National Maritime Museum
Kid essentials
About this place
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.
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Chocolate shop and sundae counter in the old factory square. Free sample at the door, and a fountain outside to sit by while the ice cream goes down.
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.
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.