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Golden Gate Park, Koret Children’s Playground and Carousel
Koret Playground at Golden Gate Park has a mix of nostalgic features I loved as a child (cement slide, carousel) plus newer playground structures.
The Best Places in Piedmont, CA to Go With Kids
How to have the most fun with kids in Piedmont (fully surrounded by Oakland) and the main commercial street nearby, Piedmont Avenue.
Favorite East Bay Milkshake Spots
My favorite milkshakes from Oakland and San Pablo to Walnut Creek include organic, vegan, and extremely delicious flavors. Drink it in your car!
Easter Egg Hunts & Activities for East Bay Families
Easter in the East Bay is filled with fun free carnivals and community egg hunts, too. Don't miss out with the help of our guide.
Oakland Roots Soccer Team Returns to the Coliseum
Have you been to a pro soccer game with your kids? The Oakland Roots play at the Oakland Coliseum through October.
It’s Free! Indian Rock Park
Wear athletic shoes because Berkeley's Indian Rock will make you want to scale it and start snapping pictures immediately, and you don't want to fall!
Day Trip: Sheep at Mission Ranch, in the Fairytale-esque Carmel-by-the-Sea
Visit Mission Ranch for a traditional Sunday brunch and epic fluffy sheep viewing. Terrific in combo with a visit to Monterey Bay
Best Ice Cream in Oakland, Berkeley, and Beyond
Our go to treat is always ice cream. Always. I've rounded up our local favorite places to order up a scoop. Did yours make the ...
Whimsy Willow: Fab Play Space & Garden in Alameda
Whimsy Willow in Alameda is an art studio and play garden with plenty of space to run around and be creative in big and small ...
Lincoln Park: Alameda’s East End Playground
Lincoln Park, located in Alameda’s East End, is a wonderful place for families come together to play on the new jungle-themed structures and be active.
