Christmas Tea in San Francisco and the East Bay makes a lovely — often expensive — holiday tradition for families. We break it down from near to far.
Restaurants
Order a sundae as big as your head at Fentons
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.
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.
Dining Al Fresco in Alameda
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.
99 kid-friendly restaurants to try in the East Bay
99 kid-friendly restaurants to check out in Oakland and Berkeley from Breakfast for dinner to Mexican, Pizza, Asian, Diners, and lots more!
Oakland patio 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.
Berkeley restaurants with outdoor seating
Top kid-friendly Berkeley patio restaurants with outdoor seating where the noises disappear and the crumbs bounce away. Gourmet Ghetto through Elmwood.
Pi Day in Berkeley, Oakland and beyond
Tips and deals for Pi Day, Wednesday, March 14.
Visit Cat Town Oakland
Cat Town in Oakland is a fun outing for a feline-loving child for $10 each. Combo cafe and animal shelter. Reservations suggested.
Reader tip: Picante has easy pickup!
Picante ended their popular curbside pickup service in favor of brief parking and running in. Good but not as good. Apparently this is safer.
