What’s new at Disneyland right now? All new MaxPass, the return of some classic experiences, and the Guardians of the Galaxy!
Tips for road trip down I-5 with kids
Driving I-5 down the center of California is a fairly joyless journey. I offer some tips, restaurants & diversions for enduring a day in the car with kids.
Bay Area camping with little kids
Here are our favorite Bay Area places to go tent camping with our little kids — plus one awesome cabin experience for good measure.
{Road Trip} Kid-friendly glamping spot in California’s Central Valley
Swimming, boating, jumping, and general outdoor fun, all made easy with low-key cabin rental.
Sunset Celebration Festival in Sonoma this Weekend
Have you ever paged through an issue of Sunset magazine and thought, “I wish I could climb right in there”? Well, during Sunset Celebration Weekend, you really can.
San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park
Heading to San Diego? We had a great time at the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park in Escondido.
Staycation guide to Bay Area beaches
Bay Area beaches are perfect for a mini getaway or daytrip. Here are some of our favorites with links to full descriptions.
Family-friendly Passover Guide for the East Bay
Passover 2017 outings for Oakland, Berkeley, and other East Bay families including seders and kid-friendly community events.
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.
Where to get a US passport in 20 minutes in Berkeley
UC Berkeley campus at the Recreation building is an administrative desk that processes US passport applications including taking your photo.
Vacation Inspiration: Disney cruising aboard The Wonder
The Disney Wonder cruise ship might make a perfect epic family vacation for multiple generations with food, entertainment, and fun to spare!
Bay Area Camping for Dummies: Cabin Edition
Cabin camping is the perfect stepping stone towards becoming a real camper without having to invest in all the camping gear or sleep on the ground!
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.
5 snow play outings for Bay Area families
Snow adventures for young families. Skip the lifts, 5 options with snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Northern California Overnight Camp Guide (2017)
I’m happy to present our third Sleepaway Camp Guide for Bay Area families as a companion to our East Bay Day Camp Guide. Be sure to tell us in the comments your favorites that we missed. We organized this guide by geography to help you find the camps you’re looking for: South of the {510} | Marin and {more}