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
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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

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• California
• Hawaii
• Oregon
• Washington

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  • Costa Rica
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Panama
• Europe
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Hotel Del Sol

3100 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94123 Map

Distance: 1.9 mi.
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Handlery Union Square

351 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102 Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
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Argonaut Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel

495 Jefferson Street at Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109 Map

Distance: 2.3 mi.
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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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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
Oakland International Airport	11.7 map
San Jose International Airport	40.0 map

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

Originating	From
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco (SFO)	$106
Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco (SFO)	$106
San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)	$106
Las Vegas (LAS) to San Francisco (SFO)	$126
Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO)	$126

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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.
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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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