Things to Do with Kids in Oakland, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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16.9 Miles
69% 13 votes
Parks Morgan Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583 MoreLess Info
Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve is a nature preserve and hiking area that offers medium difficulty hiking trails amid impressive natural vistas. The preserve welcomes dogs, and features trail maps for guidance.
16.9 Miles
55% 11 votes
Parks Adeline & Hillside, Burlingame, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Take in the natural wonder of Burlingame, California at Mills Creek Canyon Park. The trails pave the way through majestic trees, grassy meadows, streams, and grasslands filled with wild growth and wilderness.
16.9 Miles
67% 15 votes
Marinas 7 N Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 MoreLess Info
Martinez Marina is nestled within the City of Martinez Waterfront Park and offers a picturesque setting. The Marina features a range of amenities including laundry facilities, showers, restrooms, pump out station, electricity, and fresh water.
17.0 Miles
91% 45 votes
Parks 50 East 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 MoreLess Info
Community events, play time, and a nice stroll is only some of what Central Park has to offer. The 15+ acres contains a baseball diamond, picnic tables, tennis courts, and much more.
17.0 Miles
95% 129 votes
Gardens Fifth Ave., San Mateo, CA MoreLess Info
Nestled in the urban San Mateo, The San Mateo Japanese Garden is a welcome breath of peace. Strolling through the garden, sitting in the Japanese pagoda, and admiring the koi pond are some of the things visitors love the most.
17.0 Miles
34% 47 votes
Bowling 88 Vivian Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling facility, Country Club Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. It provides a restaurant, a full-service bar, television screens for sports viewing, billiard tables, party hosting and arcade games.
17.0 Miles
100% 11 votes
Parks Hayward Blvd at Plumas Ct, Hayward, CA 94543 MoreLess Info
A city park with bay views, J.A. Lewis Park offers several amenities for families including a playground with equipment for both older and younger children. The park also has barbecue grills and a picnic area.
17.0 Miles
89% 103 votes
Parks 50 E 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94010 MoreLess Info
Central Park, City of San Mateo is public outdoor recreational park. It is highlighted by a large gazebo and Japanese tea garden, and it also features lighted tennis courts, a playground and a baseball field.
17.0 Miles
85% 52 votes
Gardens Central Park, San Mateo, CA 94497 MoreLess Info
The Japanese Gardens rests within the San Mateo Central Park and was designed by the landscape architect Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo. Guests can enjoy a bamboo grove, koi pond, and tea house.
17.0 Miles
76% 75 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 2100 Beach Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
A popular fishing venue in the Bay Area, Pacifica Pier is most known for crab fishing. Many visiting the pier do not fish but instead enjoy walking the pier or watching for whales.
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