Travel
Best Bay Area Beaches You Can Visit Today
Bay Area beaches are perfect for a mini getaway or day trip. Here are 15 of our favorites within two hours of Oakland with tips for visiting with kids!
Star Wars at Disneyland: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the highly-anticipated land at Disneyland included with park admission. How to go? When to go? Let’s talk.
Family Getaway: Water Park in Folsom & Old Sacramento Waterfront
Folsom made a wonderful mini-vacation for my family with a water park, waterfront amusements, and a new-to-us play space. We’ll be back for sure.
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Day Trip: Sonoma’s TrainTown Railroad
Just 50 minutes from Berkeley, Sonoma’s TrainTown offers an introductory amusement park experience. Train enthusiasts will be more than satisfied.
Vacation Inspiration: Plan A Trip To Avila Beach With Kids
About four hours from Berkeley, Avila Beach is a tiny town on the Central Coast offering plenty to do with kids of all ages.
Now Open: Avengers Campus at Disneyland
An All-New Land at Disney California Adventure Park celebrating the Avengers characters is now open. Marvel fans are gonna love it!
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What to Know About The Reopening of Amusement Parks & Disneyland
Many popular California amusement parks have reopened with a few more favorites still staffing up to open this summer.
Vacation Inspiration: Houseboating on Lake Shasta
Houseboating on Lake Shasta is amazing; we pull up on shore, extend the included ramp, and climb off to explore. Campfires are a highlight every night, eating s’mores and checking out the scenery.
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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Weekend Getaway: San Francisco’s Lodge at The Presidio & Nearby Attractions
A weekend getaway in the San Francisco Presidio was surprisingly restful and fun for my family. You could do it as a day trip or overnight.
