The Station

The East Bay's resort splurge: multiple pools, tennis, a Kids' Club for little ones, and seasonal family programming in the Berkeley Hills. Forbes has named it a Best Family Resort. A staycation that feels like leaving the state.

Mediterranean restaurant with patio seating that's tolerant of noisy families and combo plates that stretch to feed kids.

A Chinese restaurant in Elmwood, across from Jin Ling, friendly toward families with young kids.

A big grassy field to run on, a tot play yard and tennis courts, tucked behind Willard Middle School near Elmwood.

Build-your-own poke restaurant offering customizable Hawaiian-style fish salads.

A classic old-school hot dog stand.