If you're from Calgary and bringing a 9 year old on a 3 day trip, you should stay in San Francisco proper. Most of the stuff you'll want to see is there, and you won't need a car.
I'll send you a PM on accommodation deals.
The one thing I haven't seen mentioned is the aquarium of the bay. Located at Pier 39, it was included in the city pass when we went, and is pretty neat. The walk through tunnel is an experience a 9 year old would probably like if yu haven't done one before.
I'd also recommend stopping at Ghirardelli for a chocolate or treat of some kind.
Otherwise as mentioned the food in Chinatown is great. There is also a neat farmer's market at the ferry building, but a 9 year old may not enjoy that.
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