California Academy of Sciences

The aquarium inside the Academy of Sciences: a coral reef tank, a swamp with an alligator, and a touch tide pool. Included with Academy entry.

A small walled garden in Golden Gate Park planted with everything Shakespeare mentioned. Quiet, benches, and a good pause between the museums.

Golden Gate Park art museum with a free observation tower at the top: ride the lift up for the view even if the galleries are a hard sell.

The oldest public Japanese garden in the country: a steep arched drum bridge kids insist on climbing, koi ponds, and tea and mochi at the house.

An easy energy burn between museum stops, with blue play structures right near the big cultural attractions in the park.

Inner Sunset Tartine with a changing table and stroller room.