(7/27) Nature's Seesaw! Labyrinth! Bike Park! Berry Tasting! Playground + Nearby Beach (Half Moon Bay Area)
Sunday, July 27, 10:00 a.m.
Start with a wander in the shade of huge eucalyptus trees, then play on a nature-made seesaw, race around a rock labyrinth, and enjoy a toddler/kid friendly bike park and playground! This coastal oasis is a perfect summer spot to cool off and enjoy a break from the heat.
🌳 🪨 Seesaw and Labyrinth: A nature-made seesaw stands right next to a rock labyrinth, so the little ones can take turns on the seesaw while everyone runs around the labyrinth! With a backdrop of a beautiful old quarry surrounded by eucalyptus trees, this spot is truly idyllic.
🍓 Thimbleberries: No guarantee, but there should be plenty of thimbleberries around to snack on as we hike!
🌸🌼 Wildflowers: One huge bonus of the coastal region is that the wildflowers are plentiful and varied and bloom right through the summer! There are so many beautiful species here, and even some edible ones that we can taste!
🚲 Bike Park: My two kiddos absolutely love this bike park and are constantly asking to go there. It’s dirt, which is nice for any falls, and very toddler/kid friendly with plenty of balance bikes right along with the pedal bikes!
🛝 Playground: If any little ones have any extra energy to expend before the drive home, there is an amazing playground with swings, a huge climbing apparatus, and plenty of other play structures to get those last wiggles out!
🍔🍰🏪 Local Eats Adventure: After our hike, we'll refuel with lunch at a local favorite! The food is all locally sourced, and very kid-friendly with lots of picnic tables outside and a little play space for kids as well.
🔍🔍🔍 Nature Scavenger Hunt: Educational exploration cards and checklist for families to keep! Perfect for engaging even the littlest adventurers as they discover this Half Moon Bay treasure.
🏕️❤️🫂 Community, friendship + support: Instant 'playdate' for your kiddos! We usually have kids from toddlers up to tweens join, with all of the kids playing together. You might see old MMH friends + hopefully make some new ones, too! We also offer all kinds of support: Forgot baby wipes? Need more snacks? Solo parenting on the outing and need some extra help? We got you!
📖🔍🗺️Explore part of the Bay Area! We will include tips on what to see in this part of the Bay Area to make the outing more of a day trip adventure, if you like!
Sunday, July 27, 10:00 a.m.
Start with a wander in the shade of huge eucalyptus trees, then play on a nature-made seesaw, race around a rock labyrinth, and enjoy a toddler/kid friendly bike park and playground! This coastal oasis is a perfect summer spot to cool off and enjoy a break from the heat.
🌳 🪨 Seesaw and Labyrinth: A nature-made seesaw stands right next to a rock labyrinth, so the little ones can take turns on the seesaw while everyone runs around the labyrinth! With a backdrop of a beautiful old quarry surrounded by eucalyptus trees, this spot is truly idyllic.
🍓 Thimbleberries: No guarantee, but there should be plenty of thimbleberries around to snack on as we hike!
🌸🌼 Wildflowers: One huge bonus of the coastal region is that the wildflowers are plentiful and varied and bloom right through the summer! There are so many beautiful species here, and even some edible ones that we can taste!
🚲 Bike Park: My two kiddos absolutely love this bike park and are constantly asking to go there. It’s dirt, which is nice for any falls, and very toddler/kid friendly with plenty of balance bikes right along with the pedal bikes!
🛝 Playground: If any little ones have any extra energy to expend before the drive home, there is an amazing playground with swings, a huge climbing apparatus, and plenty of other play structures to get those last wiggles out!
🍔🍰🏪 Local Eats Adventure: After our hike, we'll refuel with lunch at a local favorite! The food is all locally sourced, and very kid-friendly with lots of picnic tables outside and a little play space for kids as well.
🔍🔍🔍 Nature Scavenger Hunt: Educational exploration cards and checklist for families to keep! Perfect for engaging even the littlest adventurers as they discover this Half Moon Bay treasure.
🏕️❤️🫂 Community, friendship + support: Instant 'playdate' for your kiddos! We usually have kids from toddlers up to tweens join, with all of the kids playing together. You might see old MMH friends + hopefully make some new ones, too! We also offer all kinds of support: Forgot baby wipes? Need more snacks? Solo parenting on the outing and need some extra help? We got you!
📖🔍🗺️Explore part of the Bay Area! We will include tips on what to see in this part of the Bay Area to make the outing more of a day trip adventure, if you like!
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DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY/MODERATE. There are two parts to this hike:
PART ONE: We hike up about 0.5 miles and there is a great spot for kids to play along the creek. The hike up involves stairs and a narrow single track trail on a hillside. We take our time along this very short stretch (about 10 feet).
PART TWO: For the more adventurous, the trail goes another 0.5 miles back to the plank bridge and rock playing area. There are other narrow stretches of trail on the hillside; we just take our time (yes, we’ve done this hike with toddlers before)
Strollers are not recommended for this hike; backpack or front-facing carriers are better.
Total distance is about 2 miles
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Approximate (you’ll receive exact location in the digital guide). Can be 10 minutes from the trailhead:
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Complete the sign-up form on the website and make payment: https://www.familyadventuresquad.org/choose-your-adventures/p/6/22-ebay-waterfalls-plankbridge-localeatadventure
Join the WhatsApp chat (essential to get the latest details/updates): https://chat.whatsapp.com/IEqzTyMeX5ELAouImE9WFx
Use a pass from your passbook of 4 passes (please complete this form): https://bit.ly/useapass
Add to your Google calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NGU3dW8xNGxtdWV0OGhva3R2ajNubjdvazQgY182Y3NxZ25tZnEwZHZnY21ka2F0ajVrOGFqNEBn&tmsrc=c_6csqgnmfq0dvgcmdkatj5k8aj4%40group.calendar.google.com
Complete loaner kit request form: https://bit.ly/loanerkit
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FEE
$64 per family (Family means you, your partner and kids; you can bring one extra guest but 2+ people will need to buy their own pass)
$54 for a single-income family
After 2 kids, $10 charge for each additional child to cover treats + educational materials
Passbook of 4 ADVENTURES: $220/family or $200/single-income family: https://bit.ly/buypassbook
PASSBOOKS EXPIRE 6 MONTHS after purchase: https://bit.ly/buypassbook
One pass covers a family, meaning parents and children (you can bring an extra person on your pass, but 2 extra people will need to buy their own pass).
Late fee: Please sign up by Sunday, June 15, 10 p.m., or a $10 late fee will be charged.
Outings are not refundable. A one-time credit transfer to another outing — to be used within three months — is possible; the credit expires within three months, please DM Miranda
Full payment must be made to secure your spot
Spots are LIMITED and the only way to hold your place is by adding this adventure to your cart and checking out!
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EVERY 10TH: For every 10th family who signs up for this outing, we can welcome a family for free. This is geared toward low income families. We don't check income; this is an honor system. If you want to join under the EVERY 10TH program, please write EVERY 10TH in the payment section. When deciding, we will give priority (among other factors) to those who have never joined an outing to ensure that everyone gets a chance to attend.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
*Guided adventure, scavenger hunt and educational activities
*Digital guide that will make this event EASY for you and your family! (Natural + cultural history, plus lunch + coffee stops + more)
*In-person guided hike
*All logistics
*Adventure checklist (what you need to bring)
*Treat for the kids
*Arts + crafts activitiesYOU'LL ALSO GET ACCESS TO
*First-aid kit
*Loaner kit of hiking gear (48-hour notice): https://bit.ly/loanerkit. Please inquire about what gear is available; we have items for kids and adults, like single/double jogging strollers, Baby Bjorn infant carrier, toddler backpack carrier, hiking poles, etc. -
*Food