Welcome to Paddy's List

Over the years I have compiled the ultimate list of the best things to do here in the bay area. It's basically where to go with the kids when they are wrecking the house on a Sunday. This is the list I would have liked to have had when I first moved here 19 years ago. Even locals should find some items they were not aware of.

Note that these selections were originally from our actual experiences, not based on some algorithm or rating sites. However as people suggested more and more to me I had to start rating based on the opinions of these people and some of the online reviews. I rate things using my 1-5 shamrock scale, but since I am only really including things me and my family actually enjoyed or were highly recommended to me, all ratings are generally high by default. I have also included a few eating places that my family particularly like. 

Note that anything free gets an extra point (and a ❤️, might have to pay for parking though), anything very expensive probably lost one.

Many attractions will have discounts for local residents, be sure to ask and often kids 3 or 4 and under can be free. Prices can often also be lower if you book online.

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