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Things to do in the Bay Area 🌉: Bay Area, Our Way 🤍
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items Our running list of Bay Area spots we actually go to—food, family days, seasonal outings, and small adventures.
Mostly South Bay
Sections
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Seasonal ⛄️🌷☀️🍂
Foodies 😜🍔🌮🌯
Groceries 🛒
Kid friendly activities 🤸⚽️
Drinks 🥤🥃
Seasonal ⛄️🌷☀️🍂
Things we are doing based on season. The list grows as time passes
We took our son to Spina Farms for his very first pumpkin patch experience, and he loved it. 🌻 The whole place is super aesthetic — rows of pumpkins surrounded by bright marigolds make it perfect for photos and just soaking in the fall vibes.
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Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch
We went for the “North Pole lights”, it’s cool to walk around and see it. It’s basically enjoying the theme park at night with some Christmas lights. But it’s more fun if you go on the rides. We had an 11 month old so we didn’t bother going on some.
“North Pole lights” - Gilroy gardens
Pretty cool seasonal event. Fresh Christmas trees of all sizes with the option to cut down your own. Pretty cool memory makers with the kiddos. They also have food
Christmas tree farm- (can be seen from 101)
Foodies 😜🍔🌮🌯
Not food critics, just people who like to eat. 😏🍴
For your burrito cravings 🌯😏
Mexican Restaurant | Burrito Factory | San Jose
My favorite spot for ramen 🍜
Ramen 101 - Milpitas | Online Ordering | 133 RANCH DR. | MILPITAS | (408) 649-3151
We usually make a reservation but it’s not always needed. I always get the cucumber spritz and the small combo is plenty for two. They cook everything for you. 🔥
Baekjeong KBBQ- Valley fair
We usually get it for pickup — $38 gets you a full pound of pork, beans, rice, tortillas, jalapeños, and two sauces. Pretty bomb every time. 🌮🔥
Carnitas Michoacan - Mexican Restaurant: San Jose
Tried out this spot, really bomb. Keep in mind it’s a craft pizza and try the different types of pizza. Really good, highly recommend
Best pizza in Mountain View, 94040 | Slice House by Tony Gemignani - 2565-california-street
Somewhere to go in the morning for brunch. Our sons swimming classes was canceled so as a detour we came here
The Breakfast Club at Midtown | American Restaurant in CA
Groceries 🛒
Not fancy, just places that always come through — good prices, good food, and good people. 🛒✨
Not fancy, just reliable — fresh meat, authentic flavors, and everything you need for a true Mexican kitchen 🥩
Chavez Supermarket | We take pride in offering the highest quality meats, produce, baked goods and Taquerias.
One of those spots you walk into for a few things and leave with a cart full. Authentic Korean groceries, good prices, and a fun vibe.
MEGAMART
Where I get my sea food and ramen 🍜
H Mart Locations
Kid friendly activities 🤸⚽️
Adding this section since my son learn to walk, new section of life unlocked 🔓
Hosted a birthday party for my son here. Super busy in the weekend had a good time. They just gotta tighten down on their party management skills. Overall a good time for the kids
Altitude Trampoline Park
A fun family activity. Elevators for strollers and a cafe for food. Parking is underground but easy to navigate. My son had lots of fun
California Academy of Sciences
Cool park for kids, parking is limited and from our experience it’s a popular spot. If no parking is found at the actual parking lot go down the street. Public parking is available, neighborhood is nice
Seven Seas Park | Parks and Facilities Map | Sunnyvale, CA
Drinks 🥤🥃
Coffee for the mornings, cocktails for the nights. A little balance never hurt.
Driving distance from the Bay Area but definitely recommend
Dutch Bros Gilroy | Your Local Coffee Drive-Thru
Went here for date night. They handed us wine when we walked in and the upstairs bar had that perfect mix of cozy and luxury. 🍷✨
JOEY Valley Fair - JOEY Restaurants | The Ultimate in Casual Dining
Been a regular since day one. Whether it’s a morning coffee or a cold beer after work, this place always hits.
Pour Decisions Craft | Craft Coffee + Beer ...