Timber & Salt

Wood-fired pizza and small plates on Broadway; OpenTable notes family-friendly seating and that guests frequently bring kids and celebrate birthdays here.

Redwood City's 31-acre community park - home of the Magical Bridge Playground - with its own playground and tot lot, sports fields, and reservable picnic areas.

Neighborhood favorite with a playground, a separate tot lot, and a summer water feature (June-September) that keeps little ones busy on hot days.

All-abilities playground designed so kids of every ability can play together - three zones including a tot lot with a water feature and a musical area with swings. A staffed gate keeps capacity comfortable.

A brewery where kids can actually play while parents eat: big open space, games, root beer on tap for the kids, and a come-as-you-are family crowd, especially early evenings and weekends.