Teen Activities in San Francisco
26 teen-friendly things to do in San Francisco for ages 13 to 17. Age fit, costs, and logistics for parents.
Highest rated: Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Moon Viewing Garden. 7 listings are free. 15 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.
How to use this teen list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 26 indexable picks for this page in San Francisco, CA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
14 for infants, 18 for toddlers, 25 for little kids, 26 for big kids.
Weather and access
17 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 15 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 13 stroller-friendly stops. 15 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
7 free picks. 16 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
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 collab
Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf
5 starsA professional game show host runs your group through real game show challenges, kids get to buzz in, compete on giant screens, and feel like they're
Moon Viewing Garden
4.9 starsThe Moon Viewing Garden is a small, perfectly formed Japanese-influenced garden within Golden Gate Park that most visitors walk right past. Kids who a
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
USS Hornet Museum
4.8 starsChildren board a real aircraft carrier, stand near jets and helicopters, see Apollo recovery artifacts and climb through spaces once used by sailors.
Tours & ExperiencesImmersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up
Tours & ExperiencesGreat Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Farms & NatureFreeMoon Viewing Garden
Ages: Great for all ages, a quiet GGP gem
Tours & ExperiencesOsher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
MuseumsUSS Hornet Museum
Ages: Ages 7 to 17, especially children tall enough and steady enough for steep ship ladders
Tours & ExperiencesFreeRegional Parks Botanic Garden
Ages: Great for all ages, especially good for curious kids who like nature
Tours & ExperiencesFreeGolden Gate Park
Ages: Great for every age, plan by interest
Farms & NatureFreeTilden Nature Area
Ages: Great for ages 2 and up, choose trail difficulty by age
EntertainmentPenguin Island
Ages: All ages
MuseumsPartially FreeExploratorium
Ages: Ages 4 to 14, though official family guidance includes toddlers and teens
Farms & NatureConservatory of Flowers
Ages: Great for all ages, genuinely beautiful for adults and fascinating for kids
MuseumsFreeCable Car Museum
Ages: Ages 4 to 12, with strong appeal for older train and engineering fans
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for teens (ages 13 to 17) in San Francisco?
- San Francisco has 26 activities rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Moon Viewing Garden, Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, USS Hornet Museum.
- Are there free teen activities in San Francisco?
- Yes. 7 of the 26 teen-friendly activities in San Francisco are completely free, including Moon Viewing Garden, Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Golden Gate Park.
- What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13 to 17) in San Francisco?
- 15 indoor or rainy-day activities in San Francisco are suitable for teens (ages 13 to 17). Best rated: Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences.
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