Boulder Creek Weekend with the Kids

Only one hour from the congestion of San Jose and you will find yourself in a peaceful and glorious setting in the lovely little town of Boulder Creek. The gentle forests of Big Basin Redwood State Park are the perfect place to bring the family for some camping, hiking and a much needed escape from the business of daily life. Here, you will actually be able to spend quality time with the kids as you slow down and explore the natural world together. You'll be amazed at the size of these giant redwoods as well as the gorgeous waterfalls that can be found throughout the park. If you are not into camping, the lovely Fairview Manor B&B is only 9 minutes down the road.

Photo: (The image shows a picnic area by a rustic stable-not the lodge itself). The Fairview Manor is a bed and breakfast with loads of character and warmth. This rustic inn has lovely rooms, beautiful grounds, and a great breakfast. This inn is has a very friendly and homey ambiance made possible by hosts Jack and Gael.
This restaurant is only walking distance from the Fairview Manor. Great Tyrolean restaurant with rustic alpine appeal. You and the kids will enjoy the lively atmosphere with German dancing and accordion music. Sit outside on a warm evening and sip on a large mug of beer. This is a charming place with great German cooking and entrees u... More >
This restaurant is only walking distance from the Fairview Manor. Great Tyrolean restaurant with rustic alpine appeal. You and the kids will enjoy the lively atmosphere with German dancing and accordion music. Sit outside on a warm evening and sip on a large mug of beer. This is a charming place with great German cooking and entrees under $18.
This strenuous 11 mile loop is worth the effort to see these gorgeous waterfalls.
This inn, set in a beautiful forest, offers kid and dog friendly accommodations with a fenced 2 acre garden area with grass and native plants. Choose a room with a kitchenette and you and the family can have dinners "at home" on the lovely porch. Ecological reserve right next door for hiking.
This is great Chinese food right in the little town of Boulder Creek. Nothing super unusual here: Kung Pao Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Sweet and Sour Pork, the usual deep fried options and vegetable dishes, but they are nicely prepared and delicious.
Take the kids to see some of the largest trees in the world. While there, take one of the many docent led nature hikes to see wildflowers, birds and incredible waterfalls. The kids will really like the nature lodge with it's exhibits on the local wildlife and geology of the area.
This inn, set in a beautiful forest, offers kid and dog friendly accommodations with a fenced 2 acre garden area with grass and native plants.
You will be guided along the trail to Berry Creek Falls by a docent who will explain the features of the park along the way. This strenuous 11 mile loop is worth the effort to see these gorgeous waterfalls. Go in the spring when the falls are fullest and be sure to take plenty of water and a picnic lunch. More
You will be guided along the trail to Berry Creek Falls by a docent who will explain the features of the park along the way. This strenuous 11 mile loop is worth the effort to see these gorgeous waterfalls. Go in the spring when the falls are fullest and be sure to take plenty of water and a picnic lunch.
Map View Hide Map

About the Author

Jana Lane
Jana Lane
I am the Vice President of an international, non-profit conservation organization, Save the Turtles, Inc. My eight years as a hands-on VP has provided me with plenty of experience writing web content, proposals, ad copy, brochures, fliers, promotional material, letters of inquiry (the list could go on and on.) Writing for Save the Turtle's website has provided me with great exposure to the concepts and practices of SEO. It seems that we have done rather well as our Google ranking is most often number one on the page. Although, I am still on the board of Save the Turtles and every bit as passionate about saving endangered species as ever, I am currently also enjoying another incarnation as a freelance writer. I love, love, love writing travel blogs! Lately, I have been writing for Uptake.com. and Mynatour, an eco-travel site based in London. I have also written an number of articles for other sites covering such wide-ranging topics as health, food, real estate, and science. My goal, with each writing assignment, is to match each clients individual needs by writing with an appropriate "voice" and level of readability for each unique, target audience. Please feel free to scroll and read!

Related Lists

×
×
Uptake

Did you know that your Internet Explorer is out of date?


To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version.

Close