San Francisco is a playing field for adults and children. Since cable car rides to walks in Crissy Field, it’s simple to entertain yourself and your kids with no ever setting foot in a zoo or a museum.

But sometimes, you want a destination that will keep everyone occupied with hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, or many animals. Here are some city favorites, and a few places just outside the kingdom of  San Francisco Tour.

1. Aquarium of the Bay
2. Sea Lions at Pier 39
3. Exploratorium
4. Zeum
5. San Francisco Zoo
6. California Academy of Sciences
7. San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park
8. USS Pampanito Submarine Tour
9. Randall Museum
10. Bay Area Discovery Museum (Sausalito)