Laureola Park

All-suite Residence Inn with free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool and whirlpool, and in-room kitchens, between SF and Silicon Valley.

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.

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.

Real aircraft kids can climb into (a 747 cockpit, a helicopter, flight simulators) at the San Carlos airport.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives-famous pastrami spot: loud, casual, and the food comes fast.

A trampoline park with freestyle jump, a zip line, an iWall climbing wall, dodgeball courts, a foam zone and SkyJoust for bigger kids.