Bar Crudo

Divisadero favorite with a changing table; go early with kids and the room is yours.

Mexican with outdoor seating and a menu that suits sharing with kids.

The Painted Ladies hill: a wide lawn to run down, benches with the postcard view, and a playground at the top end.

A donut shop near Lafayette Playground known for large donuts.

A tree-shaded playground right across from the Painted Ladies, with separate structures for older and younger kids plus a sandbox.

More nature walk than playground outing, with winding trails, old oak trees and steep climbs to surprisingly big views.