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Best Bay Area Summer Daycations

Looking to explore a new part of the Bay Area? Anyone of these regions can provide a full day of family fun – perfect for your next “daycation.”

Here is a brief list of fun summer daycations from Amare Real Estate Services in Morgan Hill, CA. We are a family-owned business that knows how to have a good time after the work is done and, in many cases, a daycation is the best solution to fight stagnation!

All of these destinations are ideal for people who live in Morgan Hill, CA, because they’re close enough and each one offers a wide range of comfortable and affordable overnight accommodations.

East Bay-Berkeley: It’s not just a college student haven, Berkeley has tons to offer families looking for a day of exploration. Little explorers will enjoy the Habitat Children’s Museum, and scientists of all ages can explore the Lawrence Hall of Science (www.lawrencehallofscience.org). Spend some outside time at Tilden Regional Park where you can meet the farm animals, ride the merry-go-round, and stroll around Lake Anza.

Peninsula-Pescadero: On Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, you will find the quaint little town of Pescadero, bordered by beautiful beaches to the west and redwoods to the east. Swing by Harley Goat Farm (harleyfarms.com) to sample goat cheese and meet the animals. Stretch your legs on any of the miles of hiking trails at Butano State Park and be certain to keep your eyes peeled for banana slugs – they love the decaying trees found all over the park. If you decide to turn the trip from a daycation to a full-on staytation, many people like staying in Half Moon Bay at the Cypress Inn at Maramar Beach or in Santa Cruz at the Sea & Sand Inn or the West Cliff Inn for that quaint, B&B atmosphere.

San Francisco-Golden Gate Park: More than three miles long, Golden Gate Park is full of areas to explore. It offers the de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Japanese Tea Gardens, San Francisco Botanical Garden, lakes, windmills, polo fields, a stadium, and even bison! The options for lodging are endless, with great hotels, bed and breakfast places, and personal rentals as well.

Marin-Angel Island: Start your day with a ferry ride from Tiburon to this island full of hiking trails and history. Learn how the island played a part in both immigration and Civil War history. Take family photos with San Francisco in the background before you head back across the bay.

South Bay-Big Basin State Park: California’s oldest state park has 80 miles of hiking trails, campgrounds, and some of the tallest redwoods you can find. The nearby town of Boulder Creek is a great spot to stop to pick up lunch before you head to the park.

About Amare Real Estate Services

With more than five decades of cumulative experience, the team at Amare Real Estate Services in Morgan Hill, CA consistently receives top reviews for its over-the-top customer service, follow-through, and professional approach. We play a major role in our clients’ lives and we take it seriously. But we also have fun and enjoy our work by creating a family atmosphere with a positive vibe that’s truly contagious.
Sources: 7×7 Magazine and Bay Area Parent