Family-Friendly One-Day Road Trip Itinerary in San Francisco, USA

Day 1: City Adventures

San Francisco, USA

8:00AM

Breakfast at Mama's on Washington Square

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Mama's, famous for its delicious French toast and crab omelettes, providing the perfect fuel for your family's adventures.
Located in North Beach, it's a short 10-minute drive or 20-minute walk from most San Francisco hotels.
USD 70, 1 hour

9:30AM

Exploring Golden Gate Park

After breakfast, head to Golden Gate Park, where the kids can enjoy the playgrounds, and you can visit the California Academy of Sciences featuring an aquarium, planetarium, and a natural history museum.
Drive for about 15 minutes from Mama's to the park.
USD 40 (family ticket), 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Park Chalet

Enjoy a fantastic lunch at Park Chalet, which offers outdoor seating and a great view of the waves, serving seafood burgers and kid-friendly pasta options.
It’s a short 5-minute drive from the park.
USD 80, 1 hour

1:30PM

Visit to the Exploratorium

Post-lunch, head to the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum that will have both kids and adults engaged and learning in playful ways.
A scenic 15-minute drive along the waterfront takes you to the Exploratorium.
USD 80 (family ticket), 2.5 hours

4:00PM

Stroll the Embarcadero

After the museum, take a stroll along the Embarcadero for beautiful views of the Bay Bridge, where you can also grab an ice cream from a nearby vendor.
A quick 10-minute drive will get you there.
USD 10 (ice cream), 1 hour

5:30PM

Dinner at Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Cap off your day with dinner at Tony's Pizza Napoletana in North Beach, known for its award-winning pizzas that the whole family will love.
A 15-minute drive back to North Beach from the Embarcadero.
USD 90, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Evening Walk at Fisherman’s Wharf

End your day with a leisurely walk around Fisherman’s Wharf to see the sea lions basking in the sun and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
It's just a 5-minute drive or a 20-minute stroll from Tony's.
Free, 1-2 hours
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