Magowan’s Infinite Mirror Maze

At first glance, Magowan’s Infinite Mirror Maze looks more funky than befuddling. The black lights that illuminate its columns and archways cycle through neon colors, and ‘80s dance music thumps through its various turns.

The wonderland-like ambiance prompted SF Weekly to list the maze as “possibly the most psychedelic place one can legally reach within the city limits” in its list of Five Places We Wish Bands Could Play in SF.

SF Weekly: “…Black lights set this labyrinth of mirrors a glow, making you completely lose track of where you are and where you are trying to go. Plus, they let you stay and trip out as long as you want.”

Don’t let the far-out vibes fool you, though. Even Charles Magowan, the maze’s creator, admits to getting lost in its passageways during an ABC 7 feature. Charles constructed the maze to cover 2,000 square feet, aligning 77 mirrors in counterintuitive corners, dead-ends, twists, and halls. His ultimate goal was to build a nostalgic labyrinth that both kids and adults could explore. One ticket grants unlimited admission to the maze throughout the day, encouraging repeat visitors to memorize different escape routes and convince their reflection to go to work tomorrow instead of them.

The Mirror Maze is great for all ages. Admission is valid all day, and children aged 5 and younger are admitted for free.