Bonfante Gardens A one-of-a-kind experience combining four unique gardens and amusements rides with the mid-20th century history and agricultural roots of Santa Clara Valley.   Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose A great hands-on science & multicultural museum for the whole family. A visit to the CDM will keep kids busy for hours. Located on San Jose's downtown light rail line.   Coyote Point Museum, Burlingame The ecology of San Francisco Bay is the theme of this intimate nature museum, including a small zoo of Bay Area creatures (i.e. river otters, a porcupine, banana slugs), native plant landscaping and temporary exhibitions geared to primary age children. A manageable destination for toddlers.   Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose A combination zoo and amusement park geared for children ages 2-10.   Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos A collection of planes highlighting Northern California's contributions to the development of air transportation.   History Museums of San Jose Two historic homes and the San Jose Historical Museum, a working replica of early 20th century San Jose are the components of this regional history center.   Minolta Planetarium, De Anza Community College Located on the De Anza College campus in Cupertino, the Minolta Planetarium has Saturday evening family astronomy shows and field trip shows geared for preschool and elementary age children.   California's Great America, Santa Clara A virtual tour of the South Bay's best known theme park. Enjoy your ride!   Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Travel back in time to ancient Egypt when you visit this museum, which houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the western United States.   Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose Silicon Valley's premier museum dedicated to the legacy of technology -- and its future.   Return to Family Field Trips site