Outdoor Activities Guide for San Francisco Kids

Families can enjoy the outdoors in San Francisco and the Bay Area all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking through parks and scenic beaches, tidepooling, redwood trees, and amazing playgrounds.

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Make bubbles strong enough to catch and bounce in with fun science experiments for kids.
Fun & Messy Backyard Science Experiments for Kids This Summer
Jump rope songs can turn a kid workout into a game.
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20 Jump Rope Workout Games and Songs for Kids
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Pack some paper and pencils in your backpack for a nature scavenger hunt. Photo by Melissa Hillier/Flickr
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Make bubbles strong enough to catch and bounce in with fun science experiments for kids.
Fun & Messy Backyard Science Experiments for Kids This Summer
Build a worm tower or bake solar oven s'mores in these fun experiments.
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Gather 'round the campfire and sing some fun songs. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
21 Classic and Funny Campfire Songs for Any Camping Trip
Gather around the campfire and sing some of these catchy tunes.
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Revel in the dirty hands! Outdoor activities help kids sleep better and jumpstarts their imaginations.
30 Easy & Fun Outdoor Activities in Nature for Kids
Have fun in nature and get your hands dirty in the great outdoors.
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Lake Anza is a gorgeous spot for a dip in nature. Photo by photo by Jason via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Swimming Lakes and Swim Holes Near San Francisco You Need To Discover
Dive into these natural swimming pools!
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Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.
40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids: Backyard Games, Playground Games, and More
Set them loose outdoors for these backyard games like Steal the Bacon.
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V. Sattui Winery is the perfect place for a picnic.
Best Kid-Friendly Wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and the San Francisco Bay Area
Save your babysitting money and take the kids to these family-friendly Bay Area wineries.
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