Bay Area Discovery Museum – Just over the Golden Gate Bridge, this is a super museum just for kids (10 and under). In the Bay Hall, kids can catch crabs at Fisherman’s wharf, crawl through an underwater tunnel, or unload containers the port of Oakland. Toddles will have fun splashing in the Totspot. Outside, play on a fishing boat, explore a shipwreck, learn about tide pools, hike to a lookout with views of the bay and bridge. Click here for directions.

McNear’s Beach County Park (San Pedro Road) – Spend the whole afternoon at this county park, very popular with families. There’s a flat sand beach with calm little waves, lots of picnic tables and grassy areas. In summer, check out snack bar and swimming pool (closed Monday and Tuesday).