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.
Now Open! 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!
99 Days of Summer For Bay Area Kids (2022)
Summer Bay Area planner: Ice cream, hikes, modified camp-outs, art, s’mores, splashing, outdoor movies at home, hiking, a little bit of everything!
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!
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Where to Find Dinosaurs in the East Bay
If you and your kid are always looking for cool dinosaur books and toys, you’ll love to see these life-size (and bigger!) local dinos.
Field Trip: San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum
This indoor and outdoor children’s museum in San Jose is engaging, interactive, and educational— worthy of a day trip to the South Bay.
A Guide to Cherry Picking in Brentwood for 2022
Brentwood: When to go, where to go, and what to bring on a cherry-picking day trip from the Bay Area.
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Parents’ Guide to East Bay Gardens
Explore family-friendly East Bay Gardens for outdoor fun: admire flowers, follow butterflies, enjoy nature, & get inspired!
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.
Opening Memorial Day Weekend 2022: 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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The Wave Waterpark in Dublin
The Dublin Wave is a water park with slides and water play areas for all ages.
