Day Trips
There are so many places to go when you have the day to explore the Bay Area with a family. Here are a few hundred terrific ideas with places to play and eat while you’re away on your adventurous day trips with kids.
Book Now: Holiday Train Rides Around the Bay Area
All aboard the Polar Express! Here are a few magical holiday train rides for Bay Area families, some of which will sell out quickly.
Book Now: Napa Valley Santa Train Jolly Journeys
Modeled after the Polar Express, passengers take a 1.75-hour round-trip train ride up to the "North Pole" to receive a small gift and treats.
Half-Day Trip to CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point
CuriOdyssey is a science playground and zoo located in a beautiful setting at Coyote Point in San Mateo.
Roaring Camp Railroad near Santa Cruz
About 90 minutes from Berkeley, Roaring Camp Railroad is a real steam locomotive chugging up and down steep passes through a redwood grove.
The Wave Waterpark in Dublin
The Dublin Wave is a water park with slides and water play areas for all ages.
9 Reasons to Visit Point Richmond With Kids
A pool, a beach, a playground, a tunnel, and a train museum! Point Richmond has plenty of family fun to explore.
Everything You Need to Know About Bay Area Amusement Parks
From Six Flags in Vallejo to Happy Hollow in San Jose, which is primarily a Zoo, there are some really cool places that are worth ...
Fremont’s Aqua Adventure Water Park
Fremont's Aqua Adventure features lazy river, splashy water play structure, a few big water slides. Kids over age six can navigate the park while you ...
Book Now: Magical Christmas Train in Sacramento
Tickets are now available for the Magical Christmas Train by River Fox out of West Sacramento. It will be lots of holiday fun.
Ticket Alert: Sacramento’s Polar Express
Don't miss your chance to purchase tickets to the Polar Express train in Old Town Sacramento. Become a member early for presale access.
