10 cool things to do with the kids this summer in San Francisco

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10 ideas for you to have fun with your kids!

 

Whether you're visiting or living in San Francisco, you should love them... and your kids too.

 

  

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES

In San Francisco, on Wednesdays in Santa Cruz, in Marin and in Oakland at Jack London Square... Wherever you are, there will always be a movie to watch.

San Francisco - Film Night in the Park

Santa Cruz - Free Movies on the Beach

Jack London Square OaklandWaterfront Flicks

Marin County - Film Night in the Park

 

 

A MUSEUM 

You will have a choice. For an exhibition, 28 CHINESE at the Asian Art Museum is definitely our recommendation! Otherwise, the Exploratorium and the Academy of Sciences are always sure bets.

28 Chinese at the Asian Art Museum

Ai Weiwei is still in San Francisco

with 27 other Chinese artists. Read more.

 

 

LET'S GO TO THE BEACH

Pick one of the 6 beaches selected by Emma within a 1-hour drive of San Francisco. If you feel like in the mood for a slightly longer drive, head to Capitola. You won't regret it.

 

 

PLAY PINBALL NEAR HAIGHT STREET

after a crepe or a galette at 2nd Act.

Crêpe La Vie - Infos

Free Gold Watch - 1767 Waller Street

www.freegoldwatch.com

 

 

HAVE AN ICECREAM WITH A VIEW

Head to Bi-Rite on 18th to savor it at the Dolores Park or on Divisadero and then admire the Painted Ladies. Check our addresses of icecream stores in SF.

 

 

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

Try the Stern Grove Festival on a Sunday afternoon. Genuine SF experience!

 

 

GRAB YOUR BIKE

And here is our top 5 best bike rides.

 

 

MAKE EXPERIENCES

at the Exploratorium! Always a renewed exciting visit.

 

 

TAKE THE CABLE CAR

And make a stop at the Cable Car Museum. It's free and definitely worth it.

 

 

FIND THE GREAT LABYRINTHS OF SAN FRANCISCO

Check the cool selection detailed on SFist.com Get lost in these 7 amazing SF labyrinths.