Tween Activities in San Francisco
20 tween-approved activities in San Francisco for ages 10–12. From escape rooms to outdoor adventures, things tweens actually want to do.
Highest rated: Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, Moon Viewing Garden. 7 listings are free. 12 listings work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
How to use this tweens list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 20 indexable picks for this page in San Francisco, CA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
7 for infants, 12 for toddlers, 19 for little kids, 20 for big kids.
Weather and access
12 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 8 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 9 stroller-friendly stops. 12 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
7 free picks. 13 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 starsGreat Big Game Show earns its ideal 5.0-star rating (across 1,600 reviews!) by delivering a live, hosted interactive game show experience where your f
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
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
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,
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
Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up
FreeMoon Viewing Garden
Ages: Great for all ages , a quiet GGP gem
Activate San Francisco
Ages: 6-16
Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
FreeGolden Gate Park
Ages: Great for every age , plan by interest
FreeTilden Nature Area
Ages: Great for ages 2 and up , choose trail difficulty by age
Conservatory of Flowers
Ages: Great for all ages , genuinely beautiful for adults and fascinating for kids
FreeCrane Cove Park
Ages: Great for all ages
FreeMission Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-13
FreeBison Paddock
Ages: Great for all ages
FreeCayuga Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-13
Japanese Tea Garden
Ages: Great for all ages
The Bounce Place - Tanforan
Ages: 2-12
Museum of 3D Illusions
Ages: Best for ages 5-15 (and adults who love optical illusions)
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
Ages: Best for ages 4-14
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Flyer Thrill Zone & 7D Experience
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 Cafe
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10–12) in San Francisco?
- San Francisco has 20 activities rated for tweens (ages 10–12). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, Moon Viewing Garden, Activate San Francisco, Osher Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences.
- Are there free tweens activities in San Francisco?
- Yes. 7 of the 20 tweens-friendly activities in San Francisco are completely free, including Moon Viewing Garden, Golden Gate Park, Tilden Nature Area.
- What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10–12) in San Francisco?
- 12 indoor or rainy-day activities in San Francisco are suitable for tweens (ages 10–12). Best rated: Great Big Game Show Fisherman's Wharf, Immersive Gamebox - Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, Activate San Francisco.
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