- 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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As an educational center, Bay Model Visitor Center features miniature models of the Golden Gate bridge, Suisun Bay, and other regional landmarks in a hydraulics pool facility. While touring the museum, visitors can learn about the area's delta system.
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Black Sand Beach is known not only for its dark sand but also for its nude sunbathers, due to it being a clothing-optional beach. Both the surf and the hike from the parking lot are tough.
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A boating and fishing outfitter, Capitola Boat & Bait offers boat rentals, kayak rentals, and paddle board rentals. The shop also sells an array of fishing equipment, apparel, and paraphernalia.
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Dinosaur Hill Park offers 13 acres of scenic panoramic views, open space, and hiking. A staircase runs from the small parking area to the top of the large hill, where people often go to view firework displays.
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Rodeo beach is located three miles northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge. Some of the things you can do here are picnic, kite-flying, surfing and of course go for a walk on the rocky beach.
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2531 West Cliff Drive near Swanton Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA
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True to its name, Natural Bridges State Park contains natural rock bridges created by eons of water and wind erosion. The modern park is managed by the state and is a wonderful destination for adults and families.
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Desiderata Sailing is a yacht rental service that allows visitors to charter a boat for a variety of activities around San Francisco. They schedule and plan each trip individually, and offer day excursions and overnight trips.
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Spanning several miles, Perimeter Trail takes hikers around Angel Island State Park. Along with hiking, the trail is frequently used by other outdoor enthusiasts including bicyclers, runners and bird/wildlife watchers.
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2580 Spinnaker Way, Richmond, CA 94804
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At Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, visitors learn the basics of sailing and get hands on instruction. The club organizes yacht trips to locations all over the world, from Thailand to Tahiti.
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1500 Marina Way S, Richmond, CA 94804
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Named for a local conservationist, Lucretia Edwards Shoreline Park is 2 acres and includes a picnic area, maintained lawn and restrooms. The park features art that honors the Bay Area Shipyards and their World War II contributions.