- TripBuzz found 798 things to do with kids in or near Alameda, California, including 780 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay and Berkeley.
- From High Scores Arcade to Subpar Miniature Golf, the Alameda area offers 132 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums and Arcades.
- The city of Alameda has been recognized as a Coast Guard City (1 of 12 in the country). It offers beautiful beaches with sand dunes and great views of marine life. The Crown Memorial State Beach draws surfers, boaters, fishermen and birdwatchers to the area each year; while the Alameda Museum and Naval Air Museum attracts history buffs.
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Nestled in Palo Alto, California, the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden is a non-profit institution that offers free admission and a huge selection of seasonal flora. The Garden also houses a horticultural reference library.
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Mare Island Museum celebrates the history of Mare Island being the West Coast's first naval base. The museum features artifacts and historical documents dating back to as early as 1854.
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1100 Railroad Ave, Bldg 46, Vallejo, CA 94592
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Mare Island Historic Park Foundation offers tours of the historic naval base and shipyard created on the island in 1854. Buildings on the property include two mansions, a chapel and a 50,000 sq ft museum.
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Open Ocean Surfing is a great choice for those who want to learn surfing. The lessons are taught by well-trained instructors and can be taken in the form of private lessons, open classes or even as a part of week-long surfing camps.
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Now open to the public, the Mare Island Naval Shipyard gives visitors an interesting look into the history of the Navy's role in World War II. The shipyard is favored by local photographers for the buildings and industrial landscape.
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First opened in 1912, the Empress Theatre began its life as a vaudeville act showroom. The opulent theatre now showcases a mix of live performances, new films as well as classic movies from bygone eras.
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734 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
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The Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum celebrates the fascinating history of the cities naval background as well as the culture of the surrounding area. The museum features exhibits on the women of Vallejo, a sports hall of fame as well as extensive naval history.
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A 15-screen movie theater, Century Northgate displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers party hosting and High Frame Rate 3D in select theaters as well as a lobby snack bar.
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McInnis Park is a community-managed park that not only offers visitors familiar amenities like picnic areas, playgrounds, and ball fields, but also contains a natural wetlands preserve. Visitors will also find a dog park and award-winning skateboard area here.
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Rather than a specifically designated area, the Vallejo Waterfront Park is essentially an open space where visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like biking, running, soccer, and flying kites. Dogs are also allowed on the walkways if they are on leashes.