My family loved our four-hour getaway to Keller Beach in Richmond. Bring sand toys and a picnic to make the most of your day.
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Big Fun at the Port of Oakland’s Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Preschoolers will love Middle Harbor Shoreline Park at the Port of Oakland with the best views of the Bay! Container ships lots of giant stuff to look at.
3 Best Places to Fly a Kite in the East Bay
Flying a kite is outside and social distanced already. So when your stir-crazy kids tell you that they’re bored, you can tell them to go fly a kite!
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Sweet Hike: Fairy Houses Galore in Point Richmond
I explored the magical fairy houses that make up Little Point Richmond of Washington Avenue with my children, age 2 to 8, and we were all enchanted. We’ll be back.
7 Instagram-Worthy Wall Murals in the East Bay Kids Will Love
Stunning street art wall murals around Oakland that will make you want to get your camera out, where to find them, and who made them!
Now Open: The Drive-In Movie Theater in Concord
10 thumbs up. Pile the kids into the station wagon for socially distant drive-in movie showings. BYO movie treats.
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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)
Best Idea Ever: A playground with coffee in Berkeley
With ample parking, a huge field, a creek to explore, a playground, and now, a cafe onsite, Strawberry Creek Park is a perfect destination.
Order a Sundae as Big as your Head at Fentons Oakland
As a sugar-fearing parent, I avoided Fentons Creamery until a good friend threw a birthday party and I had no choice. Now, I’m a convert.
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Park Profile: Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont
Dracena Quarry Park in Piedmont is a cozy little neighborhood beauty with attractions for kids of all ages. Parking can be tricky.
