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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 ...
Swings on Bridgeview Trail are Delightfully Dangerous
The handbuilt swings hidden among the majestic redwoods and dripping vines make this small hike much more exciting for children.
Martial Arts Classes for East Bay Kids
There are so many places in Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby that will teach your school-age child the discipline and fitness of martial arts.
Oakland Outdoor Dining: Kid-friendly Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Great places to eat with your kids outdoors in Oakland. Restaurants with gardens and patios are perfect this time of year.
Ticket Alert: Princess Bride & How to Train Your Dragon at SF Symphony
Bring the whole family to Davies Symphony Hall for the San Francisco Symphony’s orchestral performances with these family-favorite movies
Roberts Regional Recreation Area: An Oakland Park with a Swimming Pool
Roberts Park AKA Roberts Regional Recreation Area is tucked away in the Oakland Hills with a huge playground, a calm pool, plus hiking trails and ...
Quarry Park: A Ropes Course Worth the Drive for East Bay Families
This ropes course and adventure park is worth the drive for Bay Area families with kids over ten.
Open for Danger: Adventure Playground Berkeley
Adventure Playground Berkeley lets kids imagine, build, and decorate their own play structures with saws, hammers, nails, and paint.
Alameda Outdoor Dining With Kids
Where do you like to eat outside with kids in Alameda? Here are some of our community's favorite al fresco dining options on the island.
44 Best Activities for Teens in the East Bay & Beyond
What to do with East Bay teens? Our teenagers' Bay Area favorites include museum deals, hiking, beach day, little farm, & fire pits at ocean ...