The best Bay Area plan is sometimes no plan at all: “Let’s swing by OMCA.” Wander the galleries, sit in the garden for a bit, pop into whatever new thing just opened, and call it a day. 

Next time, bring the grandparents—or two friends who’ve been meaning to go—because your membership covers them, too. And if you’ve got kids in the house, they’re in free under your wing.

It’s the kind of pass that turns “we should go more” into “we go all the time.” You’ll also get first looks now and then, a little love at the shop and café, and the occasional surprise reciprocal weekend at other Bay Area spots.