Kid-Approved Silicon Valley

Updated: April 03, 2006

We've made finding family-friendly entertainment in Silicon Valley as easy as ABC and 123.

On this page:Restaurants, Attractions.

Restaurants

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rick's Ice Cream
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    3946 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (map)

    This historic shop offers eccentrically flavored, homemade ice cream that will please the whole family.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended By-Th-Bucket
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    4565 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (map)

    The casual atmosphere and large menu accommodates even the fussiest of eaters.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mojo Burger
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    6041 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123 (map)

    Sit down with your burgers and the kids at this joint's little red picnic benches.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Lou's Do-Nut Shop
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    387 Delmas Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 (map)

    Treat deserving little ones to sweets from this educational and delicious shop.

Attractions

  1. 5 The Tech
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    201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

    Take active learners to this multi-faceted museum that focuses on the personal exploration of science.

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Children's Discovery Museum
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    180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110 (map)

    Perfect for little troublemakers that see "Please Don't Touch" as more of a temptation than a warning.

  3. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Paramount's Great America
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    4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 (map)

    For the brave and not-so-brave, this is a great place to spend a day with the kids.

  4. 8 Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
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    1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112 (map)

    Pet the animals, try the rides and explore the park at this expansive-yet-quaint family spot.

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