- TripBuzz found 842 things to do with kids in or near Castro Valley, California, including 823 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Los Altos.
- From Golden Tee Golfland to New Heights Training Stables, the Castro Valley area offers 132 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Horseback Riding, National & State Parks and Bowling.
- Castro Valley is one of the most populous unincorporated areas in California and is located roughly 17 miles south of downtown Oakland. The area is named after Guillermo Castro who was a Mexican soldier and rancher and features a strong ranch heritage including several rodeos that are still held annually. It currently serves as a bedroom community for surrounding cities.
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The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge is close to the city, yet it provides an escape into nature. Over 80 species make their homes here, including ducks, loons, and geese.
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4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94588
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The nine-hole, par-30 Pleasanton Fairways Golf Course measures 1,714 yards with a rating of 29 and slope 84. In addition to their executive course, driving range and lessons, they also host regular tournaments.
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Archery Only is an archery shop that offers individual lessons, an archery range club, and a fully stocked pro shop. The shop sells hunting, compound, traditional, target, and recreational bows.
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Dumbarton Pier
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 9500 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560
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Dumbarton Pier generally offers only fair fishing. The bottom is mud, the water is fairly shallow and salinity levels of the water can be higher than in more northern reaches of the bay.
11.2 Miles
Situated on 20 acres, Diablo Vista Park features lighted sports fields as well as volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. It offers a picnic area, a children's playground and a large tile snake for kids to explore.
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123 votes
Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, CA
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Visitors of the Crown Memorial State Beach Park will be able to go fishing, boating, swimming, or picnicking. The location also hosts naturalist-guided programs and is an ideal location for boardsporting activities.
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Little ones will appreciate a visit to Fire Truck Park. With its unique fire truck play structure with slides and poles, swings, barbeque area and game tables, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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1 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA 94555
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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is 30,000 acres and is home to millions of migratory birds and endangered species. It has 30 miles of hiking trails, and fishing, boating and hunting are permitted in some areas.
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Emerald Glen Park offers various activities. There are two playgrounds, one for bigger children and the other for smaller kids. The park provides a skate park, basketball courts and a water park. There are also picnic areas and benches.
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For dogs weighing 30 pounds or less, Alameda Small Dog Park features a fenced dirt field for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, a shade tree, benches and a double-gated entrance.