Best Indoor Activities for Kids in San Francisco
28 indoor kid-friendly activities in San Francisco. Perfect for rainy days, hot weather, or when you need climate-controlled fun with the family.
Highest rated: Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Activate San Francisco. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco
5 starsImmersive Gamebox puts your whole group inside a video game — floor-to-ceiling screens, motion tracking, and physical gameplay that kids have to colla
Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf
5 starsGreat Big Game Show earns its perfect 5.0-star rating (across 1,600 reviews!) by delivering a live, hosted interactive game show experience where your
Activate San Francisco
4.9 starsActivate in San Francisco is a technology-infused active gaming experience where kids physically complete challenges in a series of themed game rooms
Half Moon Play
4.8 starsHalf Moon Play is a cozy indoor playground on the coast where kids can climb, slide, and explore without the chaos of a giant warehouse facility. The
Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
4.8 starsThe Osher Rainforest is a four-story glass dome inside the California Academy of Sciences where free-flying tropical birds, butterflies, and reptiles
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
Half Moon Play
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Bay Play
Ages: 0-7
HaPPi Hands (formerly Kids Play Zone)
Ages: 0-6
Peek-a-Boo Factory SF
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Conservatory of Flowers
Ages: Great for all ages — genuinely beautiful for adults and fascinating for kids
WOW Kids Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Insect Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
Little Oceanauts, Inc
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Peek-a-Boo Factory Daly City
Ages: 0-6
Kiddo Adventure Indoor Playground
Ages: 0-10
Museum of 3D Illusions
Ages: Best for ages 5-15 (and adults who love optical illusions)
The Bounce Place - Tanforan
Ages: 2-12
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
Ages: Best for ages 4-14
Playland Sausalito and Mt.Tam Adventure Camps LLC
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Habitot Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Imagination Playhouse
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
South American Tropical Forest
Ages: 3-12
Flyer Thrill Zone & 7D Experience
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Jump N Play
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Aquarium of the Bay
Ages: Great for all ages — especially engaging for ages 2 and up
House of Air Trampoline Park and Café
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
Jumpity Bumpity Daly City
Ages: 1-10
Common Questions
- What are the best indoor activities for kids in San Francisco?
- San Francisco has 28 indoor kid-friendly activities. Top 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. Great for rainy days or hot weather.
- How many indoor activities in San Francisco are stroller-friendly?
- 12 of the 28 indoor activities in San Francisco are fully stroller-friendly.
More Ways to Browse
Free San Francisco Weekend Activity Planner
Get a printable planner with San Francisco activity ideas by age, a packing checklist, and weekly picks in your inbox.
Join 1,000+ parents. No spam, ever.