
Michelle and family outside the original Just For Fun & Scribbledoodles (2021)
Since 1987, Just For Fun has been a place where childhood memories begin.
What started as a beloved neighborhood toy store serving a single San Francisco community has grown into a family of stores across the city, each rooted in the same belief: play matters. For nearly four decades, we've helped generations of families discover the joy of toys, games, books, puzzles, collectibles, and gifts that inspire imagination and bring people together.
As a family-owned business, we believe a great toy store is about more than what sits on the shelves. It's about the excitement of finding the perfect birthday gift, the tradition of picking out a new game for family night, and the wonder in a child's eyes when they discover something magical for the first time.
Over the years, we've been honored to become part of countless family traditions. Many of the children who visited our original store now return with children of their own, sharing the same sense of curiosity and wonder that first brought them through our doors.
In recent years, we've expanded into new San Francisco neighborhoods, carrying forward the legacies of beloved local toy stores while preserving the community spirit that has always defined us. Whether you visit us in Noe Valley, Pacific Heights, Cow Hollow, or Downtown San Francisco, our goal remains the same: to create welcoming spaces filled with carefully selected toys, games, books, collectibles, and gifts that encourage creativity, learning, connection, and fun.
Today, Just For Fun is proud to be one of San Francisco's favorite independent toy stores, offering everything from LEGO®, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Hot Wheels, puzzles, plush toys, arts and crafts, educational toys, and family games to unique gifts for every age.
Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your family's story. We look forward to helping create memories for generations to come.
1987
David and Robert open Just For Fun in Noe Valley

2017
Just For Fun achieves Legacy Business Status

2021
Michelle becomes owner of Just For Fun

June 2024
Cow Hollow location opens at 1957 Union Street

Oct 2024
Pacific Heights location opens at 2185 Fillmore St

October 2025
Union Square location opens at 45 Kearny St on Maiden Lane
