- Our list of the best things to do in Palo Alto, California, features the top 758 nearby activities — including 231 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
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Founded in the late-19th century, Garin & Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks is a collection of parks offering a number of amenities to its guests. Visitors to the park commonly enjoy viewing the native wildlife, hiking, or having picnics.
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13809 Serra Oaks Ct, Saratoga, CA 95070
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Known for its wines' sweet and fruity notes, Roudon-Smith Winery offers visitors a selection of Chardonnay varietals and red wine blends. The winery has an outdoor patio with views of the mountains and vineyards.
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15000 Skyline Boulevard, Los Gatos, CA 95033
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Aspiring climbers can learn the ropes at Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Castle Rock State Park. Certified instructors teach beginning and advanced rock climbing as well as backpacking, horse packing and navigation.
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At Castle Rock State Park, visitors can go horseback riding, hiking, and geocaching. The location, which is located near the Santa Cruz Mountains, features campsites for backpackers who wish to stay at the site.
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The Bay Badminton Center is a badminton facility that has amenities including free Wi-Fi, free parking, a fully stocked pro shop, and an electronic court queuing system. The building also has locker rooms.
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Creighton Park is a small five acre park featuring large open fields and shaded areas. Those looking for a picnic spot may be interested in this park, as it maintains several picnic areas with available barbeques.
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The South Bay Musical Theatre is a live entertainment facility that rents out props, costumes, and backdrops. The theater produces plays such as ‘Hairspray’ and ‘The Genius of Leonard Bernstein’.
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Historic Orchard is a large educational and working orchard. School groups are welcome to set up tours here.
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102 votes
214 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
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At the Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia, guests will be able to learn about the history of Pez dispensers in the United States. Fans of Mickey Mouse, Star Trek, The Muppets, and Marvel Comics may enjoy what this site has to offer.
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A heavily forested area located on 3,688 acres, Sanborn County Park can be used for tent and RV camping, hiking and picnics. The facility provides trails spanning over 15 miles that provide visitors a look at native plants and wildlife.