Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience

Indoor mini golf where every hole is a San Francisco landmark. Two short courses, air conditioned, and quick enough for a preschooler.

Ghirardelli Square dim sum with a moderate room; small plates for babies through school age.

Ghirardelli Square residences with full kitchens, a practical pick for longer family stays.

A free art-deco building shaped like a ship at the end of Aquatic Park, with WPA murals inside and sand right outside the door.

Lively Wharf sundae stop with outdoor seating and room for strollers; every age gets a scoop.

Original comic strip and animation art in one small gallery near the wharf. Quick to walk, and a fair trade for a kid who draws.