Teen Activities in San Francisco
24 teen-friendly things to do in San Francisco for ages 13 to 17. Age fit, costs, and logistics for parents.
Highest rated: Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Moon Viewing Garden, Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences. 7 listings are free. 14 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 24 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, 17 for toddlers, 24 for little kids, 24 for big kids.
Weather and access
16 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 14 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 12 stroller-friendly stops. 14 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
7 free picks. 14 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
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
Golden Gate Park
4.8 starsGolden Gate Park is one of the greatest urban parks in the world, bigger than Central Park in New York, with miles of trails, multiple large-scale mus
Regional Parks Botanic Garden
4.8 starsRegional Parks Botanic Garden is the place to take kids who ask 'what does California actually look like naturally?', the entire garden is planted exc
Tours & ExperiencesGreat Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf
Ages: Little Kids to Teens
Farms & NatureFreeMoon Viewing Garden
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesOsher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeGolden Gate Park
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeRegional Parks Botanic Garden
Ages: All Ages
MuseumsUSS Hornet Museum
Ages: Little Kids to Teens
Farms & NatureFreeTilden Nature Area
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
EntertainmentPenguin Island
Ages: All Ages
MuseumsFreeCable Car Museum
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
MuseumsPartially FreeExploratorium
Ages: All Ages
Farms & NatureConservatory of Flowers
Ages: All Ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCrane Cove Park
Ages: All Ages
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for teens (ages 13 to 17) in San Francisco?
- San Francisco has 24 activities rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Moon Viewing Garden, Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, Regional Parks Botanic Garden.
- Are there free teen activities in San Francisco?
- Yes. 7 of the 24 teen-friendly activities in San Francisco are completely free, including Moon Viewing Garden, Golden Gate Park, Regional Parks Botanic Garden.
- What indoor activities are good for teens (ages 13 to 17) in San Francisco?
- 14 indoor or rainy-day activities in San Francisco are suitable for teens (ages 13 to 17). Best rated: Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, Cable Car Museum.
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