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USS Pampanito Submarine (0 Miles)

San Fransico

Come visit the USS Pampanito located at Pier 45, Fisherman's Wharf. USS Pampanito (SS-383) is a World War II Balao class Fleet submarine museum and memorial.

Childrens Creativity Museum (1 Miles)

San Francisco

The Children's Creativity Museum is San Francisco's arts and technology museum for kids of all ages. Great idea for things to do in San Francisco with kids.

Segway San Francisco Electric Tour (1 Miles)

San Francisco

Glide With the Original San Francisco & Sausalito Segway Tour Company- Since 2004 More fun than walking, more eco-friendly than driving -- the Segway is the best way to see San Francisco or Sausalito!

Recess Urban Recreation (1 Miles)

San Francisco

Recess offers play, community, wellness & eduction to local families.

Aquarium Of The Bay (2 Miles)

San Francisco

Discover what lies beneath the waves of San Francisco Bay.Journey through crystal filled tunnels filled with 20,000 aquatic animals. Touch Sharks, rays and sea stars. One of the many fun places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Sa...

Pier 39 (2 Miles)

San Francisco

There is something for everyone at PIER 39, San Francisco's Premier Bay Attraction, a festival marketplace with more than 110 stores, 12 Bay view restaurants, and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages including, our world-renowned sea lion...

Bay Quackers Duck Tours (2 Miles)

San Francisco

San Francisco Duck Tours - Experience San Francisco's newest attraction and a better way to see San Francisco, on board one of DUKW's, (we call 'em Ducks!) an original, refurbished World War II Amphibious landing craft.

Blue and Gold Fleet Boat Tours (2 Miles)

San Francisco

Blue & Gold Fleet, the Bay Area's premier provider of Bay Cruise, Ferry Service and Motorcoach Tours, is located at PIER 39 in San Francisco. The famous one-hour Bay Cruise sails along the City's waterfront, past the PIER 39 sea lions, under the Gold...

Ripley's Believe It or not Museum (2 Miles)

San Francisco

Two floors and over 10,000 square feet filled with the strange, the unusual, and the unbelievable! See in person the incredible "Believe It or Nots" you've read about in the Ripley books and cartoons and seen on television.

San Francisco Fire Engine Tours (2 Miles)

San Francisco

Looking for something different and exciting to do. San Francisco's Fun and Only Spectacular Big Red Shiny Mack Fire Engine The RED HOT way to tour the Bay !

The Randall Museum (2 Miles)

San Francisco

The Randall Museum offers a unique haven where children and adults can explore the creative aspects of art and science and make discoveries about nature and the environment by direct participation in classes, workshops, special events, and clubs.

Bike And Roll (2 Miles)

San Francisco

The perfect way to explore San Francisco is on a bicycle. Bike and Roll offers many guided and self-guided tours for all ages. We have Trek comfort adult bikes. And for the kids; Burley trailer, Tag-along, or kids small bikes. Bring your family an...

San Francisco Railway Museum (2 Miles)

San Francisco

The San Francisco Railway Museum celebrates the history of rail transit in San Francisco and explores its significant impact on the quality of urban life in this great city throughout its storied history

The Cartoon Museum (2 Miles)

San Francisco

.The Cartoon Art Museum is the only museum in the western United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. This unique institution houses approximately 6,000 original pieces in its permanent collection.

Alcatraz Island (2 Miles)

San Francisco

Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes. Ri...

Exploratorium (2 Miles)

San Francisco

The Exploratorium is an experimental, hands-on museum designed to spark curiosity, regardless of your age or familiarity with science. There are hundreds of exhibits to touch, pick up, and tinker with. Your curiosity can be your compass to endless di...

San Francisco Children's Art Center (2 Miles)

San Francisco

We offer a full range of classes in our Fort Mason studio, for children ages 22 months to 12 years of age. Classes begin for two year olds and preschoolers, as well as an adult/child class for toddlers and their caregivers.

California Academy Of Sciences (2 Miles)

San Francisco

Whatever your interests, the new Academy is designed to engage and inspire like no other museum on the planet. Not only is the building, itself, a stunning architectural achievement but the new Academy contains multiple venues, hundreds of unique exh...

The Purple Crayon (2 Miles)

San Francisco

Purple Crayon is an arts and crafts studio for children and adults. We give parents an easy way to help their children express creativity. Everyone will enjoy coming to our warm, inviting space where messiness and free expression are encouraged.

The House Of Air (3 Miles)

San Francisco

- an indoor trampoline park located in the historic airplane hangar in The Presidio of San Francisco. Our athletic and recreational facility is host to open trampoline jump time, aerial and physical training on trampolines, trampoline dodgeball, and ...

San Francisco Zoo (5 Miles)

San Francisco

At the San Francisco Zoo, it's our mission to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in California.

Bay Area Discovery Museum (9 Miles)

Sausalito

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor facility at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, serving over 300,000 visitors per year on its 7.5 acre Sausalito campus. Great idea if you're looking for fun places for kids in Calif...

Crab Cove Visitor Center (9 Miles)

Alameda

Crab Cove Visitor Center at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda features all new exhibits opened in April 2004. You can see bay creatures in the 800-gallon aquarium system, use interactive stations for varying age groups to view microscopic animals...

Children's Fairyland (10 Miles)

Oakland

This is a 10-acre outdoor park in Oakland's Lakeside Park at Lake Merritt that features beautiful displays, rides, and entertainment inspired by children's literature. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in O...

Habitot Childrens Discovery Museum (11 Miles)

Berkeley

Habitot Children's Museum is the East Bay's award-winning hands-on discovery museum for young children, recently nominated 'Best Museum 'in the Bay Area in Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect.com's 2009 Parents' Pick Awards.

Hall Of Health (11 Miles)

Berkeley

he philosophy of the Hall of Health is that health and human biology go hand in hand: an understanding of how the body works provides a meaningful context for all of the practices that promote good health. More than 350,000 visitors of all ages have ...

Playland not at the beach (12 Miles)

El Cerrito

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is a temperature-controlled 9000-square foot building chock-full of amazing things to see and do.

CuriOdyssey (14 Miles)

San mateo

Create a vortex, make objects fly, and meet furry, scaled and finned animals! At CuriOdyssey, children can get up close with the natural world through interactive science exhibits, a native animal zoo, public and group programs, and seasonal camps.

Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia (15 Miles)

Burlingame

See the World's Largest Pez Dispensing Machine, an example of every Pez dispenser made, unique exhibits of other classic toys and more at this museum of memorabillia!

The Golden Gate Bridge (15 Miles)

San Francisco

is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay onto the Pacific Ocean. As part of both US Highway 101 and State Route 1, it connects the city of San Francisco on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula ...

Safari Run (15 Miles)

San Mateo

Only at Safari Run "The Healthy Entertainment Center” can you keep it Fun, Healthy, and Educational for your kids! Experience an unforgettable time with their giant climbing play structure, designed for the entire family! They run kids' camps, fitn...

Redwood Regional Park (13 Miles)

Oakland

On Redwood Road, just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland, is a hidden redwood forest whose peaceful groves give little evidence of its bustling past.

Chabot Space and Science Center (13 Miles)

Oakland

Chabot Space & Science Center inspires and educates students of all ages about our Planet Earth and the Universe. Its observatory, planetarium, exhibits, and natural park setting are a place where a diverse population of students, teachers, and th...

Muir Woods National monument (17 Miles)

Muir Woods National Monument contains 6 miles of trails. There is a 1/2 hour loop, a 1 hour loop, and a 1 1/2 hour loop as well as longer hikes on trails that extend into surrounding parks.

Oakland Zoo (14 Miles)

Oakland

The Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society. Founded in 1922 by Henry Snow, the Zoo has been located in its current Knowland Park location since 1936. Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park...

Oyster Bay (15 Miles)

San Leandro

An astonishing diversity of wildlife can be seen at this shoreline park under development just south of Oakland International Airport. Marsh hawks, black-shouldered kites, red-tailed hawks, and shorebirds abound. Views of the Bay are spectacular.

Golden Tee Golfland (19 Miles)

Castro Valley

Is golfing your style? Try your skills on one of our golf courses.Golden Tee is home of the hottest cutting edge games like Tekken 5 DR, Drum Mania V4, Guitar Freaks v4,Initial D 4 Mario Cart 2, DDR Super Nova 2, Deal Or No Deal AND MORE!

Golden Gate Railroad Museum (23 Miles)

Redwood City

Welcome to the Golden Gate Railroad Museum (GGRM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of steam and passenger railroad equipment, and the interpretation of railroad history in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (27 Miles)

Vallejo

Family fun is what we're all about at Six Flags. So get ready to let loose and laugh. From the highest heights to the gentlest adventures, we've got plenty of rides you can enjoy together.

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (27 Miles)

Palo Alto

A happy place where children and their caregivers come to explore, discover, and play through hands-on science exhibits and a diverse community of live animals.

Waterworld (26 Miles)

Concord

This massive 20,000-square-foot activity pool features seven family slides, the lily pad walk and the Dragon's Tail slide complex! One of the many fun places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in California

Kids Castle Indoor Fun Center (27 Miles)

Newark

Kids Castle offers a separate area for infants to 3 year olds, full of exciting, colorful play equipment designed for their specific needs. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Newark for kids.

Pixieland Amusement Park (27 Miles)

Concord

This is a small amusement park that is perfect for young kids. They have rides ~ about 10 of them or so that are geared towards the younger ones. There are only about 10 or so, so it is a place that you can go and hang out for a few hours.

Sunoma Traintown (36 Miles)

Sonoma

Welcome to Sonoma TrainTown ~ "The Most Well-Developed Scale Railroad in the Americas!" Whether you're an over-sophisticated or under-sophisticated train enthusiast, make tracks to Sonoma TrainTown and spend a day in the heart of Wine Country riding ...

Deer Hollow Farm (35 Miles)

Los Altos

A fun educational centre where kids can see some livestock, learn some skills, and take a self-guided tour to learn about the history of Deer Hollow Farm.

California Splash Water Park (31 Miles)

Pleasanton

Located next to Shadow Cliffs there are 4 great water slides that will keep you and your family entertained

Golfland USA (36 Miles)

Sunnyvale

Mini Golf at Golfland USA is more than just playing "a round" If golfing is your style, then try one of our two 18 hole miniature golf courses.

Adventure Cat Sailing Tours (40 Miles)

Napa

Experience the best in San Francisco Sailing on the beautiful San Francisco Bay with Adventure Cat Sailing Charters. Our legendary sunset sails and relaxing afternoon Bay cruises are the perfect way to see the breathtaking San Francisco cityscape and...

Western Railway Museum (39 Miles)

Suisun City

A rare opportunity to experience California as it was 100 years ago. Take an electric train trip through the peaceful, picturesque Montezuma Hills over the original historic main line of the Sacramento Northern Railway.

Californias Great America (39 Miles)

Santa Clara

Great America is Northern California's favorite place for family fun and thrills starring your kids' favorite Nickelodeon characters, and the most family rides in the Bay Area.

Golfland (37 Miles)

Milpitas

You have NOT played mini-golf until you�ve played at Milpitas� three beautiful courses in a lush setting offer a challenge and a wacky good time! You have NOT played mini-golf until you�ve played at Milpitas� three beautiful courses in a lush...

Antioch Waterpark (37 Miles)

Antioch

Antioch features a small municipal water park with five water slides. The park is very reasonably priced. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in California

Golf N Games Family Fun Center (37 Miles)

Antioch

Golf N Games Family Fun Center is the place to be for Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Birthdays, Arcades, Video Games, Batting Cages and good old fashion family fun.

Scandia Family Fun Centre (42 Miles)

Fairfield

Scandia Family Center is nine acres of entertainment for the entire family. We feature two award winning miniature golf courses, state-of-the-art Lasertron Lasertag arena, lil' indy raceway go karts, waterbugs, rock wall and extreme air bounce, baseb...

Jelly Belly Candy Tour (42 Miles)

Fairfield

Step into our factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, apricot, cinnamon or pineapple, whatever is being cooked up that day. A visit to our candy making factory in Fairfield, Calif., located about an hour's drive north of San Francisco, is a sugary ...

The Jungle Fun and Adventure (41 Miles)

San Jose

The Jungle is the West's premier indoor family entertainment center for children under 12 and their parents. We provide you with a "WOW" entertainment experience in our jungle themed 20,000 sq. ft. play facilities.

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (42 Miles)

San Jose

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States -- including objects from pre dynastic times through Egypt's early ...

Childrens Discovery Museum (42 Miles)

San Jose

Visit Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose where you can expect to test, crank, listen, prod and tinker. One of the largest museums of its kind in the nation, CDM's 150 interactive exhibits lead visitors to explore, understand and enjoy the world ...

Happy Hollow Zoo (42 Miles)

San Jose

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a fun place for the whole family. It is divided into 2 main sections; a zoo and an amusement park. The zoo has many different animals to see: a hippo, jaguars, meerkats, lemurs, wallabies and more. There is a petting zoo wi...

The Tech Museum of Innovation (42 Miles)

San Jose

The Tech is singularly focused on inspiring the innovator in everyone it reaches. Truly hands-on and interactive exhibits, divided among themed galleries, offer guests a truly memorable experience.

Cucina Bambini Kids Cooking (44 Miles)

San Jose

We offer culinary education covering a wide range of cooking techniques, along with safe food handling, etiquette and nutrition. We provide a fun and relaxed environment where children will build confidence and be encouraged to use their creativity i...

Safari West (49 Miles)

Santa Rosa

The natural world awaits you... Faster is not always better. In a world increasingly dominated by technology, instant communication and instant gratification, Safari West stands as a tangible testament to the joy of the natural world, where the pa...

Nut Tree (49 Miles)

Vacaville

A unique mix of your favourite retail stores, restaurants and services, as well as the beloved and newly renovated Nut Tree Plaza, designed specially for kids. An enjoyable and memorable experience for the whole family.

Raging Waters (46 Miles)

San Jose

Raging Waters San Jose, Northern California \'s Largest Waterpark, offers 23-acres and millions of gallons of family fun and attractions, including the newest ride Dragon\'s Den. Raging Waters features thrilling high-speed slides, and family attracti...

Pacific Coast Air Museum (52 Miles)

Santa Rosa

Founded in 1989, the Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historical aircraft and provides an educational venue for students and the community....

Golfland (49 Miles)

San Jose

Golf Land is one of the only true gaming arcades left in the Bay Area. Unlike Chuck E. Cheese and most mini golf establishments, Milpitas Golf Land is sure to provide family entertainment while not compromising its appeal to older teens and kids.

Roaring Camp Railroads (53 Miles)

Felton

See California's towering redwood forests from two historic railroads on your next visit to the San Francisco or Monterey Bay Areas. Travel by steam train up a narrow-gauge track through the Big Trees to Bear Mountain or by beach train down the sceni...

Petrified Forest (57 Miles)

Calistoga

Step back in Time, over 3 million years, and follow the trail of majestic petrified redwood giants arrayed before you in a fascinating grove in beautiful California wine country

Sharpsteen Museum Association (57 Miles)

Calistoga

The Sharpsteen Museum's permanent exhibits are designed to present the history of the upper Napa Valley from its pre-history to post World War I with an emphasis on people and changes brought by the period of U.S. emigration and development.

Old Faithful Geyser of California (57 Miles)

Calistoga

Come visit the show of California's Old Faithful Geyser, a spectacular, nature-directed performance. The stage, walled by thick bamboo and plumed pampas grass, appears as an innocent pool of shallow water until time for the major attraction.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (58 Miles)

Santa Cruz

The Boardwalk's roots go back to 1865, when John Leibrandt opened a public bathhouse near the mouth of the San Lorenzo River. Other bathhouses followed and scores of tourists began visiting Santa Cruz to enjoy the highly-touted natural medicine of ba...

Neptunes Kingdom (58 Miles)

Santa Cruz

Watch out for pirates as you play through on the Buccaneer Bay two-story 18-hole miniature golf course. Test your skills inside Smuggler's Arcade playing video games and pinball.

The Mystery Spot (58 Miles)

Santa Cruz

The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. It is a circular area of effect around 150 feet or 46 meters in diameter. Within the Mystery Spot you will be stunned as your perceptio...

The Beach Boardwalk (60 Miles)

Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is recognized as the best seaside park in the world. Our vibrant, bustling amusement park is renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting, and friendly attitude.

Explorit Science Center (65 Miles)

Davis

Explorit Science Center is a regional,hands-on science center for all ages. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in California

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There are so many fun places to go with kids in California - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look below, lots of the best things to do with children in CA