
It's one of the best things to do in San Francisco with kids, as it will keep every entertained for at least an hour or two. You can peek in the quarters and see where the people on board ate and hung out while living on board. You can spend time in the main console where the navigators run the sub. Inside, you will learn all about what it's like to live and work on a submarine. The intact vessel was slightly modified and is now a floating San Francisco museum. Have you ever been on a real submarine? The USS Pampanito is one of two historic ships docked at Pier 45 in Fisherman's Wharf. It's an easy way to plan your stay! You'll find it here. Suggested Itinerary: If you are spending the weekend, check out my Perfect Weekend with Kids suggested itinerary. You can also head down into the large and colorful Steinhart Aquarium. Grab tickets to see a show at the Morrison Planetarium. Walk through the four-story rainforest and watch the butterflies fly around the rainforest. There are several fun activities for both kids and adults. The most visited museum in San Francisco is the California Academy of Sciences. > Discover 10 of the best family-friendly museums in SF 3. > More about what it's like to visit the Exploratorium


It's a great way to spend the day in San Francisco with kids. Other top stops include the weather area, where you can see temperatures and weather patterns all around the world, their tornado exhibit, and the sounds and colors areas. Here, you can visit hundreds of exhibits where you will learn how electricity works, what causes earthquakes and how important everyday items are made. The Exploratorium is a hands-on, educational museum for kids of all ages.

> More about visiting the Aquarium of the Bay Other fun things to do at the aquarium include the hands-on lab where you can touch a starfish, a baby shark, or a stingray.
