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🧗 Outdoor Adventures for Kids in Burlingame, CA

6 hiking, farms, nature centers, and outdoor adventure spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Burlingame

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Mori Point scenic spot in Pacifica, CA🧗 Adventure
Photo: Jane Lee
4.8(521)Free8 mi · Pacifica

Mori Point offers an easy, stroller-friendly coastal loop trail that's perfect for families wanting to experience California's stunning coastline without a strenuous hike. Kids will be captivated by tide pool exploration, spotting rabbits and lizards along the trail, and the vibrant wildflowers that blanket the hillsides in spring, all while parents enjoy breathtaking Pacific Ocean views.

🕑 1.5-2 hours
Golden Gate National Cemetery cemetery in San Bruno, CA🧗 Adventure
Photo: russa
4.7(128)Free5 mi · San Bruno

Golden Gate National Cemetery offers families a meaningful outdoor experience where children can learn about service, sacrifice, and American history in a serene, beautifully maintained setting. The expansive grounds provide a peaceful place for reflective walks while teaching kids about honoring veterans and the importance of remembrance in an age-appropriate environment.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Point San Bruno Park park in San Bruno, CA🧗 Adventure
Photo: Jim Collins
4.3(79)Free5 mi · San Bruno

Point San Bruno Park is a hidden gem for families seeking an easy outdoor adventure along the San Francisco Bay waterfront. The flat, stroller-friendly trail makes it perfect for families with little ones, offering stunning bay views and excellent birdwatching opportunities without the challenging terrain found at many Bay Area parks.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Sawyer Camp Trail route in San Mateo, CA🧗 Adventure
Photo: Renée (Monterenée)
Free2 mi · San Mateo

Sawyer Camp Trail offers families a gorgeous 6-mile paved path alongside the sparkling Crystal Springs Reservoir, perfect for biking, walking, or pushing a stroller. This car-free trail provides a safe environment for kids to ride bikes freely while spotting deer, squirrels, and various birds along the way, making it an ideal outdoor adventure for families looking to combine exercise with nature exploration.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on how far you go (most families with young kids do 2-4 miles round trip rather than the full 12-mile out-and-back)
Bay Trail route in Redwood City, CA🧗 Adventure
Photo: Kiran Kapadia
Free7 mi · Redwood City

The Bay Trail in Redwood City offers families a perfect blend of outdoor exercise and nature exploration along the San Francisco Bay shoreline. With its flat, paved paths that accommodate strollers, bikes, and scooters, it's an ideal spot for families with children of all ages to enjoy fresh air, spot shorebirds, and take in stunning water views without the challenge of steep hills.

🕑 1-3 hours depending on how far you walk or bike
Milagra Ridge Trail route in Pacifica, CA🧗 Adventure
Photo: Ruihao Ke
Free7 mi · Pacifica

Milagra Ridge Trail offers families a manageable coastal hike with stunning 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, and on clear days, the Golden Gate Bridge. This moderate trail is perfect for introducing kids to hiking and wildlife conservation, with opportunities to spot the endangered mission blue butterfly during spring and summer months while learning about habitat preservation.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours

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