Mimi lives in San Francisco with her husband and daughter Liv (age 3). We asked her to share her favorite places to visit in the City by the Bay.

Mimi moved to San Francisco from New York City in 2014 and loves the big city experience on both coasts. So if you’re looking to getaway and live like a local, here are some insider favorites. You also don’t want to miss the Golden Gate Bridge, a ride on a cable car or a family photo in front of the iconic ‘Painted Ladies’.

Goia Pizzeria
My little Italy! It’s spacious, delicious (brunch is awesome!), and clean. Things I appreciate as a parent, especially when I’m out of ideas and need a “GO TO” neighborhood spot. When in doubt, pasta or pizza FTW applies to kids too.

As Quoted
The closest thing I have to the “ultra cool and casual” New York eatery. The place is Pinterest worthy and so is the food. Note, you may have stroller envy when you dine here.

Golden Gate Library
I love this neighborhood library. The librarians are helpful and sweet to the children and have many kid-friendly activities from free weekly story-time events to stickers to drawing stations to toys and of course books. They also don’t judge me for my large amount of overdue library books.

Bay Area Discovery Museum
Hello [most] weekends. I’m just a fan as Liv is. In the 2 years we’ve been members, I don’t think we’ve completed all the exhibits or stations because it’s so big. It’s an indoor and outdoor interactive children’s museum that’s entertaining for the whole family. We make it a habit to visit the local one in each place we travel and this is by far one of the best children’s museums we’ve been to with Liv.

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