Family-friendly 2.6-acre park with sports facilities, a playground, picnic areas and San Carlos's spray pad, which runs May through September.
The oldest and best-known park in town, with a tot playground, a big-kid playground, a water spray area, and tennis, basketball, bocce and baseball.
All-suite Residence Inn with free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool and whirlpool, and in-room kitchens, between SF and Silicon Valley.
21-acre hillside park with a playground, walking paths through the trees and big open spaces for kids who like to roam beyond the play structure.
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.
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 playground next to baseball diamonds, soccer fields, five tennis courts and walking paths.
A brewery where kids can actually play while the grown-ups eat: big open space, games, root beer on tap for the kids, and a come-as-you-are family crowd.
Real aircraft kids can climb into (a 747 cockpit, a helicopter, flight simulators) at the San Carlos airport.
A cafe with bingsu, honey toast and coffee, and a kid play corner so adults can finish a conversation. Stroller-friendly and mellow.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives-famous pastrami spot: loud, casual, and the food comes fast.
A street of homes that goes all out with holiday lights and decorations, made for a slow evening walk with kids.
New Haven-style pizza from a wood-fired oven and handmade pasta, with seats out in the parklet.
A trampoline park with freestyle jump, a zip line, an iWall climbing wall, dodgeball courts, a foam zone and SkyJoust for bigger kids.
