Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park, with the historic county building at the center, is incredibly popular with kids (and adults) for its splash fountain that you can actually walk into an get wet. There is also a reflecting pool, native plant garden, public art and state-of-the-art play equipment. The big grassy area is perfect for picnics and games. In the summer, evening movies are shown here. The park has ocean views and is located across the street from the Embarcadero and just steps from Little Italy (where you could grab a delicious picnic to-go), making it a perfect sightseeing break. There are parking lots nearby.