Obviously the Fisherman's Wharf area is a popular tourist destination in San Fransisco. During my families last visit we discovered Boudin at the Wharf. A first-of-its-kind bread museum and bakery tour, visitors learn the journey from starter dough to crusty loaf, including the four ingredients key to any respectable loaf (salt, water, flour, yeast) and the role that Boudin played in the Gold Rush. Along the way, you can also find out "what kind of bread are you?" (if you're tagged "Light Rye" you're considered fun, quick to laugh, easygoing), and why bread has bubbles.

The short self-directed tour is capped off with a tasting of the finished goods. Lots of fun, and smells great.

The Bakery also offers two dining options - a cafe and fine restaurant, Bistro Boudin. The Bistro is a little formal for children, but it offers brick oven pizza!