Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

Hands-on exhibits made for kids 0 to 8, from a real helicopter to a mini marketplace, plus art studios and nursing lounges.

A neighborhood bakery-cafe where kids can order green eggs and ham, with a back patio made for slow brunches.

Fancy fresh-fried doughnuts with a patio for sitting down with a hot chocolate.

A summer splash pad, winding walking paths and quirky play structures in six acres of modern park, steps from the pier.

An eco-minded hotel steps from the pier with a solar-heated outdoor pool and requestable connecting rooms.

Grass-fed burgers just off the Promenade with a big outdoor patio and a kids' menu.