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826 Valencia
826 Valencia Street (415) 642-5905

This unique non-profit writers' lab offers free workshops for everyone. The workshops feature not only fiction and non-fiction writing, but also other forms of word-driven cre ...more»

A Pea in the Pod
345 Sutter Street (415) 391-1240

For the high-end fashionista or the practical shopper, A Pea in the Pod is the best maternity clothing store in the country. They carry designer labels but also house-branded ...more»

AAA of Northern California, Nevada, and Utah
Various locations (800) 922-8228

AAA is the largest motor club in the country. Their local club, AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah, offers car, travel, insurance, and other services to the community ...more»

Adventure Out
P.O. Box 7040 , Santa Cruz, CA (800) 509-3954

Adventure Out started as an outdoor adventure program exclusively for women. Today, the company offers activities and adventures for everyone.Classes:Surf! Surfing clinics are ...more»

Aldea Niños
1017 Valencia Street (415) 874-9520

The cutest baby store can be found in the heart of the hip and happening Valencia corridor. The boutique is dedicated to toys, books, furniture, gear, and clothing for hipster ...more»

Alice's Restaurant
1599 Sanchez Street (415) 282-8999

Alice's serves great Hunan & Mandarin food for lunch and dinner seven days a week. They offer a lunch menu of about $5.75–$6.75 per item with rice and soup. Dinner items are $ ...more»

Ambassador Toys
Various locations (415) 345-8697

Ambassador Toys is one of the last few remaining local toy stores in the City. Both branches are well-stocked with toys and books for kids of all ages. This is a great place t ...more»

Annie's Hot Dogs
Various locations (415) 861-0778

Annie's Hot Dogs is a small business that started in San Francisco in 1983 that has hot dog carts across the City including Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Civic Center Plaza, ...more»

Aqua Surf Shop
Various locations

This place isn't just for surfers. They carry must-have items for beach trips such as UV-protection clothing, lycra sun shirts, and one-piece suits for kids. They have boogie ...more»

Ark Toys
Various locations (415) 821-1257

This local chain has an amazing collection of quality toys. They carry puppets and marionettes, musical instruments, puzzles, games, and more. The Presidio Heights location ha ...more»

Baby Gap/Gap Kids/Gap Maternity
Various locations

Everyone knows about the Gap. And everyone loves Baby Gap and Gap Kids for basic clothing for infants, toddlers, tweens and teens. Don't miss the bargains in their online stor ...more»

Bamboo Reef Enterprises, Inc.
584 4th Street (415) 362-6694

You don't have to leave the City to get scuba diving lessons. Bamboo Reef is a dive shop and school that has been around for over 40 years. The school is an excellent SSI SCUB ...more»

Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
Various locations , , CA

Enjoy dining inside or outdoors on the patio. Barney's has an extensive menu of burger toppings, such as Maui Waui, Sunshine, and Canadian burgers for adults. Those who don't ...more»

Baskin Robbins
Various locations

Baskin Robbins has been around for so long, we often forget it's there. Besides scooped ice cream, sundaes and pre-packed quarts and novelties, Baskin-Robbins' menu features a ...more»

Bay Area Discovery Museum
557 McReynolds Road , Sausalito, CA (415) 339-3900

Just under the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge is a fantastic place where children and their families will find activities in art, science, and culture. The museum has a ...more»

Bay Area Scuba
390 Lang Road , Burlingame, CA (650) 579-1954

If you are looking specifically for SDI and Padi scuba diving certification, sign up with Bay Area Scuba Diving Center. Kids ages 10 to 14 can get their SDI and Padi Junior Op ...more»

Bean There Cafe
201 Steiner Street (415) 255-8855

Bean There is a well-lit cafe and coffee shop not too far from Duboce Park. It has the best of everything...a great variety of coffees and teas, fresh pastries (bagels, croiss ...more»

Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream
Various locations

No day is complete without a trip to the ice cream parlor. San Francisco–inspired flavors, such as Cherry Garcia and Wavy Gravy, join other favorites such as Chunky Monkey and ...more»

Beverly's
418 Westlake Center , Daly City, CA (650) 756-7999

Beverly's is a wonderful fabric and craft store located just minutes away from the City. For the sewing buff, they have tons of cool fabrics for pajamas, play clothes, and all ...more»

Bistro Boudin and Bakery Museum
160 Jefferson Street (415) 928-1849

Boudin Bakery’s two-story flagship building at Fisherman’s Wharf allows visitors to observe the 5,000-square-foot bakery in action. Learn the story of sourdough French bread, ...more»

Bistro Burger
Various locations

Your kids are always welcome at Bistro Burger. They have yummy burgers, salads, and finger foods, all for between $5 and $10. The Drumm Street location has a giant Etch-a-sket ...more»

Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals & Tours
Various locations (415) 202-8888

Offering tours and rentals to residents and tourists alike, Blazing Saddles provides bike rentals, maps, and guided tours in the City, over the Golden Gate Bridge, and through ...more»

BookPig Book Rental Club
25 Stillman Street, Suite 100 (415) 661-7202

Don't have time to hit the library? Here's another option for borrowing books without leaving your home. BookPig is a book rental club backed by a recommendation engine that l ...more»

BookShop West Portal
80 West Portal Avenue (415) 564-8080

Getting your kids interested in books is one of the best things you can do to help them develop a life-long love of words. BookShop West Portal has an impressive children's co ...more»

Brooks Shoes for Kids
3307 Sacramento Street (415) 440-7599

Four stars for child friendliness! With a hopscotch on the floor, a kids' play area, and stroller parking in front, Brooks Shoes for Kids is a kid-friendly and popular place t ...more»

Bubble
3108 Fillmore Street (415) 771-0570

Need a place to shop for children's books, toys, and clothes while keeping your little one entertained? Head over to Bubble (formerly Crafty Kids) and shop for top brand names ...more»

Buca di Beppo
855 Howard Street (415) 543-7673

Make sure you are hungry before you step into this place. The family-style menu makes ordering fun and easy; servings are enormous (one plate could easily feed five), and the ...more»

Bug and Bean Photography
 (408) 470-0707

Bug and Bean Photography offers on location photography in the San Francisco Bay Area. They specialize in natural light photography for expecting moms, babies, and families.

Build-a-Bear Workshop
24 Willie Mays Plaza (415) 278-9684

Build-a-Bear Workshop gives your little one an opportunity to design and create a new stuffed animal! You start with an empty "stuffed" animal, then fill it up, add a sound bu ...more»

California Pacific Medical Center's Newborn Connections
3698 California Street (415) 600-2229

In conjunction with the Women and Infants Center at California Pacific Medical Center, Newborn Connections provides resources and information to expectant and new parents.Pare ...more»

Carmel Blue
1418 Grant Avenue (415) 362-2583

Carmel Blue in North Beach provides a unique and personal experience for expectant and early stage parents. They offer products, classes, support, and resources to budding fam ...more»

Chenery Park Restaurant
683 Chenery Street (415) 337-8537

Chenery Park Restaurant offers an upscale dining experience at reasonable to moderate prices. The food is excellent and the service is quick and friendly. Kids love the mac an ...more»

Chevy's Fresh Mex
201 3rd Street (415) 543-8060

Chevy's offers great American-Mexican food at affordable prices. Kids love the chips and salsa and a lot of the dishes are pretty kid-friendly. Raise money for your school by ...more»

Chloe's Closet
Various locations (415) 642-3300

Chloe's has a great selection of gently used children's and teen clothing, as well as a good selection of maternity outfits. There are lots of playthings in the middle of the ...more»

Chow
Various locations (415) 552-2469

Chow offers four locations with two in the City. They are friendly, accommodating, and affordable neighborhood restaurants. They have lots of basic fare that will appeal to th ...more»

Citikids Baby News Store
152 Clement Street (415) 752-3837

This is San Francisco's largest children's department store. They offer thousands of items in stock in their 7,500-square-foot store, ranging from baby care items, baby-proofi ...more»

Clarion Music Center
816 Sacramento Street (415) 391-1317

Clarion Music Center is a terrific music store in the heart of Chinatown that sells musical instruments from all over the world. This is the place to look for unusual instrume ...more»

Cliff's Variety
479 Castro Street (415) 431-5365

If you're looking for a campy toy, such as a wind-up sparking dinosaur or a rubber snake, Cliff's Variety will surely have it. At the front of the store are several aisles of ...more»

Cold Stone Creamery
Various locations

Cold Stone Creamery has a unique process of serving up their ice cream. Get what you want–fruits, nuts, candy, whatever you want, and they'll mix it with rich and creamy ice c ...more»

Comic Jumps
 (650) 444-1800

Inflatable jumpers, balloons, even table and chair rentals are available through Comic Jumps. Browse their selection by theme, or rent a popcorn, cotton candy, or snow cone ma ...more»

Costumes on Haight
735 Haight Street (415) 621-1356

Going to Costumes on Haight is a crazy experience. With over 1,000 costumes in stock year round, you can find just about anything! Inventories include: vintage clothing, wigs, ...more»

Cowley Studios
2325 3rd Street, Studio 224 (415) 864-4240

Looking for family pictures that will last a lifetime? Check out Cowley Studios. They are confident that you will love their work and order all kinds of prints, albums, framed ...more»

Crepes on Cole
100 Carl Street (415) 664-1800

Welcome to a great neighborhood gathering place for comfort food that offers huge portions of crepes, omelets, salads, and sandwiches. You'll find all kinds of people hanging ...more»

Crissy Field and Crissy Field Center
1199 East Beach Drive (415) 561-7690

Crissy Field was an immensely popular destination for locals and tourists alike even before its restoration, but now Crissy Field reflects the grandeur and the beauty that sur ...more»

Currents of San Francisco
911 Valencia Street (415) 648-2015

Among candles, soaps, stationery, kitchenware, and other unique gifts are a great assortment of baby clothes, toys, blankets, and other items perfect for a baby shower or birt ...more»

Cypress Avenue Sage Femmes
713 Cypress Avenue , South San Francisco, CA (650) 745-8195

Women interested in natural, drug-free environments for their birth should schedule an orientation at Cypress Avenue Sage Femmes, a full-service midwifery practice and are cov ...more»

Dawdy Photography
821 California Drive , Burlingame, CA (650) 342-3006

Dawdy Photography is a studio specializing in portraits, babies, pets, and maternity photos. Photo sessions are available in the studio, in your home or selected location. The ...more»

DayOne: The Center for New and Expectant Parents
3490 California Street, Suite 203 (415) 440-3291

DayOne's goal is to provide all the essential baby services, support, and products that new parents and babies need during this most important time of life...all in one conven ...more»

Discount Fabrics
Various locations

If you need fabric for Halloween costumes, table drapery with kid fun themes or something shiny for a princess, drop by this store. Great prices. With two locations in the Cit ...more»

Dottie Doolittle
3680 Sacramento Street (415) 563-3244

Dottie Doolittle is a neighborhood store specializing in children's clothing with a flair, carrying the best in exclusive American and European manufacturers. In addition to s ...more»

Dream Dinners
390 EL Camino Real, Suite R , Belmont, CA (650) 595-4545

Having trouble getting dinner ready lately? Try out Dream Dinners, the original meal assembly concept designed to help busy families prepare delicious home-cooked dinners to s ...more»

EarthBaby, The Compostable Diaper Service
 (650) 641-0975

This eco-friendly diaper delivery solution might just resolve the cloth vs. disposable diaper debate. EarthBaby delivers compostable diapers in most of the Bay Area, including ...more»

Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
18 Virginia Avenue (415) 206-2086

Emmy's has fantastic homey food and a funky, relaxed atmosphere. They have huge portions that you can share with your kids. They have booths and will set up your toddler in a ...more»

Eric's Restaurant
1500 Church Street (415) 282-0919

Great Hunan and Mandarin food. It's a very nice and clean restaurant. The staff is friendly and the food is very quick to arrive at your table. They provide paper on the table ...more»

Esperpento Restaurant
3295 22nd Street (415) 282-8867

Esperpento set off the explosion of tapas restaurants in the Mission and throughout the City. It gets mixed reviews from parents (too crowded, too loud, which is both good and ...more»

Family Snow Adventures

 Just going to the snow can be a great thrill for kids (particularly City kids).  While snow vacations can be really expensive, a quick day trip or an overnighter doesn't need ...more»

Fashion After Passion
1205 Lincoln Avenue , Alameda, CA (510) 769-6667

This store must have the Bay Area's largest nursing bra inventory with over 7,000 to choose from! But that's not all. They have maternity wear and children's and infants' new ...more»

Fiddlesticks
540 Hayes Street (415) 565-0508

The Hayes Valley shopping district is home to many boutiques carrying wares from local designers. Fiddlesticks is one of these stores that showcase artists and designers based ...more»

Flax Art & Design
1699 Market Street (415) 552-2355

Flax has an amazing selection of art supplies for professional to amateur artists. They have a large collection of beautiful paper, a lot of which is handmade, and works of ar ...more»

Forbeadin'
 (415) 641-1414

Forbeadin' used to have a store and offered classes and advice on materials and craft. Forbeadin' classes and workshops are great for creating terrific gifts and jewelry. They ...more»

Fresca Peruvian Restaurant
Various locations

You won't find pasta, chicken tenders or pizza here but delicious Peruvian food that will knock your socks off. The wraps range from shrimp, chicken, beef, and lamb to veggie ...more»

General Bead
637 Minna Street (415) 255-2323

With over 25,000 items including Japanese, Czech, and Taiwanese seed beads; semi-precious, Austrian, Czech, and Turkish crystals; sterling, beaded curtains, and plastic craft ...more»

Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop
900 North Point Street (415) 474-3938

Yum! A San Francisco original, Ghirardelli's famous chocolates are a sight to see in this great gathering place for families. Order your sundae, cone, shakes, hot or cold choc ...more»

Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point Street (415) 775-5500

Ghirardelli Square is an historic San Francisco destination offering shopping, waterfront dining, art galleries, family events, walking tours and more. Check out the informati ...more»

giggle
2110 Chestnut Street (415) 440-9034

This ultra-hip store carries all kinds of high-end gear, clothing, furniture, toys and more. They pay attention to the quality of their inventory as every item passes through ...more»

Ginkgo Photo - Photography by Jennifer Zee
1345 Clement Street (858) 722-1068

Jennifer Zee's photographs are fresh and fun, creative, and genuine. This enthusiastic photographer will work with your family to find a suitable location. The photo session w ...more»

Giorgio's Pizzeria
151 Clement Street at 3rd Avenue (415) 668-1266

Need a place to have an end-of-season team celebration? Want to take the kids to a pizza place that is not only family-friendly but also has a delectable selection of pizzas a ...more»

Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut Street (415) 641-1440

Families love the Potrero Hill location not only because they are quick with the booster seats, crayons, and food service, but they also have a big area in the back of the res ...more»

Golden Gate Park Golf Course
970 47th Avenue (415) 751-8987

Golf is fun, even in foggy weather. Enjoy a day with a bucket of balls, play a round on the 9-hole course, or practice on the putting greens. This is a walk-up, first-come, fi ...more»

Goodwill Industries
Various locations

With nine locations in San Francisco, Goodwill Industries makes it easy and affordable to shop for kids. Pre-owned clothes, books, games, bikes, furniture, toys and more are y ...more»

Growing Up
240 West Portal Avenue (415) 661-6304

This fun store has great gifts and supplies for children. You can find quality craft kits, great kids' jewelry, books, puzzles, stuffed animals, and other toys you can only fi ...more»

Guitar Center
1645 Van Ness Avenue (415) 409-0350

So your kid wants to be in a rock band? You know that means an investment in the equipment that usually costs more than their annual allowance. For the best deals in contempor ...more»

gumgirl baby photography
333 Lexington Street (415) 648-3342

gumgirl baby was started by Kathy Miller, an award-winning photographer, who has shot for magazines such as San Francisco, TIME, Details, Elle Girl, Fast Company, and Wired. I ...more»

Gymboree
Various locations

This is a nationwide chain that is based in the Bay Area and a great place to buy basics and seasonal children's clothing and shoes. You'll always find something in the sale r ...more»

H&M
Various locations

This transplant clothing store from Sweden has some great finds for everyone in the family, especially teenagers and tweens. There are a bunch of stores in the Bay Area but on ...more»

Haight Ashbury Music Center
1540 Haight Street (415) 863-7327

Born in the glory days of classic rock in the early ’70s, the Haight Ashbury Music Center has been a mainstay in the local music scene. That is, everyone from the starving art ...more»

Hair Fairies
2238 Fillmore Street (415) 292-5900

Have the dreaded head lice invaded your household? There’s Hair Fairies to the rescue! This unique head lice-removal salon uses a three-step nit zapping process plus non-toxic ...more»

Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California
1234 Divisadero Street (415) 921-7658

The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California is an essential resource for those who have a family member with hearing and speech/language disorders.Services for youth ...more»

Heartfelt
436 Cortland Avenue (415) 648-1380

There's lots of adorable stuff in this neighborhood gift store for that special baby shower or birthday. Heartfelt has a limited selection of baby books, but they are carefull ...more»

Hobby Company of San Francisco
5150 Geary Boulevard (415) 386-2802

A quirky but equally imaginative hole-in-the-wall is the Hobby Company of San Francisco. You can find materials to build doll houses, model planes, or even do some needlepoint ...more»

Holiday Family Support Resources

This is a list of resources for families who are need of extra support this holiday season. Please call ahead.General Support:• Larkin Street Youth Services, 701 Sutter Street ...more»

Home Safety Services
1169 Chess Drive, Unit D , Foster City, CA (650) 571-7774

Calling parents of infants and toddlers! Are you starting to think about baby proofing your home? And to all parents, are you worried that your family is not prepared for an e ...more»

Honeys and Heroes
3366 Sacramento Street (415) 567-6780

Honeys and Heroes is a funky children's clothing store in the tony Presidio Heights shopping district. You'll find all the hip brands here—Diesel, Ed Hardy, Vans, Miss Sixty,  ...more»

Hot Headz
4027 24th Street (415) 821-6556

Hot Headz offers reasonably priced haircuts by a talented group of stylists. Since they are full-service, it's easy to take the whole family in for a cut/style and have everyo ...more»

Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream
2790 Harrison Street (415) 550-6971

Ready to try flavors like malted dulce de leche, Red Hot Banana, and sweet corn blackberry? You and your kids can sample and order these and many more enchanting flavors, made ...more»

I Scream for Ice Cream in San Francisco

It doesn’t always feel like summer in San Francisco but City folks still enjoy their ice cream. Most of these shops make their own with the same passion that local chefs have ...more»

Jamba Juice
Various locations

Jamba Juice serves up delicious, nutritious, all-natural energizing smoothies and juices that kids love. Each one is filled with refreshing fruit flavor and provides three to ...more»

Janie and Jack
Various locations (877) 449-8800

Janie and Jack is a sister company to Gymboree but styles offered are a little more traditional than the older sibling. It's a great place to shop for special occasion outfits ...more»

Japanese Weekend
500 Sutter Street (415) 989-6667

If you are looking for unique and fashion-forward maternity and nursing wear, head to Union Square and visit Japanese Weekend, a little maternity boutique tucked away on Sutte ...more»

Jeffrey's Toys
685 Market Street (415) 243-8697

One of the few independent toy stores is right in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Jeffrey’s Toys has been around for decades and has a nice selection of toys for a wide a ...more»

Joe's Cable Car Restaurant
4320 Mission Street (415) 334-6699

Some of the best freshly ground burgers in the City can be found here. Come hungry as their portions are large. You can also find hot dogs, corn dogs, and salads. They have bo ...more»

Joe's Ice Cream
5420 Geary Boulevard (415) 751-1950

This ice cream parlor and grill has been serving homemade ice cream since 1959. Though Joe's original recipe is still in use, the owners have merged it with some tropical and ...more»

Joey Chandler Photography
 (415) 948-3959

Looking for something a little beyond the standard portrait session? Joey Chandler takes pictures at places you know, and gets results that will look great hanging in your hom ...more»

KBToys.com

Find all of your toy shopping needs right at your fingertips. It is so much easier to browse and purchase online than with your toddlers in tow. Particularly useful is the fea ...more»

Kids Cuts
85 29th Street (415) 643-8582

Kids Cuts is a "Hair Salon for the Young & the Young at Heart." Young kids can get their hair cut while sitting in a special chair shaped like a plane or car. Older kids sit i ...more»

Kids Night Specials at San Francisco Restaurants

Tired of cooking the family meal but wished it wasn't so expensive to eat out with the whole family? Ready to teach the little ones some fine dining manners? Many restaurants ...more»

Kids Only
1608 Haight Street (415) 552-5445

Kids Only on Haight Street carries one of the widest selections of hand tie-dyed and Batik clothing created by local artists for kids from newborn through size 14. Clothing in ...more»

Kinder Sport Junior Ski & Sport
3566 Sacramento Street (415) 563-7778

This is the place to go for those comfy down gloves, snow boots, rain gear, swimwear, and more. If you are heading to the snow and your toddler is under-dressed, head over to ...more»

Kira Sugarman Shemano Photography
2131 Lyon Street (917) 825-3093

Kira Sugarman Photography specializes in documentary-style pregnancy, babies, kids, and family photography. Custom photo shoots and albums are her signature product. Special e ...more»

Kookle Toys
6 Clement Street (415) 938-6885

Kookle sells wonderful toys for kids, from babies through teens, and even for pets! They carry a wide selection of educational, arts and crafts, and science kits. Many toys ar ...more»

La Corneta Taqueria
Various locations

To cater to their tiny customers, this popular taqueria serves baby burritos or just a plate of rice and beans. The Glen Park location can be very busy at peak hours. The Miss ...more»

La Victoria Bakery and Kitchen
2937 24th Street (415) 642-7120

La Victoria Bakery has been turning out sweet treats in the Mission since 1951. It is a bakery famous for its pan dulce, but lately they have also been serving delicious cupca ...more»

Ladybug Ladybug
3870 24th Street (415) 824-5477

This is a super cute store on 24th Street with lots of homegrown greeting cards, books, and clothes. They have tons of unique gifts by local artists. Kids love the toys and tr ...more»

Lice Patrol
 (415) 566-5423

Lice Patrol is made up of two mothers who have been trained at the Lice Solutions Resource Network, the only nonprofit treatment organization in the country. Lice Patrol offer ...more»

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired (featuring Enchanted Hills Camp)
214 Van Ness Avenue (415) 431-1481

The LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired (The LightHouse) serves blind and visually impaired children and adults in the community.Classes: Programs for youth ages 6 ...more»

Liguria Bakery
1700 Stockton Street (415) 421-3786

If you have never been to Liguria Bakery, you and your kids are in for a treat! This small family-run bakery opened in 1911 and is a true San Francisco jewel. They specialize ...more»

Lovejoy's Tea Room
1351 Church Street (at Clipper Street) (415) 648-5895

This charming tea room is set up with tables for two or more. The variety of china patterns, the smell of tea, and antique surroundings makes this charming tea room a real del ...more»

Mabuhay Kids - Clothes and Toys for Girls and Boys
1195-A Church Street (415) 970-0369

Visit this cute store in Noe Valley that carries clothing, shoes, and accessories for the 0 to 6 set. Many items are locally designed, stylish, handmade, and eco-conscious. Su ...more»

Maternity Xchange
Various locations , , CA (510) 814-1848

Need some new maternity clothes? Want to rid your closet of “like new” maternity wear? Check out Maternity Xchange, a consignment boutique specializing in mid- to higher-end m ...more»

McMoyler Method Birth University
2262 California Street (at Webster Street) (888) 724-7840

The McMoyler Method Birth University offers an innovative approach to childbirth classes. All classes are designed with the busy lifestyle of parents in mind. The courses are ...more»

Mel's Drive-In
Various locations

This is a place right out of Happy Days with home-style cooking.  They have a menu with a big variety for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They always have a blue light special, ...more»

Mendel's Art Supplies & Far Out Fabrics
1556 Haight Street (415) 621-1287

If you're looking for art supplies and costume materials or just need inspiration for kids' school projects, check Mendel's first. You'll find rooms full of hard-to-find color ...more»

Michael's
4925 Junipero Serra Boulevard , Colma, CA (650) 992-7271

Love craft stores? Need to get some supplies for your child's school project? Want to do some arts and crafts with your kids? You don't have to go all the way to the East Bay ...more»

Mission SF Federal Credit Union's Mission SF Community Financial Center
3269 Mission Street (415) 206-0846

Mission SF Community Financial Center, the non-profit affiliate of Mission SF Federal Credit Union, offers affordable credit, financial services, and education for low-income ...more»

Mission: Comics & Art
3520 20th Street, Suite B (415) 695-1545

This art gallery/comic book shop reflects the diversity and strengths of the Mission District; a junction point for the worlds of fine art, comic books, and popular culture. T ...more»

Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose Avenue (415) 648-2300

This family owned and operated ice cream shop has been making the best ice cream since 1953. In addition to the standard flavors, Mitchell's specializes in flavors from the tr ...more»

Moki's Sushi and Pacific Grill
615 Cortland Avenue (415) 970-9336

This terrific neighborhood spot provides a warm, friendly atmosphere, sushi and other Asian specialties with a California touch. Their new location is two blocks from the old ...more»

Mom's The Word
3385 Sacramento Street (415) 441-8261

This long-standing maternity clothing store has seen competition creeping into its space in the last few years. Nevertheless, the store still has a strong following, mostly th ...more»

Moonlight Cafe and Crepe House
634 Cortland Avenue (415) 647-6448

This is a very kid-friendly establishment in very kid-friendly Bernal Heights. Moonlight is a casual place to get a hearty breakfast, brunch, lunch, or early dinner. The crepe ...more»

Morrison School Supplies
400 Industrial Road , San Carlos, CA (800) 950-4567

Whether you are a school teacher beefing up supplies for the upcoming school year or a parent who wants to supplement and enrich your child's education, Morrison School Suppli ...more»

Motherhood Maternity
37 Serramonte Center , Daly City, CA (650) 992-1673

This chain of maternity clothing stores has left the City but there's still one close by in neighboring Daly City. Motherhood Maternity is a great place to stock up on materni ...more»

Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Factory
3810 Cypress Drive , Petaluma, CA (800) 429-4549

 ***** Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Factory Tour closed until further notice! ***** Come visit the oldest and largest sticker company in the United States! Since 1979, 160 employee ...more»

Mudpie
2185 Fillmore Street (415) 771-9262

Quality clothing, unusual toys, newborn gifts and much more can be found at this unique store. The toys here run from educational to just plain fun. The clothes are high-quali ...more»

Natural Resources
1367 Valencia Street (415) 550-2611

Natural Resources is a safe haven for pregnant moms, new parents, and their babies. Whether you are just needing a place to change a diaper, have a cup of tea and breastfeed y ...more»

Nest Maternity
1839 Divisadero Street (415) 673-3320

Everyone loves the friendly and personal service at Nest Maternity, a fashionable maternity and infant clothing boutique very close to UCSF's Mount Zion location. The hip and ...more»

Niall David Photography
 (415) 878-3983

   Niall David is a talented photographer based in San Francisco. He enjoys photographing editorially both people and things, with a specialty in families, children, ...more»

Noah's Bagels
Various locations (800) 931-6624

Lucky are the neighborhoods that have this bagel institution that started in Berkeley. They have delicious bagels, sandwiches, salads, and box lunches all for around $5. As th ...more»

Noe Valley Music
3914A 24th Street (415) 821-6644

Support your local businesses by shopping at Noe Valley Music. The store carries tons of string instruments and sheet music. They also offer guitar lessons and they are a grea ...more»

Ocean Cyclery
1935 Ocean Avenue (415) 239-5004

Looking for a classic one-speed or the latest super-gear-shifting bike with shocks for your kid? Stop by for a look. Ocean Cyclery is an independent, family-run bike shop that ...more»

One Stop Party Shop
1600 Church Street (415) 824-0414

Buy local! This really is your one-stop party shop! You can find party supplies year round for virtually any theme party at this small neighborhood shop. But at Halloween, the ...more»

Paradise Pizza and Pasta
393 West Portal Avenue (415) 759-1155

Paradise Pizza has a nice selection of pizzas, pastas, and salads and they have nightly specials. Sometimes there is live music to entertain the hungry families. Kids love to ...more»

Park Chalet Garden Restaurant
1000 Great Highway (415) 385-8439

Located in Golden Gate Park just steps from Queen Wilhelmina's Windmill and the fabulous Dutch Tulip Garden, the Park Chalet Garden Restaurant is an open-air dining room and b ...more»

Paxton Gate's Curiosities for Kids
766 Valencia Street (415) 252-9990

Paxton Gate is a curious and eccentric but delightful home, garden, and gift store in the Mission. Their kids store specializes in educational toys, old-timey games, recycled, ...more»

Pedal Revolution
3085 21st Street (415) 641-1264

Pedal Revolution refurbishes secondhand bikes, sells new and used bikes, and carries parts, accessories, and hard-to-find items.Pedal Revolution isn’t just your ordinary bike ...more»

Peekabootique
1306 Castro Street (415) 641-6192

Peekabootique is a children's clothing resale shop in family-friendly Noe Valley. The store carries gently used and new items from infant to size 6. Items include footwear, cl ...more»

Peekadoodle Kidsclub
900 North Point Street, Suite F100 (415) 440-7335

Need a one-stop-shop for activities for your little one while you get yourself some quiet time, a workout, or even just some time to hang out with other parents? Look no furth ...more»

Phoenix Books
3957 24th Street (415) 821-3477

Phoenix Books is a locally owned, independent book store stocking primarily used books. They have a great selection of kids' books and they host the Short Attention Span Book ...more»

Pier 39
Pier 39 (415) 705-5500

Locals shy away from this famous tourist spot but there are a lot of things to do at Pier 39. Besides all the restaurants and shops (many of them kid-friendly), the whole fami ...more»

PJ Library of the San Francisco Bay Area
200 N. San Pedro Road , San Rafael, CA (415) 499-1223

The PJ Library is a program of the ECE Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation of the San Francisco Bay Area. They mail FREE, high-quality Jewish children's literature a ...more»

Play-Well TEKnologies
216 Greenfield Avenue , San Anselmo, CA (415) 460-5210

Attention LEGO fans! Look no further than Play-Well TEKnologies to maximize your LEGO-building skills. Play-Well offers classes, workshops, and summer camps at public, private ...more»

Polly Ann Ice Cream
3138 Noriega Street (415) 664-2472

With over 500 unique homemade flavors (54 available each day), visitors can surely find what they're craving. In addition to the traditional flavors like chocolate chip and mi ...more»

Pomodoro
Various locations

Pomodoro is a popular gathering place for families because they have dependable pasta dishes and lots for kids to choose from. They will support your school by hosting a "Part ...more»

Rainforest Cafe
145 Jefferson Street, Suite 400 (415) 440-5610

When was the last time you had lunch at the foot of a cascading waterfall? The Rainforest Cafe brings the rainforest to you and your family, transforming the Fisherman's Wharf ...more»

REI Outdoor School
840 Brannan Street (415) 934-1938

The venerable outdoor sporting goods store offers outdoor classes in most of their Bay Area locations. They offer everything from Family Hiking, Backpacking, and Backcountry C ...more»

Rin's Thai
4301 24th Street (415) 821-4776

The decor and attitude toward kids is so relaxed that we've always been able to take our little ones to Rin's and feel comfortable. You'll find plenty of company. This is a fa ...more»

Russo Music
4072 24th Street (415) 655-3136

Russo Music, located in the heart of Noe Valley, is a store carrying instruments, music sheets, and more. They offer private lessons in all kinds of instruments, as well as di ...more»

Ruth's Children Shoppe
2469 San Bruno Avenue (415) 468-4399

Ruth's is a popular place for school uniform shopping. Whether you are looking for standard polo-type shirts or more elaborately designed sweaters and vests, Ruth's has a grea ...more»

Salvation Army Family Store
Various locations , , CA (415) 401-0698

Feel like shopping? There are cool gems to be found here if you are ready to do some searching. All of the clothes are used and gently worn, but you are sure to find some neat ...more»

San Francisco Archery
3795 Balboa Street (415) 751-2776

San Francisco Archery, which also goes by San Francisco Archery Academy or On Target 2k Mobile Archery Program, is mainly a pro shop that carries archery equipment. They do of ...more»

San Francisco Farmers Markets

Have you taken your kids to a farmers market? Kids can enjoy smelling, tasting, and feeling new fruits and vegetables. And what a great way to increase their awareness about t ...more»

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
151 Third Street (415) 357-4000

We are lucky to have this world-class contemporary art museum in our backyard. The SFMOMA has special exhibits of world-renowned modern and contemporary artists as well as an ...more»

San Francisco Night Doulas
 (415) 608-9177

Need some night time help with your newborn? Work with San Francisco Night Doulas, a cooperative of night postpartum doulas with no agency placement fees. All doulas are certi ...more»

Savor
3913 24th Street (415) 282-0344

Cafe Savor is one of Noe Valley's best brunch, lunch, or dinner destinations for families. Affordable, clean, and modern, Savor features hot and cold sandwiches, crepes, salad ...more»

SCRAP (Scroungers' Center for Reusable Art Parts)
801 Toland Street (415) 647-1746

SCRAP collects unwanted materials from businesses, institutions, and individuals for use by individuals, schools, and artists. It is a creative reuse warehouse and workshop sp ...more»

Seesaw
600A Octavia Street (415) 553-8070

Seesaw is a unique studio offering creative education and well-being for kids and families. Promoting social emotional resilience and multiple intelligences, the studio hosts ...more»

Seth Affoumado
538 Winchester Street , Daly City, CA (415) 731-7300

Seth Affoumado is a professional photographer with a personal touch. Seth photographs families and children in their natural envoronment. He also teaches a variety of classes, ...more»

Simply Uniforms
7801 El Camino Real , Colma, CA (650) 757-5722

Are all the local department stores fresh out of white polo shirts and black slacks? Head to Colma and find what you need at Simply Uniforms. Offering jumpers, shirts, slacks, ...more»

Ski Guide

by Amy Penticoff and Chris Loughran As our kids grow up and our families change, we've found that our needs in a ski resort have changed. And we've found that the description ...more»

Small Fry's
4066 24th Street (415) 648-3954

Small Fry's is one of the best places in San Francisco to buy baby shower or birthday gifts. They carry bathing suits, some books and toys, a limited number of shoes (mostly t ...more»

Snippety Crickets Cuts 4 Kids
3562 Sacramento Street (415) 441-9363

Don't fret over where to get your child's first haircut. This is the place! The folks at Snippety Crickets are very fast at what they do, and are all seasoned in the art of gi ...more»

speesees
1415 Valencia Street (415) 552-5808

This organic children's clothing line now has a flagship store in the Mission. Shop for all kinds of baby and kids clothing and baby basics like bibs, booties, burp cloths, ca ...more»

Sports Authority
Various locations , , CA (415) 734-9373

Sports Authority has just about everything you could think of for that active family. Whether you need an air mattress for a camping trip or some good running shoes, this is t ...more»

Sports Basement
Various locations (415) 575-3000

Sports Basement is a unique sporting goods store. Not only do they hold events, such as bike swaps, theater shows for kids, children's story time, and the ever-popular Materni ...more»

Sprout San Francisco
1828 Union Street (415) 359-9205

Sprout San Francisco is a natural and organic children’s boutique, providing everything you need to create a healthy home for your child. Shop for clothing, toys, gifts, gear, ...more»

Squat & Gobble Cafe and Crepery
Various locations

Even the pickiest of kids will find something to nosh on at a Squat & Gobble. Visit one of the branches before or after a playdate, a class, or a trip to a playground nearby. ...more»

St. Francis Fountain and Candy Store
2801 24th Street (415) 826-4200

More than an ice cream shop, the St. Francis is the place where the idea for the first 49ers football team was born. In addition to the yummy sundaes, shakes, and malts made w ...more»

Sunset Soccer Supply
3401 Irving Street (415) 753-2666

Hey all you little soccer stars! This is the place to get all of your gear. Whether you are a first-time soccer player or a master athlete, you can find your pads, cleats and ...more»

Super Suppers
1085 El Camino Real , Millbrae, CA (650) 652-9303

Have you heard about the new "superkitchens" where you can cook your family dinners for the week without doing any shopping ahead of time or cleaning up afterward? Super Suppe ...more»

TCBSF
1904 Taraval Street (415) 504-6021

Relax while you get your hair done in style. The owner and hairstylist at TCBSF is a mother of twins and her salon features a kids mezzanine in which kids can play, watch movi ...more»

The Boardsports School
Various locations , , CA (415) 385-1224

This award-winning windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), and kitesurfing school is located in two fantastic beaches in the Bay Area — Crown Beach Park in Alameda and Co ...more»

The Childproofer
P.O. Box 98 , Forestville, CA (800) 374-2525

Childproofer.com offers a wide variety of specialty safety equipment that you can buy online, including a lot of hard-to-find items. You can find fireplace covers, door and wi ...more»

The Children's Place
Various locations , , CA

The Children's Place is a large chain department store with a wide variety of adorable kids' clothing. From a newborn to your "big boy" (size 14), they have all the latest fas ...more»

The Garden Court at the Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery Street (415) 546-5089

The Garden Court at the elegant Palace Hotel is one of San Francisco's most beautiful dining rooms and was the hotel's carriage entrance over 100 years ago. Filled with flower ...more»

The Princess Project
P.O. Box 471045

So your daughter really wants to go to the prom but dresses have become so expensive that you can't afford them. Here comes the Princess Project to the rescue! Every year, thi ...more»

The Right Start
3435 Sacramento Street (415) 202-1901

Find unique toys, furnishings, educational activities, infant and toddler accessories and more at this fun chain store. They have a baby registry online and you can order on t ...more»

Therapista, Inc.: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy for Kids
 (415) 648-0196

Therapista, founded in 2001, is a small group of highly specialized pediatric physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists (also known as speech-languag ...more»

Thrift Town
2101 Mission Street (415) 861-1132

Every day is a treasure hunt at Thrift Town. Whether you are looking for a nice worn pair of jeans or a space heater, this enormous store has all you want and more. Find tons ...more»

Tiny Tots Diaper Service
138 Railway Avenue , Campbell, CA (408) 866-2900

Tired of washing 100 cloth diapers per week? Tiny Tots service delivers, picks up, and washes them for you. No rinsing necessary! If you are going cloth, this service is a lif ...more»

Toad's Food and Drink
1499 Valencia Street at 26th Street (415) 648-8623

Looking for a great place for a burger? Head on down to Toad's, a family-owned and family-friendly restaurant in the Mission. Their friendly and welcoming staff serves up fres ...more»

Ton Kiang
5821 Geary Boulevard (415) 387-8273

Ton Kiang has some of the best dim sum in the City and is a great place to try it if you've never had it before. Big families gather upstairs where the kids delight in watchin ...more»

Tower Burger
729 Portola Drive (415) 504-6340

This neighborhood joint won't let you down. The burgers (made with beef from Niman Ranch), the salads (surprisingly large), and the fish and chips will satisfy most people. Th ...more»

Town School Clothes Closet
1850 Polk Street (415) 929-8019

Families at Town School for Boys in Pacific Heights donate all of the items for sale at this secondhand store. You will find fine used clothing (many with designer labels) for ...more»

Toy Boat Dessert Cafe
401 Clement Street (415) 751-7505

Nummy! When you are craving something sweet and creamy after dinner, head to Toy Boat to satisy that sweet tooth. Toy Boat Dessert Cafe is more than a wonderful ice cream shop ...more»

Toys to Grow On
 (800) 987-4454

Check out this family-run online store that carries toys that have been carefully selected and tested by child development experts. The company also has its own line of toys d ...more»

Tractors and Tiaras
524 Green Street (415) 692-6480

Tractors and Tiaras is a neighborhood boutique providing children a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow through the workshops in music, art, and science. They al ...more»

Trinity Night Doulas
 (415) 420-9090

Trinity is a collective of professional postpartum doulas that offer nighttime support to families during the "4th Trimester" including maternal recovery, lactation/feeding su ...more»

Tyger's Coffee Shop
2798 Diamond Street (415) 239-4060

This friendly neighborhood diner offers the usual fare for kids. Homestyle cooking makes the long wait on the weekends worth it. Don't miss the wonderful pancakes!

UCSF Women's Health Resource Center
2356 Sutter Street, 1st Floor (415) 353-2668

Are you newly pregnant? Did you just have a baby? Are you looking for a place to learn more about parenting? The UCSF Women’s Health Resource Center has everything you need, f ...more»

Utrecht Art Supplies
Various locations (415) 409-1359

The local branches of a national chain of art supply stores, one located next to Academy of Art in SOMA, are reliable sources of art supplies for students of all ages.

Valencia Cyclery
1077 Valencia Street (415) 550-6600

This is a great place to buy quality kids' bikes in San Francisco! Valencia Cyclery offers a great selection and friendly service. Valencia Cyclery will help you find a sturdy ...more»

ViBO Music Center
908 Paris Street (415) 584-2873

ViBO Music Center is a well-stocked music retail store in the Excelsior/Crocker Amazon area that also offers affordable music classes for kids and adults. Sign up for piano, v ...more»

Wee Scotty
1807 Divisadero Street (415) 345-9200

Wee Scotty is a funky clothing store with a "Fashion School" that's a great place to learn how to sew. Your young fashionista will love the unique and creative camp and class ...more»

Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market Street (415) 512-6776

The "largest urban mall west of the Mississippi" is a very kid-friendly shopping mall. Down at the Food Court level, they have a fantastic (and free!) Family Lounge complete w ...more»

whippersnappers studio
1770 Union Street (415) 921-7627

Check out this photography studio on Union Street equipped with a private photography suite, a play area, a changing table, and healthy snacks.  In their own words...Imagine a ...more»

Yank Sing
101 Spear Street (415) 957-9300

Yank Sing restaurant at the Rincon Center is a popular weekend dim sum destination for families. Both kids and adults enjoy the spectacular waterfall in the atrium, as well as ...more»

Zara
250 Post Street (415) 3996930

Zara is a famous clothing store originating in Spain that has stores worldwide. In San Francisco, their Post Street store has a great collection of Euro-chic children's clothi ...more»