Mini golf is a charming idea to bring some excitement to your next date night, family outing, team building, or weekend afternoon. It’s a low-stakes, high-reward activity that can unite everyone thanks to its spirit of friendly competition. Whether you have a group of spirited friends that want to lead a cutthroat game, or you’re seeking a special activity to enjoy with your kids, we love these mini golf courses in San Franciso for their ability to cater to any group of players.
1. Stagecoach Greens
Stagecoach Greens is the only outdoor mini golf course in San Francisco, and it presents one of the most enjoyable all-around experiences in the city. The course is an ode to local history, with models of the Barbary Coast Saloon, a mysterious Gold Rush graveyard, and even an Ocean Beach bonfire. Not only that, but all of Stagecoach’s ticket sales go to support local foster youth; in fact, families staying at the neighboring Family House always play for free.
The course’s location at Parklab Gardens and SPARK Social SF, two neighboring food truck parks, make for a wonderful environment to play a little putt-putt and then stick around well into the evening. With endless options for food and drinks, plus rentable tipis and fireplaces, Stagecoach is a popular option for birthday parties and events.
🎟️ Price: $19 for adults, $13 for kids 12 and under
⛳ Reservations: Stagecoach Greens
📍 Location: Mission Bay • 1379 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
2. Holey Moley
*Opens July 19, 2024*
After the closure of Urban Putt in December 2023, Mission District mini golfers found themselves with a golf ball-sized lump in their throats at the notion of traveling to the waterfront for some putt-putt. Luckily for us, mini golf chain Holey Moley USA, from the Australian company Funlab, is about to open a highly-anticipated new course at the same location.
The course itself is designed as an immersive labyrinth, with funky ’80s- and ’90s-themed obstacles resembling a playful recreation of the moon landing, a retro video game set, a large-scale candy shop, and more. Holey Moley also promises craft cocktails available at two bars, dangerously indulgent comfort food, and even karaoke.
🎟️ Price: $14 for 9 holes throughout the week, $20 for 18 holes Monday-Thursday, and $26 for 18 holes Friday-Sunday
⛳ Learn more: Holey Moley
📍 Location: Mission District • 1096 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
3. Subpar
Putter around the ultimate San Francisco-themed indoor mini golf course, filled with playful handmade replicas of your favorite landmarks including Ghirardelli Square, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, Queen Wilhelmina’s windmill in Golden Gate Park, the Castro Theatre, the Transamerica Pyramid, and many more.
Perhaps the most unique offering at Subpar is their GLOW Golf option on Friday and Saturday evenings, where you’ll play with glowing golf balls on a course transformed with colorful lights.
🎟️ Price: $14 for regular golf (all ages), $16 for GLOW golf (ages 12+ only)
⛳ Reservations: Subpar Miniature Golf
📍 Locations:
- Ghirardelli Square • 900 North Point St, San Francisco, cA 94109
- Alameda • 1600 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
4. Lollyland
Palace Games, known for its creative themed escape rooms, brings that same high production value to the recently-opened “Lollyland” mini golf course in San Francisco. Step into an immersive candy-coated adventure, combining the elements of an escape room puzzle with the simple pleasure of mini golf for a delightful, teamwork-centered experience. The game uses immersive technology to take you through the entire guided experience, which will help your group solve each hole together while enjoying plenty of surprises along the way.
🎟️ Price: $30 per player
⛳ Reservations: Palace Games
📍 Location: Marina (Palace of Fine Arts) • 3601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123
5. Tipsy Putt
Sure, this mini golf course isn’t technically in San Francisco, but its location just across the Bay Bridge makes for an easy trip, even on public transportation (the F bus line takes you almost to the door). The popular destination is designed especially for adults, maintaining a lively sports bar environment with craft beers, delicious Mexican food, and additional entertainment like cornhole and trivia. You can make the most of your East Bay day trip with a dinner reservation in Berkeley or a picnic at Oakland’s Lake Merritt.
🎟️ Price: $18 per person
⛳ Reservations: Tipsy Putt
📍 Location: Emeryville • 5690 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Lean into your competitive side with these fun mini golf courses in San Francisco, all of which provide a memorable experience no matter the skill level or age of your group. Where will you book first?