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: 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 ...
Everything You Need to Know About Bay Area Amusement Parks
From Six Flags in Vallejo to Happy Hollow in San Jose, which is primarily a Zoo, there are some really cool places that are worth ...
U-Pick Raspberries at Boring Farm in Sebastopol
About an hour from the East Bay, Boring Farm offers U-Pick organic raspberries from June through to September. Advance tickets are required.
The Wave Waterpark in Dublin
The Dublin Wave is a water park with slides and water play areas for all ages.
Daytrip to Stinson Beach with kids
Stinson Beach is our favorite, FAVORITE beach in the Bay Area with kids.
EARTHseed Farm U-Pick Apples & Furry Pigs in Sebastopol
EARTHseed Farm is a cute organic farm just past the quaint town of Graton. My family spent a lovely morning there picking apples and more!
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!
Where to Celebrate Fourth of July in the East Bay & Fireworks Guide
Fireworks, parades, BBQ, and did we say fireworks? Our Fourth of July Guide for East Bay families has lots of ideas to celebrate.
Now Open: Hurricane Harbor Concord, a Mega Waterpark in the East Bay
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 ...
Visit Alcatraz With Kids
Alcatraz is a lot of fun with kids -- when your kids are the right age -- here are my best tips for Alcatraz with ...