🎨🌲 30+ Fun Family Activities in Marin County & the Bay Area

Marin & North Bay Highlights

  • Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito – Hands-on play with a view of the Golden Gate!

  • Marin Treks Natural History Museum, Novato – Live animals and engaging science programs.

  • Slide Ranch, Muir Beach – Meet goats, garden, and explore a working farm by the sea.

  • Indian Valley Open Space Preserve, Novato – Shaded hikes and a small creek perfect for little explorers.

  • Mount Tamalpais, Mill Valley – Family hikes with stunning views.

  • McNears Beach Park, San Rafael – Swimming pool, beach access, and picnic spots.

  • Marin Country Mart, Larkspur – Fun events, music, story time, and a weekend farmers market.

  • China Camp State Park, San Rafael – Learn Gold Rush history, bike or hike scenic trails.

  • Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Park, Rohnert Park – Active indoor fun for all ages.

  • TrainTown, Sonoma – Mini train rides, petting zoo, and amusement park fun.

  • Safari West, Santa Rosa – A wild African safari right here in Wine Country.

  • Point Reyes Lighthouse & Visitor Center – Dramatic ocean views and a fun learning stop.

San Francisco & Peninsula Favorites

  • California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park

  • Exploratorium, Pier 15

  • Musee Mecanique, Pier 45

  • Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39

  • Randall Museum, SF

  • Children’s Creativity Museum, Yerba Buena Gardens

  • Walt Disney Family Museum, SF

  • Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos

  • Curiodyssey, San Mateo

  • Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

  • Children’s Discovery Museum, San Jose

  • Fairyland, Oakland

  • Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland

  • Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

  • Hidden Villa, Los Altos

  • Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose

  • The Tech Interactive, San Jose

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