Travel
Family-friendly California Travel
Kid-friendly, budget-friendly trips around California. Where to go and how to get there when it comes to family travel on the West Coast.
Bay Area Family Day Trips and Vacations
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.
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: Jubilee Railroad Resort & Lake Shasta Caverns
Our family drove North and slept in a real train caboose. By day, we explored a science museum, playground, and the caverns at Lake Shasta!
Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patch and More
Find pumpkins, pony rides, train rides, hay rides, petting zoo, haunted house, barn slide, car barn ride, barn jumpers - wheee!
What Are The Closest Snow Play Trips for Bay Area Families?
Where to take Bay Area kids to play in the snow? Skip the lifts. Here are five options for kid-friendly snow play with snowshoes or ...
Camping and Swimming at Grover Hot Springs
Grover Hot Springs State Park offers a natural hot spring for swimming, accessible hiking for kids, and is terrifically affordable. What's not to love?
Body of Sound Presents Mountain Magic All-Ages Camp
This retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains includes yoga, kid's activities, dancing, drumming, DJs, delicious food, and camping among redwoods.
Ticket Alert: Sacramento’s Polar Express
Don't miss your chance to purchase tickets to the Polar Express train in Old Town Sacramento. Become a member early for presale access.
Apple Picking with Children Near the Bay Area
Apple-picking season is upon us. Here are a few U-pick options and Bay Area apple orchards worth a visit with your family. Always, call first!
Santa Cruz: Vacation meets Staycation
A family-friendly destination that costs a lot less than Hawaii.
