Presidio of San Francisco Playground (Sacramento Street)

Presidio Heights inn on a quiet street, a calm base with school-age kids.

An enclosed playground in Presidio Heights that keeps little ones contained.

Swings, a slide, a sandbox and climbing structures, with a full-length basketball court that is the star of the park.

Free room of hand-drawn engines, brass helmets and 1906 photographs, kept by volunteers. Short hours, so check before making the trip.

Laurel Heights café with a calm play room for babies through preschoolers.

Calm bakery with cupcakes that work for babies through school-age kids.