Sanremo doesn’t have theme parks or attractions built specifically for children, but it’s still one of the easiest places to enjoy as a family on the Riviera: mild weather almost all year round, wide pedestrian areas, green parks and a flat, safe cycling path do most of the work for you.
Parks and green spaces
- Villa Ormond Gardens: free entry, century-old palm trees, well-kept lawns where kids can run around safely, and a lovely detail — the Japanese Garden, created for Sanremo’s twin-town partnership with Atami, Japan. A good place to pause between walks.
- Portosole playground: right by the marina, with colourful play equipment and a café/gelateria just next to it — handy for a stop after a swim.
- Pian di Poma: a larger park, with paths, football pitches, picnic areas and a well-equipped playground — good for a full afternoon out.
- Piazza Colombo Gardens: right in the centre, a small green space with play equipment for younger kids — handy if you’re out shopping.
The sea and the cycling path
Tre Ponti and Spiaggia dei Porti both have a gently sloping seabed, ideal for young children (see our full guide to Sanremo’s beaches). The Riviera dei Fiori cycling path is flat, traffic-free, with separate lanes for cyclists and pedestrians — perfect for a family ride, with plenty of stops for ice cream or a sandwich along the way.
Other things to do
- La Tana del Bianconiglio (Via Corradi 36): a space entirely dedicated to children, full of books and toys, with regular workshops — useful on a rainy day or for a break from the sun.
- Museo dei Balocchi, at Villa Nobel: an interactive toy museum with traditional games and activities designed to spark young imaginations.
Practical tips
With a pushchair: Sanremo is generally easy to get around, but for La Pigna (the old town, all narrow alleys and steps) a pushchair with sturdy wheels — or better still, a baby carrier — works best.
When to avoid: Festival week (usually in February) is the busiest and most chaotic time — not ideal for a relaxed family stay. March, with “Sanremo in Fiore”, is one of the most pleasant times to visit instead.
Parking: Dodici and Sedici both have free street parking, and Villa Ormond, the cycling path and the town centre are all within a few minutes’ walk (see our full guide to parking in Sanremo).
Not in the classic sense. The nearest water park (Le Caravelle) is in Ceriale, around 40 minutes by car. In town, though, there are several green parks with playgrounds, plus beaches and the cycling path.
March, thanks to the mild weather and events like “Sanremo in Fiore”. It’s best to avoid Festival week, usually in February, when the town gets very crowded.
Yes, most of the town is flat and pedestrian-friendly. Only La Pigna, the old town with its alleys and steps, is easier with a baby carrier or a pushchair with sturdy wheels.
Villa Ormond and the playground near Portosole are both within a few minutes’ walk of the apartments.