Tahoe is a popular summer vacation spot among Bay Area locals. Make the trip with kids more manageable with these favorite roadside destinations.
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Tubing and Sledding near the Bay Area
Where to go tubing near the Bay Area.
Soda Springs: Tubing and first-time skiing
Fun and easy for first-time skiers or those who just want to play in the snow!
Weekend road trip: Railroad Park Resort and Lake Shasta Caverns
Our family of four made a trip North and slept in a real train caboose. By day, we explored a science museum, playground, and the caverns at Lake Shasta!
Family camps for Bay Area families
Family Camp is a terrific blend of outdoorsy fun and vacation. Usually, you bring your bedding and sleep in a modest cabin; meals and family programming are provided!
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.
Spring Break Inspiration: Joshua Tree and Palm Springs
One idea for a family-friendly trip to Southern California.
Take the train to Sacramento’s Railroad Museum
Your train-obsessed children are going to love this adventure to the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento from Berkeley by railroad.
Northern California Overnight Camp Guide (2019)
Our Northern California Overnight Camp Guide covers the Bay Area and beyond for kids as young as 7. Helping you choose the best sleepaway camp.
5 snow play outings for Bay Area families
Snow adventures for young families. Skip the lifts, five options for exploring by foot or snowshoes.
