Top 10 Birthday Parties

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  • Kids jumping on colorful trampolines at a birthday party Trampoline parks
  • Kids in party hats cheering at gaming computers with Minecraft on the screen Esports & gaming
  • A child bowling at a birthday party while friends cheer Bowling
  • Kids in party hats playing air hockey and arcade games Arcades
  • Young children sliding into a ball pit at an indoor playground party Indoor playgrounds
  • Kids at a zoo birthday picnic watching a giraffe Zoos
  • Kids in goggles watching a foaming science experiment at a museum party Science museums
  • A child climbing a colorful wall while friends cheer at a climbing gym party Climbing gyms
  • Kids holding hands as they roller skate under disco lights Roller rinks
  • Kids in party hats painting pottery at a studio party Pottery studios

Top 10 birthday party places in San Francisco, CA

No. 17 of the 200 largest U.S. cities · population 826,079 (2025 estimate)

  1. California Academy of Sciences

    Science museum · AquariumSan Francisco, CA

    California Academy of Sciences is home to Steinhart Aquarium, Osher Rainforest, Morrison Planetarium and the Shake House earthquake simulator. Parties include a two-hour decorated party space, a dedicated host with stories and games, reserved planetarium seats, express rainforest and Shake House entry, goodie bags and a gift for the birthday child. Designed for ages 4 to 12.

    Address
    55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco CA 94118 · Map

  2. San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

    ZooSan Francisco, CA

    San Francisco Zoo & Gardens spreads across 100 acres of zoological gardens, home to 260 species of animals. Its birthday package includes a private venue for two hours, zoo admission, Little Puffer Train or Carousel ride tickets, a lunch buffet, a party coordinator and a zoo-themed plush for the birthday child. A natural choice for animal-loving kids.

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    Not listed. Book through the website or by phone.
    Address
    Sloat Blvd at The Great Highway, San Francisco CA 94132 · Map

  3. Aquarium of the Bay

    AquariumSan Francisco, CA

    Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39 is home to more than 24,000 aquatic animals, from sharks and octopuses to river otters. Parties include two hours in the Farallon Room beside the otters, aquarium admission, tables and chairs, and a birthday button, and upgrades add Ollie the Otter or an animal ambassador. Made for ocean-loving kids.

    Address
    Pier 39 Embarcadero & Beach St, San Francisco CA 94133 · Map

  4. Children's Creativity Museum

    Children's museumSan Francisco, CA

    The Children's Creativity Museum on Fourth Street builds creative confidence through hands-on art, design and innovation experiences. Its birthday package includes all-day admission for 20 guests and two hours in a decorated Birthday Party Room with tables, chairs, a mini-fridge and microwave, and families bring their own food, decorations and favors. Great for young makers and creative families.

    Address
    221 4th St, San Francisco CA 94103 · Map

  5. Bay Area Discovery Museum

    Children's museumSausalito, CA

    Set at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Area Discovery Museum offers Discovery Zones designed for children 0 to 8. Parties include all-day museum access, two hours in a private space such as the Playhouse, tables, tableware and a paper crowns craft kit, and families arrange their own food. Ideal for babies, toddlers and young kids.

    Address
    557 McReynolds Rd, Sausalito CA 94965 · Map

  6. Presidio Bowl

    BowlingSan Francisco, CA

    Presidio Bowl is a 12-lane bowling center with a bar and grill inside the Presidio of San Francisco, with bumpers on every lane for kids 8 and younger. Kids parties can be booked online any day on up to six lanes, and groups of 15 or more can pre-order pizzas and platters. A relaxed pick for young bowlers.

    Address
    93 Moraga Ave, San Francisco CA 94129 · Map

  7. Randall Museum

    Nature & science museumSan Francisco, CA

    With extensive grounds, city views and the Wild in California Animal Exhibit, the Randall Museum hosts nature-themed parties on Sundays. Each includes a four-hour Buckley Room rental with kitchen and patio, a staff associate and instructor, and a live animal presentation, an art activity with rescue reptiles, or both. Suits groups of 10 to 30 kids ages 2 and up.

    Address
    199 Museum Way, San Francisco CA 94114 · Map

  8. Circus Center

    Circus · Aerial arts studioSan Francisco, CA

    Circus Center, a nonprofit with aerial, acrobatics, juggling and clown classes, hosts parties on the Bay Area's only indoor flying trapeze. Guests warm up, learn the basics in ground school, then harness up and swing with professional instructors, and larger packages add a party coordinator and stations like trampoline and aerial arts. Participants must be at least 7.

    Address
    755 Frederick St, San Francisco CA 94117 · Map

  9. Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Francisco

    Family attraction · MuseumSan Francisco, CA

    Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Francisco on Jefferson Street is filled with hundreds of unbelievable but true artifacts, interactive games and stories. Birthdays are among the group visits it hosts, and groups can pair it with Ripley's Mirror Maze to design their own experience. A quirky outing for curious kids who love the strange and surprising.

    Address
    175 Jefferson St, San Francisco CA 94133 · Map

  10. Exploratorium

    Science museumSan Francisco, CA

    The Exploratorium fills its Pier 15 home on the Embarcadero with hundreds of exhibits, from mechanical contraptions to experiments with light and sound. It has no separate birthday packages, but families can rent a space such as the Kanbar Forum for a daytime event with museum admission, or simply visit as general admission guests. Ideal for curious, hands-on kids.

    Address
    Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St, San Francisco CA 94111 · Map