Family-Friendly Activities in the Bay Area, California
If you’re visiting the Bay Area, California, for the first time, it can be hard to find activities that provide something that everyone – and not just your kids – will enjoy. Here are our tips.
1. Presido: Off the Grid
Market, American
2. Dolores Park: the Mission
Park
3. Highway 1
Bridge
4. Oracle Park: Giants game
Park, Stadium, Historical Landmark
Baseball is officially America’s top sport after football, and even if you’re not a Giants fan, this historic ballpark offers a brilliant outing for the family. The Giants have had success over the past several years, so catch a game and help root them on.
5. Alcatraz Island
Building
6. Marin Headlands: Golden Gate Bridge view
Bridge
7. Muir Woods
Forest, Park
Take the family to the forest that featured in scenes from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Muir Woods is a huge redwood forest north of San Francisco, where the average age of a redwood is between 500 and 800 years old. You can hike to the top, which takes several hours, or visit the beach. The drive to Muir Woods is extremely picturesque, with plenty of opportunities to pull off the road and grab some family pictures. Remember to bring water and some snacks if you expect to be hiking for a while.
8. Whale-watching
Historical Landmark
9. Golden Gate Park
Botanical Garden, Museum, Park
10. Pier 39
Market, Shopping Mall
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