Safari Run, Sunnyvale

If you’ve got a toddler or a preschooler, this indoor spot in Sunnyvale is genuinely worth knowing about. The climbing structure and slides are sized just right for the under-5 crowd, and the place is kept seriously clean — like, noticeably cleaner than most indoor play spaces you’ve probably dragged your kid through. Staff are actually friendly and helpful, not just going through the motions, which makes a difference when you’re wrangling little ones. There are benches and seating scattered around so parents can watch without losing their minds, and they do birthday parties here too if you’re looking for an easy option that won’t stress you out. Grab a snack while you’re at it — they’ve got food options on hand so you’re not scrambling to leave the second someone gets hungry.