Go behind the scenes at some of your favorite Bay Area companies to see how things are made!
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.
The Wave Waterpark in Dublin
The Dublin Wave is a water park with slides and water play areas for all ages.
Best places in the Bay Area for camping with little kids
Here are our favorite Bay Area places to go tent camping with our little kids — plus some cabin camping options for good measure.
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Hurricane Harbor Concord: a mega waterpark
Hurricane Harbor Concord is a giant water park for thrill-seekers and kids who love to splash. Lazy river. Children’s sprayground for small people. Opens May 4 for the season.
Kids Obstacle Challenge coming to San Mateo
Kids Obstacle Challenge is a fun adventure and obstacle course for kids ages 5-16, with 15+ challenging obstacles and lots of mud.
Best Bay Area beaches
Bay Area beaches are perfect for a mini getaway or daytrip. Here are some of our favorites with links to full descriptions.
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Half-day trip: Ardenwood Farm
Ardenwood Farm is a working farm and a trip back in time, to a place where Laura Ingalls might have lived, without the Minnesota snow.
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!
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 relax.
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Where to go on Fourth of July in the East Bay
Parades, pancakes, festivals, & fireworks! Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has it all. Sponsored by Sarah’s Science.
