Lydie's Passport
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We are a French family who has been living in the US for 13 years. We spend all our summers in France, visiting our family and new countries. Our definite favorite is the South of France and Spain. Although, we all love Paris.
Our Family's Travel Personality
curious, independent, energetic, easy_going, scheduled, artsy
We Just Got Back From
Paris, Normandie, Brittany, Mont St Michel and Madrid
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Spain
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Japan
Favorite Vacation Memory
Australia. It just felt perfect and we got to see Ayers Rock: a dream come true.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Thais having a very smelly bowel movement in her diaper while listening to our guide at the Sydnedy Opera House and throwing up right after that on the beautiful Sydney Opera Floor (she was 4 months old)
Websites I Like:
Holidays Events around the Bay Area
Thanksgiving is behind us and the Holidays are be upon us. This is a very festive season and much is happening in the Bay Area. Enjoy time with your family and friends.
557 McReynolds Road
Sausalito, California
Comment:
On Saturday, December 26, from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., go to the Bay Area Discovery Museum to celebrate Kwanzaa. The entrance is free!. The musical group The African Roots of Jazz will play twice at 11 am and 1 pm.
reviewed on: December 11 2009
"Very charming kid place"
We have not been many times to the Bay Area Discovery Museum but every time we did, my children always had a great time. There have often special performances going on. The indoors exhibitions are really interesting and the indoors ones will keep your children busy for a long time while you relax, admiring the view. They are free every December 26th so that is a good moment to check them out,.
Union Square
San Francisco, California
Comment:
Attend the Lighting of the Candle on every night from December 20th to December 28th.
You can find the schedule at www.chabadsf.org.
reviewed on: January 14 2010
"Centrally located "
When you are in Union Square, you are in the center of San Francisco. The Square is very pleasant to sit at and enjoy a drink. It is the starting place of many things to do in San Francisco. You are a mere blocks away from the start of the cable car, the Westfield mall with the stores and theaters, the Metreon center, the SF MOMA, the Jewish Museum and much more. For Christmas, it is beautifully decorated and there is a ice-skating rink to enjoy!
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, California
Comment:
Do not miss the opportunity to meet a pair of live reindeers and see some indoor snow. It will last from November 23rd till January 16th, 2012.
reviewed on: November 30 2009
"A disappointment"
With all that money and that buzz, how come we still prefer the old Academy of Sciences? So much space and so little to discover. Granted: the Rainforest is really nice and we all liked the science/screens area. But overall, there is not much space to navigate in the rainforest exhibits and the aquarium. The living roof is nice but well, just nice. The penguins could have benefited from a bigger exhibit and why keep the savana exhibition the way it was when you changed everything else?I have two free tickets and I can not persuade my children go back...
War Memorial Opera House
301 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, California
Comment:
Enjoy the Nutcracker from Dec 9 to Dec 27 with no shows on Christmas day. Check out their calendar for their Family Performances. On these selected days, arrive one hour earlier and you will get to mingle with the characters from the ballet.
reviewed on: February 20 2009
"Swan lake"
Swan Lake premieres this Saturday Feb 21st and will be danced till the beginning of March. Read my 8 tips to see it with children, listen to the Swan Lake Music, and learn about the composer:
http://www.travelismorefunwithkids.com/travelismorefunwithkids/2009/02/8-tips-to-enjoy-swan-lake-with-your-children-premieres-this-saturday-in-san-francisco.html
750 Mission Street
San Francisco, California
Comment:
Enjoy the Velveteen Rabbit performed by the ODC dance company. An ideal outing with little ones. From November 25 to December 11th.
reviewed on: September 18 2009
"many things to do"
The Yerba Buena Gardens holds my children all time favorite playground. And my least one! There are so many children running around that I am always afraid that one will get hurt. And that happened to the little one who got run over by an older kid. Other than that, between the ice skating place, the Zeum, the fountain, the free concerts that are held regularly on the lawn, and many things that I forget, it is a place to breathe and stop with the kids while visiting San Francisco.
JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, California
Comment:
Have you ever heard of the Garden Railway? Well, you will find the Playland at the Beach themed railways exhibit it at the Conservatory of Flowers till April 15th, 2012. You will enjoy a mini version of San Francisco's beloved amusement park, Playland at the Beach.
reviewed on: December 03 2009
"Very interesting with always interesting exhibitis"
We love the Conservatory of Flowers. It is located in the beautiful Golden Gate Park and if you go on a Sunday, you will not have to share the park with cars. The Conservatory is on the small side but we keep coming back because they have wonderful exhibitions. My children are still talking of the Butterflies exhibit they saw years ago. We walked in butterflies heaven.Right now and till April 18,2010, they are hosting the Golden Gate Express Garden Railway. It is a miniature railway layout, with a train driving along the San Francisco landmarks. This is simply amazing. Love the sounds and the fog! Their attention to details is amazing and we loved that they reuse, recycle, and repurposed materials.
We had lots of fun playing a game of I SPY.
Do not miss it.
415 Geary Street
San Francisco, California
Comment:
Enjoy the traditional Christmas Carol play by Charles Dickens from December 2nd to Dec 24th.
5 Embarcadero Ctr
San Francisco, California
Comment:
Do not miss the magnificent lobby with the cascade of lights and real snow going down the 'sky' at 1, 6 and 8 p.m every day. Pure holiday magic.
3200 block of Thompson Avenue
between High St. and Fernside Alameda, California
Comment:
Enjoy a walk down Christmas Lane with your children till Christmas eve. Santa will be here every night from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm for photo opportunities or for the children to drop their letter directly.
reviewed on: November 30 2010
"Charming little block"
This block of Thompson Avenue is full of lights and Christmas characters all December. If you come between 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm, your children can have their picture taken with Santa (for free). There is a donation box. There is also a mailbox. If you post your letter to Santa, you will receive a response to your letter. We have two children and they both received their own personnalized letter. Nice thought.We go to Christmas Lane every year and we always have a nice time spotting new decorations or recognizing new ones.
9777 Golf Links Road
Oakland, California
Comment:
From December 2nd to January 1st, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, grab a warm drink and come admire more than 100 animals displays, all this in music. This is the largest LED festival light in Northern California so you do not want to miss it!
reviewed on: December 11 2009
"The little zoo that could"
We love the Oakland zoo and kept a membership for years.Now that my children are bigger, they have less interested in zoos but they younger, they definitely spent happy hours there. Do not start by their children zoo,it is so enjoyable that your children will not want to leave to explore the rest ofthe place. IT is small but it seems to be a very caring place for animals, they really seem to have much more space to roam than many zoos. They have rides just outside the zoo with a train ride that is a little bit cheesy, I have to say...
34600 Ardenwood Blvd.
Fremont, California
Comment:
On Dec 3 and 4, the activities at the Ardenwood Farm will be Holidays oriented. On December 10 and 11, you will be able to enjoy some Christmas Tours of the Patterson House. The house will be nicely decorated for the holidays, the same way it had been when it was occupied. It is magnificent.
reviewed on: April 28 2009
"Get back in time in the middle of the Silicon Valley"
It is nice to go back in time in the middle of the agitation of the cities surrounding this nice little park. There is always something happening: little train pushed by the horse, the feeding of the animals, the blacksmiths, the visit of the main Home (especially worth it at Christmas Time) and all the special events held all year long. One of our family favorite places to go!
86 Cañada Road
Redwood City, California
Comment:
Children's parties and the holiday shopping party inside the mansion are waiting for you. Purchase your tickets directly on the Filoli website to be sure not to miss the fun.
reviewed on: January 14 2010
"Wonderful"
This is a wonderful place with a beautiful mansion to visit and gardens that are dream. It is such a beauty when everything is in bloom. They organize great events: art, concert series, and tea parties. I had my doubt at first when I brought my children there (12 and 8) but I never imagined as much they would enjoy it. After a quick tour of the home, we spent hours in the garden, walking as well as sitting and just enjoying the views. We did not want to leave but had to, it was closing time! They have a beautiful gift shop with original products and delicious honey from their grounds. We had never taste honey that was so good, buying that honey itself is worth the trip!
333 Blossom Hill Road
Los Gatos, California
Comment:
From November 25th, every night from 6 PM to 10 PM, ride your car and enjoy the Fantasy of Lights: thousands of twinkling lights and holiday music coming to life. Admission fee is $10 per vehicle.
1 Miramontes Point Rd
Half Moon Bay, California
Comment:
The tree lighting ceremony will take place on November 29th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in this beautiful hotel by the ocean.
40 North First Street
San Jose, California
Comment:
Go see the Nutcracker from December 10 to December 23.
3050 Hecker Pass Highway
Gilroy, California
Comment:
December 2-4, 9-11, 16-23, 26-30 from 4 pm to 9 pm, the Gardens will be full of lights! Experience a music and light show. The light show is free with admission (standing room only).
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, California
Comment:
November 26, December 3-4,10-11,17-18, 19-23, board your train in front of Neptune's Kingdom and enjoy riding along Santa Cruz streets.
You may even be able to enjoy a visit from Mr and Mrs Claus.
5355 Graham Hill Road
Felton, California
Comment:
November 25,26, 27 and December 3,4,10,11,17 and 18, be a passenger in the Holiday Steamed Engine Train that will take you to a different place lined with Christmas trees. Make sure your make your reservations before you go. Tickets will sell fast...
