The Palace of Fine Arts was built for the San Francisco exposition - it has housed so much history since its inception. Plus, it is a beautiful work of art. Enjoy a stroll through the arches and a look at the beautiful lake. Plenty of places to picnic.

This is a nice and clean stretch of beach. Lots of things for the kids to do - plenty of area where they can build sand castles, without worry. There are a lot of surfers at this beach, which are very fun to watch. Try the walk-up taco bell window if you get hungry!

The Musee Mechanique should be a part of any visit to San Francisco. It heralds back to a day of much simpler times. My grandfather began taking me here - and there is so much San Francisco history in there! Kids will love the old toys that they can put a quarter or dime in and watch run. Bring plenty of change, and enjoy!

My son loves Tilden. He loves to look at and experience the steam trains. There are lots of things for the whole family to do, and plenty of areas for a nice picnic.

This was one of the last things Walt had his hand in before he died. His magic lingers on. While there are a lot of similarities with Disneyland, there are plenty of differences, too. For one thing, the castle makes Disneyland's castle look like a doll house. Try finding your way around without a map - its hard because nothing is exactly where you think it should be. Definitely try the Hall of Presidents - very neat. Kids will love Tom Sawyer's Island here. The park is constantly changing and there is no reason you should ever be bored. From shows to character greetings to fireworks and rides, there is something for everyone.

Food choices can be limited in the morning, so plan on having breakfast at the hotel or bringing something to tide you until later in the morning. The few places that are open (the coffee shop on Main St.) will be packed and the lines can be longer than most rides at that time. I'd rather ride rides than wait for my coffee all morning!

There are some great dining options here and one of the best character meals can be had at Crystal Palace (Pooh and his friends). Skip the Cinderella Castle meal unless (1) you have a HUGE princess fan; or (2) you have always been dying to eat inside the castle. The food and service can vary, otherwise.