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Truly indoor places for wet or smoky days, from free libraries to play spaces. Each listing shows socks, waiver and timed-entry rules where the venue states them.
Updated Sep 27, 2026 · Rainy collection. Hand-picked, not sponsored.
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Library
📍 San Jose
👶 0 mo–5 yr (our estimate) ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
💵 Free
🏠 Indoor · rain-proof
🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown 🌳 Shade: – Not applicable 🅿 Parking: ? Unknown Free; Wee Explore PlaySpace in the Children's Room.
Library
📍 Palo Alto
👶 0 mo–11 yr ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
💵 Free
🏠 Indoor · rain-proof
🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown 🌳 Shade: – Not applicable 🅿 Parking: ✓ Yes Free; birth to 5th grade.
Museum
📍 San Carlos
👶 2 yr–12 yr (our estimate) ⏱ 60 min–2 h (our estimate)
💵 $14–$22
🏠 Indoor · rain-proof
👶 Stroller: ✓ Yes 🍎 Food: ✗ No 🅿 Parking: ✓ Yes Under 4 free with a paid adult.
Indoor play
📍 San Jose
👶 12 mo–12 yr (our estimate) ⏱ 60 min–2.5 h (our estimate)
💵 $15.95
🏠 Indoor · rain-proof
👶 Stroller: ? Unknown 🍎 Food: ◐ Partly 🅿 Parking: ? Unknown Toddler City; parent + toddler day rate.
Indoor play
📍 San Mateo
👶 0 mo–10 yr ⏱ 60 min–2 h (our estimate)
💵 $16–$23
🏠 Indoor · rain-proof
👶 Stroller: ? Unknown 🍎 Food: ◐ Partly 🅿 Parking: ? Unknown Walk-ins; socks for everyone.
Library
📍 San Mateo
👶 0 mo–5 yr (our estimate) ⏱ 30 min–1.5 h (our estimate)
💵 Free
🏠 Indoor · rain-proof
🚻 Bathrooms: ? Unknown 🌳 Shade: – Not applicable 🅿 Parking: ✓ Yes Free 2-hour underground parking.
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