Chocolate lovers shouldn’t miss Ghirardelli Square, a quaint area in San Francisco’s north end. The square boasts an impressive history of chocolate making, as it was once the site of an impressive factory in the 19th century, which has now grown to become a chocolate empire. Though the actual production has been moved elsewhere, families can still explore the picturesque square and stop into restaurants and shops along the way, sampling until your heart desires (or until your stomach can’t handle it.) If kids aren’t interested in history, they’ll definitely be interested in trying an authentic hot fudge sundae from one of the vendors in Ghiradelli Square.