2026 Summer Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Families

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Your Family’s Ultimate Guide to Summer
around the San Francisco Bay Area

SFBAM Events


San Francisco Bay Area Summer Camps

Find the Perfect Camp!

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Go Outdoors, Safety Tips, Bay Area Parks, Camps & Activities
Sun Care, Summer Fitness, Back-to-School
Vacations & Staycations, Eats & Sips, Recipes

Fun in the Sun

Titan by Arctic Zone Expandable Insulated Lunch Box
Denman Wet Detangler Shower Hairbrush
Delfina Unisex Kids Aquatic Swim Goggles

Neven Polarized Eyewear

Summer Play

Big Dill Pickleball Paddles Set of 2 USAPA Approved Rackets
Stomp Rocket Ultra LED Rocket Launcher

Mattel Games UNO Splash Card Game for Outdoor Camping, Travel and Family Night with Water-Resistent Plastic Cards
Nintendo Switch™ with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con™

Camp SFBAM

Let’s Go Camping: A Journal and Logbook for Kids
PRISTINE Toilet Paper Spray
Camping Activity Book for Kids: 35 Fun Projects for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Sawyer Products SP564 Premium Insect Repellent for Ticks and Mosquitos

Summer Care

Purefill Bod Pod Starter Pack
ZULU Base 24oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle with 3 Lids
Super Potty Trainer – Adjustable Back Support Potty Trainer
Kokua Sun Care Hawaiian Reef Safe Sunscreen

Summer Gear

Huffy 24” Quantis Electric Bike
Dreamiere Bamboo Two Piece Pajama Set
NATPAT Buzz Patch and Magic Patch Bundle
Jango Creations

Summer Eats & Sips

Ello Clean Start Toddler Breakfast Plate 2 Pack | BPA-Free Ceramic Plates with Divider & Silicone Sleeve for Babies/Toddlers
Joolies Date Pops
Fritaire Self-cleaning Glass Bowl Air Fryer
New Zealand Honey Co. Raw Manuka Honey UMF 10+

Summer Vacay / Travel Essentials

Awesome Road Trip Activities for Kids: Over 100 Fun Games, Puzzles, and Journal Prompts!
Puro Sound Labs BT2200s Plus Volume Limited Kids’ Bluetooth Headphones
Grandpa Gus’s Natural Mosquito Repellent Gow-in-the-Dark Bracelets
Sunnies Polarized Sunglasses for Kids

Summer Home

A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Stargazing (Kid’s Backyard Guide)

Bravo® Paper Towels
Schylling NeeDoh Teenie Swirl 4 Pack
Drinkmate OmniFizz Sparkling Water and Soda Maker

Summer Fitness

NEVEN Polarized Sunglasses
YOGA DESIGN LAB | The Kids Yoga Mat | Eco-Friendly + Non-Toxic
Boost Oxygen All-Natural Respiratory Support for Aerobic Recovery, Altitude, Performance, and Health

Dr. Motion Compression Low Cut Socks

Reading List for Babies and Toddlers

Q is for Quiet: A Bedtime Primer (Alphabet Primers)
I Love You Scoop Much!: A Sweet Pun Baby Book with Sequins and Mirror
My First How to Catch a Mermaid: A Magical Beach Board Book for Babies and Toddlers!
Everybody Toots: A Funny Read-Aloud Picture Book about Farting Animals
It’s Time for Red, White, and Blue: A lush multi-layered die cut reveal celebrating America
Did Your Mother Ever Tell You?: Words of Wisdom, Wit, and Love
Is That My Hat?
Giant Baby!

Reading List for Little Kids

Fablehaven: The Illustrated Edition Volume 1
The Sun Thief (The Leaf Thief)
Mr. Chow’s Night Market
How to Train Your Evil Robot: A Funny STEM Picture Book About Artificial Intelligence and Using Technology Wisely
Papimento and the Chocolate Mountains
Secrets that Sparkle (and Secrets that Sting): A Rhyming Picture Book for Ages 5+
Silly, Silly Sock Monster
The Turquoise Butterfly

Reading List for Big Kids

Fablehaven: The Illustrated Edition Volume 1
A Mermaid in Middle School Book 1: The Talisman of Lostland
Fatal Glitch: Camp Zero
Rise of the G.E.M.S. (Genetically Engineered Mice in Space)
Major Events in American History: 50 Defining Moments from Pre-Colonial Times to the 21st Century (People and Events in History)
The Bill of Rights: A Kid’s Guide to Freedom in America
The U.S. Constitution and You
The Story of Benjamin Franklin: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
The Story of George Washington: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
The Story of Eliza Hamilton: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
The Story of Alexander Hamilton: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

The Story of Thomas Jefferson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

Reading List for Tweens and Teens

The Changelings
The Digital Detective: First Intervention
One of Us Is Lying
The Sun Is Also a Star
Goldenborn: A GMA Book Club Pick
Of Jade and Dragons
The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy
The Shadow and Bone Trilogy Boxed Set: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising

Reading List for Moms

Simple Heart: A Novel
The Only Possible Solution: How to Shape the Future for Our Next Generations
Your Promise: A Novel
Digital Danger: AI, Cybersecurity, and the Fight for Our Future
Apparently, I’m a Bitch
Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI: A Cross-Curricular Approach
The Stars Shine Brighter: A Father and Son in Gaza
How to Lebanese Cuisine: More than 185 Simple, Delicious, Authentic Recipes

Activity Books

Between Mom and Me: A Guided Journal for Mother and Son
SUPER FAN-tastic Taylor Swift Coloring & Activity Book: 30+ Coloring Pages, Photo Gallery, Word Searches, Mazes, & Fun Facts
Monthly Wonders
On The Plane Activity Book: Includes puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots and drawing activities

Back to School

Fig Sustainable + Organic Underwear for Kids
NATPAT BuzzPatch Focus Patch Focus Enhancing Stickers
NATPAT BuzzPatch Zen Patch Mood Calming Stickers
NATPAT BuzzPatch Sleepy Patch Bed Time Stickers
Mom Hacks: My Favorite Home Gadgets to Make Life Easier
Mom Hacks: My Favorite Home Gadgets to Make Life Easier
10 Must-Haves for Back-to-School
5 Ways to Save the Oceans This Summer
Moms' Top Picks for Amazon Prime Day
Moms’ Top Picks for Amazon Prime Day
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco

Winter is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world at Ripleys’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco, a must-see attraction local to the Bay Area! Encounter unforgettable artifacts and interactive exhibits you have to see to believe.

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