Glamour by Kary Li

Golden Gate National Parks' beaches are among the area's most popular destinations for beach lovers. Ocean Beach most definitely falls into that category. The beach stretches three miles along the western side of the city from Richmond to Sunset. This beach perfectly exemplifies the untouched outdoor beauty of the western part of San Francisco as it looked before it was fully developed. When you take that fact into consideration, Ocean Beach is even more alluring, as the inviting sandscapes and sound of the waves will draw you in, whether the season is warm or cool. In the latter case, you can choose to warm up by grabbing a coffee or latte at Java Beach coffee shop.

Chinatown is arguably one of the most famous sites in San Francisco. However, it can sometimes be a little intimidating venturing out into this section of town because of the language barrier and other factors. Luckily, all of your apprehension will melt away when you take the Wok Wiz Chinatown Tour. This enjoyable walking tour through Chinatown is led by a guide who is quite familiar with the culture, oftentimes the guide is a native of or descendent of China, adding a unique, personal touch to the proceedings. And once the tour winds down, you can enjoy an excellent Dim Sum lunch and ask any questions you may have. In all, the Wok Wiz Chinatown Tour will make you feel right at home!

The California Academy of Sciences is located in Golden Gate Park and offers the whole family a chance to learn about science in a new and entertaining way. Among the many popular exhibits and attractions are those focused on various types of fish and other aquatic life, the rain forests of the world, and the newly added roof garden. The spirit of scientific discovery is very much alive here, and that pursuit of knowledge will no doubt inspire your kids to not only ask more questions, but find the answers in this highly regarded facility.