Arguello Park

A value base on the mid-Peninsula with a free breakfast buffet and a lobby fireplace, close to Hiller Aviation Museum (a great kid museum) and downtown.

Woodsy ravine park along a creek in the middle of Belmont: playground, picnic areas and BBQs under the trees, and home of the city's summer concerts.

A playground next to baseball diamonds, soccer fields, five tennis courts and walking paths.

A casual neighborhood sushi spot with bento combos and teriyaki, easy for feeding the whole family.

A real steakhouse that still rolls out the red carpet for kids: a seven-entree kids' menu (teriyaki skirt steak, mini cheeseburgers) starting with carrot sticks and dip, ending in make-your-own sundaes.

Huge indoor inflatable playgrounds with bounce arenas, slides and obstacle-style inflatables, plus open jump sessions for kids to run wild.