Daly City · San Mateo County, CA
Family things to do in Daly City
Scout analyzed 46 Daly City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
46
Matches
12
Typical spend
$75
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for family
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
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Shopping
Hot Topic
Hot Topic is a mall-based clothing and accessories store focused on pop culture. A typical visit lasts around 30 minutes and can cost anywhere from $20 to $75 for an item or two.
Outdoors
San Bruno Mountain State Park
Mountain recreation space featuring city & bay views, hiking trails, picnic areas & open meadows.
Parkside
Pine Lake Park
This natural area with a valley & lake also offers trails & a wide range of migratory birds.
Serra Highlands
Alta Loma Park
Open city park with a basketball & tennis court, playing fields & a playground.
Outdoors
California Coastal Trail
Outdoors
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
Dog-friendly preserve offering 366 acres of open space, with hiking trails through canyons & ridges.
Park Pacifica
Sweeney Ridge Trail
Multi-use trails draw visitors to where San Francisco Bay was first discovered by Europeans.
Serramonte
Gellert Park
Local park with a 130-person clubhouse offering parking, a playground & sports facilities.
Westlake
Thornton State Beach
Established in 1955, this rugged, 58-acre oceanside park features hiking & scenic views.
Arts & Culture
Cinemark Century Daly City 20 XD and IMAX
Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.
Lakeshore
Lake Merced Park
614-acre park with a recreational trail encircling a freshwater lake, popular for fishing & boating.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 11 of the 46 analyzed Daly City places fit family.
- 82% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Playful, Social, Quirky.
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