California Vacations: Bay Area
Kid-friendly sightseeing and vacation ideas in the San Francisco Bay Area. See also Southern California Destinations for Families, including San Diego, Legoland, Disneyland.
Over, Under and On the Golden Gate Bridge
A guest writer covers three ways of seeing the Golden Gate Bridge: take a fire truck over it; Fly over and under it; view of from the underside from Fisherman's wharf.
A guest writer covers three ways of seeing the Golden Gate Bridge: take a fire truck over it; Fly over and under it; view of from the underside from Fisherman's wharf.
Family Houseboating on the California Delta
Guest article about a family trip on a large houseboat, with all the comforts of home plus a waterslide on the back.
Guest article about a family trip on a large houseboat, with all the comforts of home plus a waterslide on the back.
Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay
Profile for families of the luxury Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay, with scenic location 40 minutes south of San Francisco, and Ritz Kids program.
Profile for families of the luxury Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay, with scenic location 40 minutes south of San Francisco, and Ritz Kids program.
Monterey
Monterey Bay, south of San Francisco, is home to Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and a host of sea mammals such as sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and gray whales. The Big Sur Coast is a scenic drive away. Stay at budget-friendly spots, or splurge at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa.
Monterey Bay, south of San Francisco, is home to Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and a host of sea mammals such as sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, and gray whales. The Big Sur Coast is a scenic drive away. Stay at budget-friendly spots, or splurge at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa.
Napa Valley for Families
Napa Valley, day-trip distance from San Francisco and beloved getaway for wine-lovers, is also a fine place for families. About's Guide for California for Visitors recommends staying in Calistoga and taking in a safari tour, Petrified Forest, the (other) Old Faithful Geyser, and more.
Napa Valley, day-trip distance from San Francisco and beloved getaway for wine-lovers, is also a fine place for families. About's Guide for California for Visitors recommends staying in Calistoga and taking in a safari tour, Petrified Forest, the (other) Old Faithful Geyser, and more.
Jelly Belly Day Trip
Take a tour of the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield, about one hour north of San Francisco on I-80: About's Guide for California for Visitors has details, plus interesting facts about jellie bellies (which date back to the Civil War.)
Take a tour of the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield, about one hour north of San Francisco on I-80: About's Guide for California for Visitors has details, plus interesting facts about jellie bellies (which date back to the Civil War.)