Playland Sausalito and Mt.Tam Adventure Camps LLC
Rating
Family of 4
$35-55 for drop-in play.
Duration
1-2 hours
Best Ages
Best for ages 0-6
About
Playland Sausalito operates as both a drop-in indoor play space for young children and the home base for Mt. Tam Adventure Camps — a combination that gives this small Marin operation an outdoor-exploration philosophy that distinguishes it from purely indoor play facilities.
Located in Sausalito at 610 Coloma Street, Playland serves the local Marin young-family community with a warm, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. The indoor play space is designed for ages 0-6 with age-appropriate structures, open floor play, and a generally welcoming environment for babies and toddlers.
The hours are the most critical planning consideration: Mon/Fri are short (9AM-12PM only), Saturday offers the full 9:30AM-6:30PM window, Sunday opens at 1PM, and Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday the facility is completely closed. For families visiting from San Francisco, Saturday is the most logical day — cross the Golden Gate Bridge, combine Playland with the Bay Area Discovery Museum (about 10 minutes away), walk the Sausalito waterfront, and make a full Marin day of it.
The review count is relatively small (15 reviews) but the 4.3-star rating suggests a genuinely well-run local operation that serves its community well. Small neighborhood play spaces often have better staff-to-child ratios and more personal attention than larger facilities.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Limited
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Saturday for the longest available hours (9:30AM-6:30PM)
Wait Times
No formal wait
Nearby Food
Sausalito has a beautiful waterfront with restaurants, cafes, and food shops along Bridgeway. The 10-minute walk to downtown Sausalito waterfront is worth it for lunch.
Why Kids Love It
Playland Sausalito is a neighborhood indoor play space in Marin that serves the local young-family community with a warm, community-oriented atmosphere. The dual focus on drop-in play AND Mt. Tam Adventure Camps gives the operation an outdoor-adventure sensibility that carries into how the space is run — parents appreciate the active, exploratory orientation of the staff.
What Parents Say
“He came out with his snake and all the kids loved it.”
Pro Tips from Parents
- Very limited hours — only open Mon/Fri 9AM-12PM, Sat 9:30AM-6:30PM, Sun 1PM-6:30PM; closed Tue/Wed/Thu
- Sausalito is 20 minutes from SF via the Golden Gate Bridge — a great excuse to cross the bridge
- Bay Area Discovery Museum (the big BADM) is about 10 minutes away in the same general Sausalito area
- Call ahead to confirm hours and current programming — small operations can have schedule changes
- The adventure camp side may offer good summer camp options for older kids
What to Bring
- Socks for children
- Snacks
- Water bottles
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$35-55 for drop-in play.
Check website for current rates.
Tips to Save
- Sausalito is already a destination worth the Golden Gate Bridge crossing — combine with waterfront dining and the Bay Area Discovery Museum for a full Marin day without backtracking.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 9AM-12PM
- Monday
- 9AM-12PM
- Sunday
- 1-6:30PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9:30AM-6:30PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
