Whether you are a comic book collector, or a casual comic book reader, you will find a visit to Isotope worth your while. Anyone living in Hayes Valley who likes comics and graphic fiction, knows this place, and that is not just for its impressive collection of books, though it is very commendable. This lounge-cum-comic-book-store brings the best of both together to create a unique gallery-cum-reading-room kind of place, where customers can lounge around on the leather sofas while reading a book or two, or attend a live event featuring known names in the comic books business. What's more, you can tag along your furry four-legged friend to partake in this experience, since Isotope welcomes dogs.

San Francisco Japantown Center is a major attraction that reflects Japanese regalia and arts and crafts through a number of showrooms, galleries and bookstores. Its almost like a mini-Japan in the heart of San Francisco. Also known as Nihonmachi, the area serves as a rich treasure of Japanese culture and tradition in the form of clothes, literature and the like, perennially stacked in the several stores tucked inside the center. Japantown also has movie theaters and hotels.

Young creativity is blossoming inside this space-age glass and metal cone. The Children's Creativity Museum is the place for budding kid and teen artists to hone their skills while also discovering new ones. Visual, media and performing artists are always on hand to interact with the museum's visitors. Children are encouraged to help with projects, including stop-motion animation, digital photography, and the cutting-edge, new media form of web casting. Do not miss the Charles Loof carousel (circa 1906); its hand-carved wooden animals have been restored to their original baroque perfection. There is also a theater on the premises used for various performances of different genres that stem outside the children's genre. This place is wonderful fun for the whole family.

The Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco offers the highest level of service and comfort. As a guest, you can relax in spacious rooms furnished elegantly and equipped with all the necessary amenities and facilities. Whether for business or leisure, Four Seasons is a great option to consider in the city. You can always be sure to expect nothing but the best, a quality that sets this hotel apart from the others. A restaurant serving local delicacies and a spa offering rejuvenating treatments are also located within the premises.

This is a modern troupe dedicated to the ancient Indonesian art of shadow puppets. The programs range from classic myths from Southeast Asia to modern interpretations of classic stories about Kublai Khan, to startlingly vibrant productions of contemporary tales such as their virtuoso performance of Joseph Marchs Jazz Age poem, The Wild Party. Most, but not all, are suitable for kids. All are magically beautiful. This company also welcomes audience members backstage after each show to see how the magic is made. Performances are at various venues around the Bay Area.

If you want to know how a cable car works, the Cable Car Museum is the place to learn. The world's first cable car rests here and with it a concise explanation of how those little cable cars make their way up those famous San Francisco hills. In an underground viewing area, you can look at the system's enormous cable wheels, which pull 11 miles (18 kilometers) of cable at 9.5 miles (15 kilometers) per hour. Closely examine the steel cables, gears, and pulleys that bring this city's most famous transportation to life. Don't miss the gift shop, where you can purchase your very own length of used cable!

Do not let the small size of this store fool you, there are hundreds of different kinds of kites here. Some like the soaring Bugs Bunny, are not what you'd call traditionally Asian, but look around. The very traditional goldfish, dragons, and butterflies in vibrant colors are sold at economical prices depending on the size. Some ultra-modern, aerodynamic wonders are also available, including spirals that trail for several feet. A good selection of kite-strings and spools is also available.

Finally San Francisco got itself a branch of this trendy bowling alley. Lucky Strike in SoMa offers 12 state of the art bowling lanes, a lot of giant projector screens, a 40-foot bar and private party rooms. If you get in the mood for a burger or a beer during your game, Lucky Strike also offers a great variety of drinks and food.

Tucked away amidst the houses of Seward Street is a set of concrete slides. The slides were built upon the designs of Kim Clark, who was only 14 years old at that time. What was once a vacant lot is today a mini park that thrills and delights children and adults alike. At the center of the park lies a pair of steep concrete slides that are perfect to be enjoyed by the entire family. Laugh till your sides ache and bask in the after-glow of the adrenaline rush that is sure to engulf you as you slide down the Seward Street slides. The park is open daily during daylight hours, and all adults must be accompanied by a child. You will find a few cardboard boxes at the park to ride down the slides, however you are always welcome to bring your own along.

Formerly Pac Bell Park, SBC Park, and AT&T Park, the Oracle Park is the first privately financed ballpark in Major League Baseball since Dodger Stadium in 1962. The name may have changed several times, but the game always remains the same here. The San Francisco Giants' home features an inspiring nine-foot (2.74-meter) statue of America's greatest living ballplayer, Willie Mays, at the northwest corner of the stadium. An 80-foot (24.3-meter) Coca-Cola bottle with playground slides and a miniature replica of the park, located behind left field, has become a magnet for kids of all of ages.

Trendy Marina District bars, boutiques and restaurants are a minutes' walk to Hotel Del Sol. An outdoor pool is featured. Playful modern decor, free WiFi and a daily breakfast is included in all rooms. A flat-screen TV and other amenities are featured in each room at Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Hotel. Select suites feature an additional seating area. Palm trees, hammocks and bright lounge furnishings surround the outdoor pool in the courtyard. Milk and cookies are served each afternoon in the lobby. As a certified San Francisco Green Business, Hotel Del Sol operates with sustainable practices. Union Street and Chestnut Street boutiques are 5 minutes' walk away. Overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, the Crissy Field beach area and the Golden Gate Bridge running and bike path is 15 minutes' walk away.

Dottie Doolittle is a large boutique that sells a wide variety of American and European manufactured garments for children with sizing beginning from infants through size 12 for boys and size 16 for girls. Clothing for every occasion, whether it be a holiday party dress or after school play clothes is available. Stock up on imported baby sleepers for expecting parents. The store offers a baby registry for expectant families and parents can now purchase their adorable finds directly online.