- TripBuzz found 763 things to do with kids in or near Oakland, California, including 743 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and Richmond.
- From Lake Merritt to Fairyland, the Oakland area offers 132 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks (Kids), Parks and Sports Facilities/Fields.
- The eighth largest city in California, Oakland is home to over 400,000 residents in an area of just under 80 square miles. The populous community is also the center for the Port of Oakland, the busiest in all of Northern California. The city is a balance between vast greenery and majestic downtown architecture, a view to be enjoyed by all visitors.
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Instructors acquaint students with sailing vernacular and basic techniques during hands-on sailing sessions
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Lake Merrit is an expansive Californian lake circumscribed by a jogging trail. It is popular among early-morning joggers and power-walkers, and has a convenient boat launch. .The shores of Lake Merrit are frequented by birds; due to the volume of droppings, visitors should not sit on the bare grass.
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At the Children's Fairyland, young visitors can enjoy over 40 storybook sets, 10 acres of gardens, and kids-sized rides. The location also hosts puppet shows, summer sleepovers, and children's theatre performances.
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9777 Golf Links Road off Interstate 580, Oakland, CA 94605
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Home to more than 600 exotic animals, the Oakland Zoo is one of the finest in the world. The zoo is ensconced in verdant Knowland Park and is a frequent destination for school field trips. Children love the petting zoo and animal rides.
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Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94605
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Mazzariello Labyrinth, situated inside Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, is a small geological formation which is worth a visit. Some of the hiking trails leading up to the labyrinth are a bit challenging but offer beautiful scenic views of the surrounding Oakland Hills.
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7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
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The biggest names in the performing arts frequently appear at the McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California. It is also the home stadium of the Oakland Raiders. This venue features stadium seating and online ticket sales.
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A mid-1800s logging site, Redwood Regional Park is situated on 1,830 acres of coast redwoods, evergreens and grasslands that is home to wildlife. It provides picnic and camping areas, a playground and trails suitable for hiking and biking.
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The Oakland Museum of California focuses on California artists. They also have a natural museum with exhibits on marine life in California.
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Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre is a Bauhaus-inspired performance space. Its event schedule includes orchestra concerts, plays, musicals, operas and other large-scale artistic events. The venue also screens classic films and is available for convention rentals.
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A historic theater with striking architecture, the Grand Lake Theater shows select first-run movies in vintage 1920s ambiance. The theater also hosts festivals, special events, and film competitions, and welcomes student groups.