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!
California Travel with kids
Family-friendly California Travel
Reopened: Safari West in Santa Rosa
I took my family to Safari West in Santa Rosa to spend the morning on a safari vehicle tour. Super fun! I suggest this trip for tall four-year olds and older for a unique day trip.
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.
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2020 East Bay Mother’s Day Guide
Activities, places to eat, and treats for Mother’s Day 2020 (at home in Oakland and surrounding communities, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda)
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, yet scenic 15 minute drive from Monterey.
Waterpark and Hotel Hybrid: Great Wolf Lodge is Coming to Northern California (DEAL)
Save 30% on the Bay Area’s first and only Great Wolf Lodge, an inclusive hotel and water park for the whole family from tots to teens.
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Where to Stop with Kids on the Way to Tahoe
Tahoe is a popular vacation spot among Bay Area locals. Make the trip with kids more manageable with these favorite roadside destinations.
Tubing and Sledding near the Bay Area
Where to go tubing near the Bay Area.
5 National Parks To Visit With Bay Area Kids Before They Grow Up
Do you prefer majestic trees or volcanic geysers? We’ve rounded up step-by-step itineraries for a handful of National Parks.
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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.
