Bay Area Family Fun Bay Area Family Fun

California has family-friendly fun for every member of your brood, young or old. From theme parks galore with the latest rides and roller coasters, to up-close encounters with animals and history alike, grab the relatives and hit the road for a groovy California getaway!

More Fun for Everyone in the Bay Area

September 2008 marked the reopening of the beloved California Academy of Arts and Sciences in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Nearby, young scientists will love the Exploratorium, and just across the Golden Gate Bridge is the Bay Area Discovery Museum, a mecca for the under-8 set. There are thrills galore at the Bay Area's three main amusement parks: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, California's Great America, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Other highlights include Pier 39, the San Francisco Zoo, Oakland Zoo and San Jose's Tech Museum of Innovation.