Children will enjoy exploring Crab Cove beach in Alameda, but start with the visitor center to get more out of your trip!
Outdoors
5 Tot-Friendly Splash Parks in the East Bay
We’ve rounded up our favorite splash pads in the East Bay – perfect for pre-swimmers and toddlers to get cool in the summer heat.
Temescal Farmer’s Market with a stop by Frog Park in Rockridge
This Oakland playground is filled on Sundays with folks who have walked over from the Farmer’s Market. Try it any day of the week!
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The Wave Waterpark in Dublin
The Dublin Wave is a water park with slides and water play areas for all ages.
Berkeley Kite Festival (2019)
The FREE Berkeley Kite Festival, the most gigantic non-concert outdoor event I’ve ever been to, takes place in the Berkeley Marina July 27 and 28.
Best places in the Bay Area for camping with little kids
Here are our favorite Bay Area places to go tent camping with our little kids — plus some cabin camping options for good measure.
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20 places to play outside with your little kid
Wondering where to play outside with your little kid? Unplug, be together, get dirt under your fingernails. Preschoolers, toddlers in the fresh air, let’s go!
Hurricane Harbor Concord: a mega waterpark
Hurricane Harbor Concord is a giant water park for thrill-seekers and kids who love to splash. Lazy river. Children’s sprayground for small people. Opens May 4 for the season.
Kids Obstacle Challenge coming to San Mateo
Kids Obstacle Challenge is a fun adventure and obstacle course for kids ages 5-16, with 15+ challenging obstacles and lots of mud.
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How to know when Lake Temescal and Lake Anza are open for swimming
Lake Temescal and Lake Anza are open weekends until Memorial Day, then daily all summer. But wait! Check the water quality before you go.
