Northern California with Kids

Take your family on a California Road Trip! Use our 10-day California road trip itinerary from San Francisco to San Diego to plan your perfect trip.

Your complete guide to Sacramento Christmas events, Bay Area holiday fun, and more Christmas activities across Northern California for 2024, inlcuding some Central Coast destinations.

Christmas in San Francisco is special. San Francisco Christmas Events in 2024 include lights at the San Francisco Zoo, shopping at Union Square, & much more!

Explore the top San Jose Christmas events for 2024 including Christmas in the Park, Winter Wonderland, Victorian Christmas at Winchester Mystery House & more!

Dreaming of a California family vacation? From the mountains to the sea, here are the absolute best things to do in California with kids from a local who has done it all!

Lace up those hiking boots and grab your Hydroflask, its time get up to speed on the best hikes near San Francisco. Here are our top picks from a local.

Wondering where the best pumpkin patches in the Bay Area are? From Half Moon Bay to Petaluma, we highlight the top Bay Area pumpkin patches.

There are so many great things to do in Northern California! Use this list of 25 ideas to help you plan an epic Northern California family vacation.

Check out a native’s picks for some of the best things to do in Santa Rosa with kids as well as the surrounding area.

Looking for the best Lake Tahoe ski resort for your family? We compare season passes and ski schools for 2024. Snow is falling! Snowboard and ski season is here!

When is the best time to visit Yosemite? We answer that question and offer tips on how to avoid the crowds no matter the season.

From the beach to the redwoods and everywhere in between, here are all of our favorite things to do in Santa Cruz with kids!

Here are the best things to do in North Lake Tahoe, from the slopes to the lake, as well as recommendations on where to stay and plenty of tips.

There are many incredible outdoor activities in the Bay Area that are fun for all ages. Enjoy nature, find urban escapes, & soar to new heights with our guide.

Experience California’s natural wonders up close and personal. From the Sierras to the Pacific we’ve found the best California campgrounds for families.

California tide pools are among the best in the country. You can find all sorts of sea creatures if you know where to look. Here are the top spots for families.

Half Moon Bay is a quaint place filled with outdoor activities, great places to eat, & family-friendly hotels. Here are 10 fun things to do in Half Moon Bay.

A world of celebration awaits your family this holiday in Santa Rosa, California. Travel from Mexico to Italy through different cultural festivities, listen to the sounds of Germany and Ireland, and watch the dancers of Moscow perform the highly anticipated Nutcracker, an event that will surely become a family tradition.