andeantravelweb San Francisco is well known as a bastion of gay and lesbian households, many of which include kids.

San Francisco is well known as a bastion of gay and lesbian households, many of which include kids. If you hope to connect with any, start by contacting Our Family Coalition (& 415/981-1960; www.our family.org), a grass-r andeantravelweb oots organization for families with gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender members. Check their w ebsite andeantravelweb for a calendar of social and educational events. You might also want to visit the San Francisco Lesbian, G ay, B isexual, and Transgender Community Center at 1800 Market S t., S an F rancisco, CA 94102 (&415/865-5555; andeantravelweb www.sfcenter.org). It s easily r eached on the F-M arket and J-Church str eetcars. O ther sites to check out include www.familypride.org, www. gayparentingpage.com, and www.rfamily vacations.com.

816 Folsom St. (bt w. 4th and 5th sts.). &415/495-5775. andeantravelweb www.restaurantlulu.com. Highchairs, boosters. Reservations recommended. Main courses $12 $17 lunch, $15 $30 dinner. AE, MC, V. Sun Thurs 11:30am 10pm; Fri Sat 11:30am 11pm. Muni: No. 30-Stockton or no. 45-Union-Stockton bus to Folsom andeantravelweb St.

As the most visited tourist destination in San Francisco, Fisherman s Wharf has plenty andeantravelweb of family activities, and a fe w of its hotels hav e outdoor pools. B ut the lopsided ratio of tourists to locals makes for a sle w of tacky T-shirt shops and lousy r estaurants. At least it s next to the bay, and the area s western edge, towards Ghirardelli, is quite scenic.