Things To Do With Dad

Things To Do With Dad

Father’s Day is a day that celebrates the father and their role in the family.

It is a day to show appreciation for all the sacrifices that they have made for their children. It is a perfect time to plan something special with dad. Planning an activity can be as simple as taking dad on a hike or bike ride or going out on a picnic together. If you are looking for more ideas, here are some of our recommendations in the Bay Area:

1. Hiller Aviation Museum

Located behind the San Carlos Airport, Hiller Aviation Museum hosts a number of events and activities for families. Play with and learn from hands-on exhibits, fly a drone, land a plane (virtually). Members have admission most days (except for some special events) and access to a discount in the gift store. Free parking for visitors.

2. Biking

Our favorite bike routes include the road to Twin Peaks, as well just about anywhere in Golden Gate Park!

3. Hiking/Nature Walk

Favorite walk trails in San Francisco are Golden Gate Park, Lands End, Presidio, Fort Funston, and Bluff Trail in Half Moon Bay.

4. Tech Museum

Tech Museum is located in downtown San Jose. Play with interactive tech, build robots, explore space and more. 

5. Watching sunsets

Whatever it is you do, ending the day with sunset watching will never be wrong. Lands End Lookout in San Francisco is where we love to end up when we do watch a sunset.

6. Academy of Science

This museum is in Golden Gate Park. Check out the aquarium, rainforest, african penguins and so much more! Street parking in and outside of Golden Gate Park, and paid garage parking in the underground level.

7. Green Apple

One of our favorite family spots is Green Apple. Looks like a small shop from the outside, but go inside and it’s deep with tall shelves full of books, toys and merchandise. There are two levels of retail space, which feels so much like an old San Francisco Victorian. Street parking only.

8. Arcades

Taking Dad to the Musee Mecanique would be a special treat! The museum houses vintage machines and coin-op arcades for gaming and entertainment. Learn and have fun! Street parking and paid parking available.

9. Eat at Mel’s

There are 4 Mel’s in San Francisco, and our most favorite is on Geary. We love eating here as a family, the place has great vibes and and feels cozy. Food is American diner.  Free parking for customers.

10. Picnics

Anytime outdoors brings fresh air and sun (or clouds, fog in San Francisco). We absolutely adore picnicking! Our most favorite spot to lay a blanket, bring a grill, pop up the tent is Crissy Field. Be lucky and spot whales in the bay too!