Things to Do with Kids in Palo Alto, CA

  • TripBuzz found 631 things to do with kids in or near Palo Alto, California, including 610 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Los Altos and Cupertino.
  • From Junior Museum & Zoo to Rinconada Pool, the Palo Alto area offers 127 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • Only an hour from San Francisco, Palo Alto, CA is home to parts of Stanford University and many technological research centers. Palo Alto is considered by some to be the technology capital of the country with its many prominent headquarters including Xerox, Amazon.com's A9.com, Hewlett-Packard, and Tesla Motors among many others.
  • TripBuzz found 631 things to do with kids in or near Palo Alto, California, including 610 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Los Altos and Cupertino.
  • From Junior Museum & Zoo to Rinconada Pool, the Palo Alto area offers 127 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • Only an hour from San Francisco, Palo Alto, CA is home to parts of Stanford University and many technological research centers. Palo Alto is considered by some to be the technology capital of the country with its many prominent headquarters including Xerox, Amazon.com's A9.com, Hewlett-Packard, and Tesla Motors among many others.
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18.0 Miles
88% 261 votes
Parks 16240 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95121 MoreLess Info
Alum Rock Park offers walking trails with some beautiful rock formations. A nice place to spend a day during the summer.
18.0 Miles
80% 20 votes
Parks 22400 Woodroe Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 MoreLess Info
Spanning 101 acres, Don Castro Regional Recreation Area offers a wide array of activities for visitors. A clear blue lagoon is suitable for swimming, and features a beach patrolled by lifeguards. There are also areas for picnicking and fishing.
18.0 Miles
26% 108 votes
Bowling 3501 Village Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
The Bowling Alley, Castro Village Bowl, is a facility that features 32-lanes, automatic scoring, bumpers for inexperienced bowlers, a full service cocktail lounge, and a snack bar. The alley has bowling leagues for people of all ages.
18.0 Miles
75% 8 votes
Horseback Riding 10970 Crown Canyon Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552 MoreLess Info
Specializing in horse training, Graceland Equestrian Center offers visitors instructional classes that teach the basics of horsemanship. In addition to horse training, the center hosts a weekly yoga session to improve the flexibility of riders.
18.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
Races 20103 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546 MoreLess Info
Eden Medical Center's Run to the Lake is an annual event that comprises a 5K walk and run, a 10K run, and a Kids Dash. There are rewards for each division, and the event features a health fair.
18.1 Miles
90% 10 votes
Golf 13800 Neptune Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
A 7,015 yard link course, the Tony Lema Course at Monarch Bay is a challenging championship course. The course features deep bunkers, well-kept greens, and beautiful views of downtown San Francisco.
18.1 Miles
41% 58 votes
Haunted Tours BayFair Mall, 15555 E 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of scares and thrills at Fear Overload Eternal Nightmare Haunted House. The haunted park features two haunted houses including one based on the famous zodiac killer.
18.2 Miles
94% 18 votes
Beaches Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 MoreLess Info
As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.
18.3 Miles
60% 10 votes
Parks 1245 147th Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94578 MoreLess Info
Featuring 5 acres, Halcyon Park has plenty of opportunities to have fun with the whole family. The tot lot is perfect for small children, and the concrete volleyball court is great for getting a good workout with friends.
18.4 Miles
82% 61 votes
Parks North end of Neptune Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 MoreLess Info
The Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline is a community park that is home to wildlife such as Marsh Hawks, Red-tailed hawks, and shorebirds. The park supports activities such as picnicking, walking, running, and biking.
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