Announcing the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in San Francisco for 2026

Published: Fri, 07/03/26

Updated: Fri, 07/03/26

You voted, we crunched the numbers!

Announcing 2026's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Bay Area

In early summer each year, KidsOutAndAbout.com readers vote for their favorite places to take kids locally, as well as category favorites. Below are the Top 10; to see the rest, head to our Top 20 Places to Take Kids full results page for 2026. It's a great way to plan your summer bucket list!

Top 10 of the top 20 of 2026

Category Winners

1. Children's Creativity Museum
2. California Academy of Sciences
3. The Exploratorium
4. Bay Area Discovery Museum
5. San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
6. Oakland Zoo
7. Pier 39
8. Asian Art Museum
9. Chabot Space & Science Center
10. Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Click here for the rest of the list!

Arts Educator: A.C.T. Young Conservatory
Sports Educator: Super Soccer Stars: Year-Round Classes & Camps
STEM Educator: Children's Creativity Museum
Farm Attraction: Pronzini Christmas Tree Farms & Pumpkin Patch
Museum: Children's Creativity Museum
Nature Center: Aquarium of the Bay
Outdoor Fun: Children's Fairyland
Performing Arts: Marin Theatre
Sports Team: Golden State Warriors

Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone who voted!

Debra Ross, publisher

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