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.
Outdoor Adventures for Bay Area Families
Hike amongst iconic landmarks. Photo courtesy of Nicole Findlay
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Kiddos will love the arched drum bridge. Japanese Tea Garden photo by Nicole Findlay
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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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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.
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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.
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Bring an explosion of color to your driveway with this homemade fizzy sidewalk chalk paint. Photo by author Liz Baill
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Hike amongst iconic landmarks. Photo courtesy of Nicole Findlay
Family-Friendly Urban Hikes in San Francisco
Escape the city for serenity without straying too far.
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Pick apples at Apple Ridge Farms and do all the favorite fall traditions at Apple Hill. Photo courtesy of Gina Ragland
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Don't forget to bring home apple pie and apple cider!
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