n<dd>Golden Gate Bridge from the Presidio<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>1. The Exploratorium<\/p>\n<p>Build your own robot or create your own light art at The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/goldengatebridge.html\">Exploratorium<\/a>. It\u2019s so much fun, even parents don\u2019t want to leave.<\/p>\n<p>2. Lands End and the Presidio<\/p>\n<p>Well-maintained <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/presidioparksanfrancisco1.html\">walking trails<\/a> take you through eucalyptus groves and past the rocky Pacific coast to reveal jaw-dropping vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/sanfranciscogiants.html\">San Francisco Giants<\/a> Game<\/p>\n<p>The 2010 World Series Champions play right in downtown San Francisco, making it one of the easiest sports venues to get to.\u00a0 Definitely get seats in the infield to keep an eye on all the sailboats vying for \u201csplash hits\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: black\"><strong>Preteens<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" src=\"http:\/\/faroutcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Day-2-Japan-Center-e1300063899558.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cell Phone Accessories at the Japan Center<\/p><\/div>\n<p>1. Candlelight Tour of Fort Point<\/p>\n<p>November through February, the National Park Service hosts evening tours of Fort Point, situated right below the Golden Gate Bridge. Built in the 1850\u2019s and later used to house WWII soldiers, Fort Point\u2019s open-air architecture ensures incredible nighttime views and spooky guests.<\/p>\n<p>2. Japantown<\/p>\n<p>Imagine your local Hello Kitty store occupying a department store, and then add in new Sanyo characters, rows of cell phone accessories and comic books, ice cream crepe wraps, and sushi boat restaurants.\u00a0 One of only three <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/japantown-san-francisco.html\">Japantowns<\/a> in the world, this is a must-see.<\/p>\n<p>3. Top of the Mark<\/p>\n<p>Get proper and fancy with lunch or afternoon tea at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/hotels\/classy\/markhop.html\">Top of the Mark<\/a>.\u00a0 The food and service is top notch, and the 360 degree view from the tallest building on the tallest hill is downright dazzling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: black\"><strong>Teenagers<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" src=\"http:\/\/faroutcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/classicmercedes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hanging out in the Mission<\/p><\/div>\n<p>1. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/haight.html\">Haight Ashbury<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Drop off a bouquet for Jimi, dance to an impromptu music performance, or shop at the renowned Amoeba records, the Haight is still the eccentric heart of San Francisco.\u00a0 Once the epicenter of counterculture, the Haight is now family friendly and lined with funky boutiques.<\/p>\n<p>2. Rock out to live music<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco is home to many iconic music halls, including The Fillmore, The Great American Music Hall, and the Warfield Theater. \u00a0If jazz is more your style, head to Yoshi\u2019s on Fillmore Street.<\/p>\n<p>3. Street art tour of the Mission District<\/p>\n<p>Since the 1970s, street art has permeated every sidewalk, alley, and public building in the hip <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sftodo.com\/missn.html\">Mission District<\/a>. You can hunt for and find works by Banksy and Shepherd Fairey, in addition to dozens of local artists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>by Maria\/Far Out City. \u00a0Maria plans and publishes San Francisco Bay Area day trips at <a href=\"www.faroutcity.com\">FarOutCity.com<\/a>. \u00a0All photos copyright by 2011 Far Out City.<\/em><\/p>\n<!--CusAds0-->\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your child is a toddler or teen, San Francisco offers much more than Fisherman\u2019s Wharf and cable cars for our young visitors to enjoy. Babies and Toddlers 1. 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