Snow
Where to go for the best family-friendly snow and ski experiences.
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.
The Best Tubing and Sledding near the Bay Area
8 great destinations with a ticket booth that will give you access to tubing or sledding with your kids!
Leland Snow Play, Tubing Fun for All Ages
At Leland Snow Play, tickets allow you to ride tubes down a man-made hill as many times as you like. Open late Dec.-April.
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.
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 ...
Bear Valley Ski Resort: Family-friendly Skiing and Snowboarding
Located just off Highway 4, Bear Valley Ski Resorts caters to families, beginners, and seasoned pros.
Ski Tahoe Donner with Kids
Tahoe Donner is a great option if you're staying in Truckee, priced right for beginners and kids. It's our go-to resort for affordable skiing and ...
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.
Dodge Ridge: More Accessible Kid-friendly Skiing Than Tahoe
More affordable than Tahoe and super family-friendly, Dodge Ridge is one Oakland mom's little secret.
Soda Springs: Tubing and First-time Skiing
Fun and easy for first-time skiers or those who just want to play in the snow!