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Golden Gate Bridge (Corbis)
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San Francisco Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Ride a cable car around hilly San Fran
  • Push and play with 700 exhibits at the Exploratorium
  • Produce your own cartoon at Zeum
  • Bicycle and rollerblade in Golden Gate Park
  • Tour "the Rock," Alcatraz Prison

San Francisco Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

It's easy to fall in love with San Francisco: Surrounded on three sides by shimmering water, the city has rolling hills, a lively waterfront, cable cars, great parks, and a host of family-friendly attractions.

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Hotels

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Handlery Union Square
351 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 1.0 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
Traveler Rating
4.4 out of 5 36 reviews
4.4 out of 5
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Hotel Del Sol
3100 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94123
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 1.9 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0 out of 5
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4.6 out of 5 5 reviews
4.6 out of 5
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Maxwell Hotel
386 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 1.0 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0 out of 5
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Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

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California Academy of Sciences
Between 4th and 5th sts
875 Howard St
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Distance: 0.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Originally clustered around the Music... Read More

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The Exploratorium
In the Palace of Fine Arts (at Marina Blvd.)
3601 Lyon St
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Distance: 2.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description:

Scientific American magazine rated the... Read More

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Alcatraz Island
Pier 33, near Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, California
Distance: 2.3 Miles (from destination center)
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Family Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
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San Francisco Vacation Rentals

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San Francisco Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking
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San Francisco Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Filtered water, Fireplace, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Towels
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Toaster, Utensils, VCR
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