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.
TubeTahoe: Winter Fun in South Lake Tahoe
Experience the thrill of tubing in South Lake Tahoe at TubeTahoe, a family-friendly snow destination for families with little ones.
Dodge Ridge: More Accessible Kid-friendly Skiing Than Tahoe
More affordable than Tahoe and super family-friendly, Dodge Ridge is one Oakland mom’s little secret.
South Lake Tahoe Ski School Smackdown
What are the main differences between South Lake Tahoe Ski Schools at Heavenly Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Kirkwood? Let us help.
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is Awesome for Little Skiers
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in Tahoe offers a great experience for families, and I road-tested it for you.
Spring Break Ideas for East Bay Families
Ideas for Spring Break trips from the Bay Area, staycation outings, and other ways to spend your week off.
Soda Springs: Tubing and First-time Skiing
Fun and easy for first-time skiers or those who just want to play in the snow!
Lunar New Year in the Bay Area is a Family-Friendly Celebration
Celebrate Year of the Rabbit around the Bay Area. Here’s how make the most of Lunar New Year events with kids.
Now Open: Leland Snow Play, Tubing Fun for All Ages
At Leland Snow Play, tickets allow you to ride tubes down a man-made hill as many times as you like.
Where to Take Bay Area Kids to Experience the Snow
Bay Area kids get to experience the snow with a day trip or weekend getaway for sledding, tubing, snow shoeing, skiing, or snowboarding. Lucky kids.
The Best Tubing and Sledding near the Bay Area
7 destinations with a ticket booth that will give you access to snow tubing or sledding with your kids nearish the Bay Area!