Fun Play World Kids Indoor Playground Santa Monica

Rating

4.8(57)

Family of 4

$60-80 (admission, snacks)

Duration

1.5-2 hours

Best Ages

Best for ages 1 to 7

About

Fun Play World Kids Indoor Playground's Santa Monica location on Pico Boulevard serves the beach community families of Santa Monica, Mar Vista, Venice, and Culver City with the same toddler-focused indoor play format as the West LA Pico location, but with the bonus of being a short distance from the Pacific Ocean.

The play space is designed for kids ages 1 to 7, with soft-play structures, slides, and age-appropriate equipment sized for the youngest players. The Santa Monica neighborhood context means the customer base skews toward the active, outdoors-oriented families of the Westside, and the facility matches that energy with a bright, clean, well-maintained environment.

Scheduling is the key consideration: while weekdays offer generous 9AM-8PM hours (Monday) or 10AM-8PM hours (Tuesday-Friday), the weekend schedule narrows dramatically to 5-8PM only on Saturday and Sunday. This makes Fun Play World Santa Monica essentially a weekday destination for most families, or an evening option on weekends. If you're planning a daytime Saturday visit, this doesn't work, confirm hours before you drive there.

Parents in the Santa Monica area who want an alternative to the overcrowded franchise play spaces in the Valley will find this a convenient, well-run option.

A natural pairing: a morning at Fun Play World Santa Monica followed by a beach afternoon at Santa Monica State Beach (10 minutes away) or a walk along the Palisades Park bluffs.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Limited

Nursing / Changing

Available

Kid Meals

Available

Setting

Indoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings for smallest crowds

Wait Times

Minimal on weekdays; weekend hours are very limited (evenings only)

Nearby Food

The Pico Blvd corridor in Santa Monica and the Sunset Park neighborhood have numerous family-friendly cafes and restaurants. The Main Street Santa Monica area is a 10-minute drive with excellent family dining.

Why Kids Love It

The play equipment is age-appropriate for the youngest set, and the location near the beach gives parents the option of combining a morning play visit with an afternoon beach trip.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Weekend hours are only 5 to 8PM, essentially an evening-only option on Sat/Sun
  • This is a different location from the West LA Pico Blvd location, confirm you're going to the right one
  • Santa Monica location is close to the beach, combine with a Palisades Park walk or beach visit
  • Socks required as with all Fun Play World locations

What to Bring

  • Grip socks
  • Change of clothes
  • Sunscreen if heading to beach after
  • Snacks and water

Cost Info

Admission Prices

Adult
free
Child
free

Tips to Save

  • Weekend hours (5-8PM only on Sat-Sun) make this primarily a weekday venue for most families.
  • The Pico Blvd location in Santa Monica has easier parking than the West LA Pico location.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10AM-8PM
Monday
9AM-8PM
Sunday
5-8PM
Tuesday
10AM-8PM
Saturday
5-8PM
Thursday
10AM-8PM
Wednesday
10AM-8PM

Contact

828 Pico Blvd #4, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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