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.
99 Days of Summer For Bay Area Kids
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. ...
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.
Three-year Olds’ Guide to Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium has awesome otters, penguins, and play area. But it can be overwhelming, too. Here's our little kids' perspective.
Bay Area Road Trip: Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of California's best indoor tourist attractions, a perfect mission for the long days of holiday school closures.
Angel Island with Kids: Family-friendly Hike, Tram Ride and More
Looking for a mini vacation? It's in the Bay, literally! Visit Angel Island with the kids for a ferry ride, outdoor time, beautiful views and ...
Day Trip: Sheep at Mission Ranch, in the Fairytale-esque Carmel-by-the-Sea
If you happen to be headed south down the coast on a Sunday, you must try the Sunday Brunch at Mission Ranch. It’s a quick, ...
Meet a Giant Furry Cow & a Zonkey at American Made Miniatures Farm
Located in Petaluma, American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary is incredible, your kids will beg to revisit for years to come. I brought 6 kids.
Get Outside at Hidden Villa Farm in Los Altos Hills
About an hour from Oakland, get your family's quarantine wiggles out at Hidden Villa with friendly farm animals and lots of room to run in ...
