Magical Bridge Playground at Fair Oaks Park

Bombay street food in a space with an actual bus and car built inside the restaurant for kids to climb in.

Sunnyvale's nautical-themed neighborhood park: a ship-play structure little captains climb all over, plus open lawn and picnic spots in north Sunnyvale.

Fast-casual Middle Eastern that kids actually eat: chicken shawarma, falafel, and rice plates at counter speed, on Mathilda.

The Peninsula breakfast-and-lunch institution (since 1974) where the kids' menu doubles as a coloring sheet and the coffee cake is famous.

The Murphy Avenue Middle Eastern favorite (grills, mezze, fresh bread) that handles families and big groups well, and is busy and buzzy.

50s-themed diner with jukebox vibes, milkshakes, and burgers: the nostalgia place where kids get a kick out of the decor and everyone leaves full.