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The Hyatt brand is deeply committed to dazzling every member of the family. Hyatt resorts throughout the planet brim with spectacular kid pools, kid clubs, impressive dining and more. This particular Hyatt, however, does not sport the "wow" factor amenities. No Kids' Club. No fancy pool or spa. No cute stuffed animals sitting on beds awaiting a child's arrival. The main attraction for families at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf is not within the hotel, but outside in beautiful San Francisco.
Aquarium of the Bay
Sitting very near to the Hyatt is this Lilliputian-sized aquarium that can be toured in under an hour. While not elaborate, kids love the touch pools with rays, sharks and snakes. You'll also find jellies, octopus, sea stars and sharks with two crystal-clear tunnels allowing you to view 20,000 aquatic animals in total. Located next to Pier 39 at The Embarcadero and Beach Street in Fisherman's Wharf.
Cable Cars
Cable cars stop very close to the Hyatt on the opposite side of its entrance. Know in advance that cable car rides are very popular -- and packed -- during the summer months. (We tried to hop one for over an hour in August and finally just gave up.)
Pool
The outdoor pool at the Hyatt is nice for a dip on a warm San Francisco day (in fact, they do happen). But this Hyatt pool is often criticized for being "way too small and cold" (my 7-year-old's exact words). I hesitate to call the pool names, however, since the size is standard for most city hotel pools. You'll rarely find slides, lazy rivers and beach entrances in the city pools. They just don't have the acreage for it. The Hyatt could, however, heat the pool to a comfortable temperature.
That said, the Hyatt's pool has an abundance of cushy, modern chaise lounge chairs, a nice-sized bubbly whirlpool and a locale sitting directly next to the small, but well equipped fitness room. The pool is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Maritime Museum
Visit the collection of floating ships and see the beautiful views of the Bay. Talk to rangers at an initial trip to the Visitor Center located on Jefferson Street at the corner of Hyde Street and plan your visit with skilled assistance. Pier 45 is home to the USS Pampanito (a submarine) that lets you go down below to see the torpedo tubes, the bunks where seamen slept and the conning tower (a cool periscope).
Sea Lions at Pier 39's K Dock
Every winter at least 900 sea lions call Pier 39 home and, while many migrate in the summer, a solid group stays put to enjoy the spotlight of attention throughout the height of tourist season. Every kid will thrill at meeting these doe-eyed, barking, absolutely irresistible bathing beauties. Someone with a great sense of humor started calling the sea lions "sea lebrities" (get it?) ever since they appeared in droves back in 1990. Sadly, kissing and hugging (and taking one home) are not to be since no touching is the rule of the day.
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