Things to Do with Kids in Sausalito — 10 Family-Friendly Places

An award-winning children's museum nestled under the Golden Gate Bridge with hands-on exhibits, outdoor play areas, and art studios. Perfect for curious kids who love to explore, build, and create in a stunning waterfront setting.

An incredibly scenic campground with just 5 sites directly below the Golden Gate Bridge. A small beach offers stunning bridge views. Most sought-after camping near SF.

Dramatic coastal headlands with the best Golden Gate Bridge viewpoints in the Bay Area. Kids love exploring abandoned military batteries and bunkers. Battery Spencer offers an easy quarter-mile walk to stunning bridge photos.

Family kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on calm Richardson Bay with harbor seals, pelicans, and stunning views of the SF skyline and Golden Gate Bridge. Guided tours, rentals, and summer day camps for kids ages 9-12. Tandem kayaks allow parents to paddle with younger children.

A scenic 30-minute ferry ride from San Francisco to charming Sausalito with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Bay. The waterfront village has art galleries, ice cream shops, and restaurants perfect for a family day trip.

A dramatic lighthouse at the entrance to the Golden Gate Strait, reached by a half-mile trail through a hand-carved tunnel. The trail passes historic military batteries with sweeping Pacific Ocean and bridge views. Free admission.

A unique beach covered in colorful red and green pebbles instead of sand. Kids love collecting colorful stones and exploring nearby military bunkers. Rodeo Lagoon excellent for bird watching.

Set on 7.5 acres at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, this museum features research-backed STEM exhibits, daily Maker Labs where kids use 3D printers and laser cutters, and the outdoor Lookout Cove with tide pools and caves.

Cozy harbor-side cafe in Sausalito perfect for a family breakfast or lunch. Lighthouse-themed decor that kids enjoy. Classic American fare with fluffy pancakes, hearty omelets, and generous portions.

A charming Sausalito toy and game store on Bridgeway since the 1970s, offering games, stuffed toys, building toys, puzzles, baby toys, art kits, and European Tintin collectibles. A waterfront shopping gem for families visiting Sausalito.