Magic Mountain Playground at Coyote Point
Kid essentials
About this place
A giant castle-and-dragon-themed playground inside Coyote Point, with two separate play zones so big kids and toddlers don't collide. Sandy beach, marina breakwater for plane-spotting over SFO, weekend train rides in season, and CuriOdyssey next door make it a genuine half-day outing.
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- TinybeansNew & Improved: 100 Adventures in the Bay Area for Families2023
- TinybeansPeninsula Playground Breakdown: Your Guide to the Best Parks2019
Nearby places
Part zoo, part science museum: native California animals (otters, bobcats, eagles) plus hands-on science exhibits, right on the bay at Coyote Point. $29.95 adults, $24.95 kids 18 months-17, infants free; there's also a $6 park vehicle fee.
Bayfront Hilton with an indoor pool (rare and valuable in foggy SFO-land), free airport shuttle, and direct access to the Bay Trail for stroller walks with plane views.
Burlingame's oldest park with a playground rebuilt in 2019: slides, nets, climbing walls, swings and outdoor musical instruments on clean synthetic turf. Tennis, dog park and picnic areas too.
Pizza place with a proper kids' menu - cheese or pepperoni pizza, or 'chicken in a blanket' with ranch and carrots, drink included - in a casual setting.
All-suite waterfront hotel with an indoor pool and free full breakfast - a separate living room means parents can stay up after the kids' bedtime.