Address 5500 Claremont Ave, Oakland, California Map, Website
This tree lined footpath is punctuated at both the southern and northern end with a playground. The park is bound to the north by Hardy Park, at the intersection of Hudson and Claremont Streets, runs along behind the former Safeway and DMV and terminates to the south at the intersection of Redondo Street and Clarke Street, just behind Global Video. more
Address 3590 Sanborn Dr Oakland CA Map, Tel 510-482-7849 Call, Website
The kids will love the stairs and trails, and you'll love the sweeping scenic views of the bay area. more
Address 1000 Oak Street, Oakland CA 94607 Map, Tel 510-238-2200 Call, Website
The Oakland Museum of California offers the art, natural sciences, and local history of California all rolled into one. Take a walk through the different regions of California in their Natural Sciences Gallery or explore dioramas of the early people and forces that help shaped California. Rotating exhibits offers a taste of the local art scene. more
Address 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605 Map, Tel (510) 632-9525 Call, Website
The smallish Oakland zoo does a nice job of balancing animal exhibits with places for kids to run and explore. There is also a small petting zoo and a popular monkey exhibit. more
Address 4210 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609 Map, Tel (510) 601-7378 Call, Cost Adults and Pre-crawlers are FREE. Ages 1-5: $5.95 All-Day; Siblings: $2.95 each. Website
Part playground, part coffee-shop, this is the perfect place for parents to relax (or get some work done on the free Wi-fi) while their kids get a real workout. Check the website for details about classes and activities. Formerly known as Tumble and Tea. more
Address 07 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3, Alameda CA 94501 Map, Tel 510-521-8448 Call, Website
The USS Hornet is an authentic WWII air craft carrier that is as a big as three football stadiums. The best way to view the Hornet is to take a docent-led tour, and learn the history and uses of the many rooms and features of the ship. Walk through the actual torpedo shop, sick bay, mess hall, berthing rooms, hangar decks and more as you step back in time in this enormous carrier. There is also a simulator ride of a seek-and-destroy mission for an additional fee. Be sure to arrive early and allow 3-4 hours to see everything. Bring a lunch to enjoy during your visit, as there are no restaurants onboard. more
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