Travel
Family-friendly California Travel
Soda Springs: Tubing and First-time Skiing
Fun and easy for first-time skiers or those who just want to play in the snow!
The Blue Angel Ski & Snowboard School = Awesome!
The Blue Angels Ski Program buses kids from Piedmont to Sierra-at-Tahoe 5 Saturdays starting in late January for a full day of lessons with food.
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.
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.
Vacation Inspiration: Farm Stay Less Than 2 Hours From Bay Area
Learn about Long Dream Farm, a working dairy farm in the Sierra foothills where families can stay overnight!
Tahoe: Northstar Ski School for Kids
Pro-tip:Â If you're considering ski school for two kids, check the various resorts for their age groupings. Siblings may be together in some locations, but apart ...
A Magical Holiday Staycation at Berkeley’s Claremont Club & Spa
Plan a family holiday staycation at the Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley. From skating, pizza, cookies, views, and more, what's not to love?
Camping at Mount Madonna & Fruit Picking in Watsonville
In 2023 and 2024, many camp sites at Mount Madonna are closed for forest maintenance.
Vacation Inspiration: Sunriver & Bend, Oregon
Plan a family vacation to Bend, Oregon. Hike through the forest, bike the city, explore a volcano, and stay at a top resort in Sunriver, ...
A Royal Staycation at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco
My family spent a magical weekend at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco with high tea, cookie decorating, dive-in movies, and the softest beds ever!
