San Francisco Family Travel Guide

San Francisco Family Travel Guide

• San Francisco Overview
• San Francisco Hotels
• San Francisco Attractions
• San Francisco Feature Articles
• San Francisco Adventure Trips
• San Francisco Airports
• San Francisco Flights
• San Francisco Vacation Rentals

Other Guides for San Francisco

• San Francisco Travel
• Beach Guide
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
• Gay and Lesbian Guide
• Parks and Outdoors Guide
  • Fishing
  • Nature

Family Destinations Near San Francisco

• Monterey, CA
  (86 mi.)
• Lake Tahoe, NV
  (155 mi.)
• Yosemite National Park, CA
  (157 mi.)

Travel Guides Near San Francisco

• San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, CA (2.2 mi.)
• Presidio of San Francisco, CA (3.0 mi.)
• Fort Point National Historic Site, CA (4.0 mi.)
• Daly City, CA (5.3 mi.)
• Angel Island State Park, CA (6.2 mi.)
• San Bruno Mountain State Park, CA (6.2 mi.)
• Brisbane, CA (6.6 mi.)
• Thornton Beach State Park, CA (7.0 mi.)
• Colma, CA (7.1 mi.)
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area, CA (7.5 mi.)

Pacific Coast Family States/Provinces

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Oregon
• Washington

Family Travel Destinations

• United States
  • Mid-Atlantic
  • Midwest
  • Mountain West
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Coast
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
• Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
• Mexico
  • Cancun
  • Cozumel
  • Ixtapa
  • Los Cabos
• Caribbean
  • Bahamas
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Jamaica
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
• Central America
  • Belize
  • Costa Rica
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Panama
• Europe
  • Central Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Mediterranean
  • Scandinavia
  • Western Europe

Golden Gate Bridge (Corbis)

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Hotels

from: $149

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Hotel Del Sol

3100 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94123 Map

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Handlery Union Square

351 Geary St.
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Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

495 Jefferson Street at Hyde Street
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Attractions

The Exploratorium

In the Palace of Fine Arts (at Marina Blvd.)
3601 Lyon St
San Francisco, California

Distance: 2.6 mi. (from destination center)

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Scientific American magazine rated the Exploratorium "the best science museum in the... Read More

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California Academy of Sciences

Golden Gate Park
55 Concourse Dr
San Francisco, California

Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center)

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San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences has been entertaining locals and tourists for... Read More

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Alcatraz Island

Pier 41, near Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco, California

Distance: 2.3 mi. (from destination center)

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Visible from Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island (also known as the Rock) has seen a... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near San Francisco

	Distance (mi.)
San Francisco International Airport	11.1 map	Flight Deals to SFO
Oakland International Airport	11.7 map	Flight Deals to OAK
San Jose International Airport	40.0 map	Flight Deals to SJC

Other Smaller Airports near San Francisco

	Distance (mi.)
Modesto Municipal Airport	80.0 map
Carmel/Monterey Peninsula Airport	88.2 map
Merced Municipal Airport	109.7 map

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Flight Deals to San Francisco

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San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)	$104
Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO)	$126
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)	$136
Las Vegas (LAS) to San Francisco (SFO)	$177
Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO)	$196

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Feature Articles

• Top Ten Family Budget Vacations
  Money is always an issue when it comes to plotting that annual outing for you and your brood. And these ten locales rank high on adventure and affordability.
• September Family Travel Guide
  
• April Family Travel Guide
  
• The Weekenders
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  Rock Climb Near Mammoth Lakes

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

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  San Francisco to Mount Tamalpais Trek
  Wine Country Trekking
  from $1050, 5 days
  This 5 day/4 night trek vacation beautifully combines city elegance with fabulous hikes and natural beauty. The trek begins in San Francisco,...
  
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  San Francisco to the Wine Country Trek
  Wine Country Trekking
  from $2450, 10 days
  Enjoy a ten day signature trek vacation where you will see and experience the best of the San Francisco Bay Area. This vacation takes you to San...
  
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  Tomales Bay to the Wine Country Trek
  Wine Country Trekking
  from $1300, 4 days
  Enjoy this four day trek vacation which is designed for those looking for a short, luxurious getaway. You begin your vacation on the shore of...
  
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  Mount Tamalpais to the Wine Country Trek
  Wine Country Trekking
  from $1500, 6 days
  Enjoy this six day trek vacation which traverses beautiful Mount Tamalpais and finishes in the Wine Country. You will visit Sausalito and Muir...
  

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San Francisco Vacation Rentals

from: $299

The City House With Amazing Ocean Views

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6

Amenities: Garage, No Pets, Non-Smoking

from: $240

Classic Victorian Sleeps Six

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6

Amenities: Computer Access, DVD Player, Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, TV, Wireless Internet Access

from: $250

Dolores Park Victorian

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4

Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Fireplace, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Refrigerator, Stove, TV

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