Café Raj

Deep dish is the headliner at this outpost of the Little Star family, though the thin crust holds its own. A consistent first pick with kids.

Brewery taproom with a giant Connect Four and a whole collection of toys and games, and panini and hot dogs from the kitchenette next door.

Fast-casual burger chain whose most-loved order is the Santa Barbara Char, with tables outside.

The school district's aquatic center, with open rec swim hours alongside swim lessons.

Neighborhood Chinese restaurant where Renee herself greets regulars of all ages.

Build-your-own Korean rice bowls on Solano that hand out kid chopsticks, kid bowls, and little smoothies.