Fun for Everyone in San Francisco

San Francisco is a wonderful vacation destination for the entire family. There is much to see and do for young and old.

Many of the best attractions in the city are educational and are disguised as fun so your kids will not complain. And, if you have not been to California before, as an adult you will learn the history of one of the state's most important cities. There are also many areas around the city you can visit on day trips by ferry, bus, train, or car. If you like more adventure, you can charter a boat and cruise around the bay, take sailing lessons or hang glide.

When you take the entire family along on a vacation, you do not want your small kids to get cranky and tired from an overloaded day. Before you go, you should plan the attractions you want to visit. Include your kids, especially school-age children and teens in the planning process. Let them choose some of the attractions you will visit. This makes the vacation easier on the whole family. Once you have visited San Francisco, you will want to return so you can plan attractions for a return visit.

One of the places your children will enjoy is the Exploratorium. It is a public science museum with many hands-on activities. This is one place that disguises learning as fun for both children and adults. The exhibits in this museum have been created by visual and performing artists as well as scientists and educators. You may want to put the Exploratorium at the top of the list to be enjoyed by the entire family.

Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf is an excellent place to visit on your vacation. It features the Magic Carpet Ride for the whole family and the little ones will enjoy the Carousel. You can take a powerboat or sailboat ride, play video games at the Riptide Arcade or visit the largest attraction, the Aquarium of the Bay. The Aquarium is located at the edge of Pier 39 and focuses on local aquatic animals such as sharks and other animals found in San Francisco Bay and the surrounding waters. Fisherman's Wharf is alo known for its seafood restaurants.

Just across the bridge in Oakland is Children's Fairyland, U.S.A. It is the first theme park in the United States created for families with young children. It is spread over 10 acres and features the oldest, continuously operated puppet theater in the United States. The admission is inexpensive and this will be a highlight of the trip for the younger members of the family.

If you like jelly beans, the Jelly Belly Factory tour is free and operates daily from 9 am to 4 pm. You and the kids will learn how jelly beans are made.

There are other attractions such as the San Francisco Zoo and Six Flags Marine World which you and your children will enjoy.

The best vacation is one in which you and your family can relax and have a great time. San Francisco is an ideal city to visit for family time.

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