Things to Do with Kids in San Francisco, CA
55 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
FreeVisitacion Valley Greenway Children's Play Garden
Ages: Best for ages 1-7
Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up
Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Activate San Francisco
Ages: 6-16
FreeGolden Gate Park
Ages: Great for every age — plan by interest
FreeKoret Children's Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Half Moon Play
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeOutpost Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeMountain Lake Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
FreeMcLaren Redwood Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
University of California Botanical Garden
Ages: 2-12
FreeRegional Parks Botanic Garden
Ages: Great for all ages — especially good for curious kids who like nature
FreeTilden Nature Area
Ages: Great for ages 2 and up — choose trail difficulty by age
FreeCrane Cove Park
Ages: Great for all ages
FreeGlen Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeJoe DiMaggio Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
FreeLafayette Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
Peek-a-Boo Factory SF
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeMission Bay Kids Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Conservatory of Flowers
Ages: Great for all ages — genuinely beautiful for adults and fascinating for kids
FreePanhandle Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeDuboce Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeHelen Diller Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Penguin Island
Ages: All ages
Bay Play
Ages: 0-7
WOW Kids Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
HaPPi Hands (formerly Kids Play Zone)
Ages: 0-6
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreePresidio Wall Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
CuriOdyssey
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Insect Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
Little Oceanauts, Inc
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Kiddo Adventure Indoor Playground
Ages: 0-10
Peek-a-Boo Factory Daly City
Ages: 0-6
FreeAlamo Square Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Leroy King Carousel
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
FreeYerba Buena Children's Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Children's Fairyland
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeWalter Haas Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeMission Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-13
Japanese Tea Garden
Ages: Great for all ages
FreeBison Paddock
Ages: Great for all ages
Explorit Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Museum of 3D Illusions
Ages: Best for ages 5-15 (and adults who love optical illusions)
Hearst Grizzly Gulch
Ages: Great for all ages 2 and up
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
Ages: Best for ages 4-14
The Bounce Place - Tanforan
Ages: 2-12
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Playland Sausalito and Mt.Tam Adventure Camps LLC
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Imagination Playhouse
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Habitot Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Jump N Play
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Flyer Thrill Zone & 7D Experience
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
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Family Travel Guide: San Francisco, CA
Discover the best things to do with kids in San Francisco, CA. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
San Francisco Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
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- What are the best free things to do with kids in San Francisco?
- San Francisco has 22 free family activities. Top picks: Visitacion Valley Greenway Children's Play Garden, Golden Gate Park, Koret Children's Playground, Outpost Playground, Mountain Lake Playground. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/san-francisco.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in San Francisco?
- There are 28 rainy day options in San Francisco. Top indoor picks: Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Activate San Francisco, Half Moon Play, Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in San Francisco?
- 48 activities in San Francisco are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Visitacion Valley Greenway Children's Play Garden, Golden Gate Park, Koret Children's Playground, Half Moon Play, Outpost Playground.
- Which San Francisco attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 36 of 55 activities in San Francisco are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in San Francisco?
- 17 activities in San Francisco are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Activate San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences.
- How much do family activities cost in San Francisco?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 55 activities in San Francisco. 22 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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