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Rainy-day activities for kids in San Francisco

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in San Francisco — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in San Francisco. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    PIER 39

    4.6 (136,968)The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in San Francisco.

  2. 02

    Stonestown Galleria

    4.3 (7,019)3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in San Francisco.

  3. 03

    California Academy of Sciences

    4.6 (6,124)55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

    A well-rated museum in San Francisco.

  4. 04

    San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

    4.6 (16,526)151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

    A well-rated art museum in San Francisco.

  5. 05

    Exploratorium

    4.7 (8,567)Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

    A well-rated museum in San Francisco.

  6. 06

    Serramonte Center

    4.2 (7,143)3 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in San Francisco.

  7. 07

    de Young Museum

    4.6 (9,703)50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

    A well-rated art museum in San Francisco.

  8. 08

    Legion of Honor

    4.8 (5,143)100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

    A well-rated art museum in San Francisco.

  9. 09

    AMC Metreon 16

    4.4 (3,971)135 4th St #3000, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in San Francisco.

  10. 10

    San Francisco Botanical Garden

    4.8 (8,019)1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in San Francisco.

  11. 11

    Conservatory of Flowers

    4.7 (4,123)100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in San Francisco.

  12. 12

    Bay Area Discovery Museum

    4.7 (3,120)Art Studios, 557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA

    A well-rated museum in San Francisco.

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How were these rainy-day activities in San Francisco chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for San Francisco, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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