Looking for fun kid-friendly activities in and around San Francisco? We asked our savvy San Francisco Bay Area Mom Bloggers for their favorites, and the answers are as diverse as the Bay Area itself.

Whether you're a local or first-time visitor, their recommendations, as well as the more specific ones below, are sure to be hits with your family. 

San Francisco

1. Crissy Field, San Francisco

"We love spending a sunny day at Crissy Field. It has the intense spirit of the ocean, world-class views, and plenty of space to spread out and frolic. We like to bring a picnic and meet several families for a giant day-long party. I grew up in the desert of West Texas so I never take for granted what a gift it is to enjoy the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay." -Robin Dutton-Cookston of  The Foggiest Idea

2. Chinatown, San Francisco

Silicon Valley Mamas, Suz Lipman of Slow Family Online, and Debbie Abrams Kaplan of Frisco Kids all recommend exploring Chinatown, where kids can watch how fortune cookies are made and sort through various goods (both quality and kitch) at ethnic stores.

3. California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco 

"We are huge fans of the California Academy of Sciences. We go a lot, and my son always finds something new to marvel at." -Very Bloggy Beth of  Very Bloggy

4. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

"It has so much to offer — the Japanese Tea Garden, Academy of Sciences, the Carousel, walking trails and lots of space for picnics. We could visit Golden Gate Park once a week and always experience something new." - Natali, Alex, Jennifer, Nathalee of MommyBeta

5. Alta Plaza Park, San Francisco

"My daughter Chloe loves the big slides and playing in the sand at Alta Plaza Park. I love going there with her because the breath-taking view of San Francisco is hard to beat." - Natalie Zee Drieu of Coquette Maman