Day Trips
Kid-Friendly Farms to Visit Near The East Bay
We have loved bringing our children to meet animals and run around at a working farm. Ride a pony, chase a chicken, pick an apple. Take your pick!
A Guide to Cherry Picking in Brentwood for 2021
Brentwood: When to go, where to go, and what to bring on a cherry-picking day trip from the Bay Area.
5 National Parks To Visit With Bay Area Kids Before They Grow Up
Do you prefer majestic trees or volcanic geysers? We’ve rounded up step-by-step itineraries for a handful of National Parks.
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Park Profile: Imagine Playground in Dublin
Explore this, shiny, new, and expansive playground with inclusive features, just 30 minutes away from Oakland.
What to Know About The Reopening of Amusement Parks & Disneyland
Many popular California amusement parks have been closed since March 2020 and they have plans to reopen real soon with restrictions.
Santa Cruz: Vacation meets Staycation
A family-friendly destination that costs a lot less than Hawaii.
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Quarry Park: A Ropes Course Worth the Drive for East Bay Families
This ropes course and adventure park is worth the drive for Bay Area families with kids over ten.
Bay Area Staycation Guide
How many of these day trips and adventures for grade school-age children can you squeeze into one week of your Bay Area staycation?
What Parents Should Know About Bay Area Water Parks
Your guide to Bay Area waterparks; find the one that works best for your family. From water slide junkies to sprayground newbies, we love ya!
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Ticket Alert: Easter Egg Express Train in Sacramento
The River Fox Train runs its Easter experience from March 20 through April 4 on open-air vintage cars followed by an egg hunt.
