Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

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MarTEEnez Minigolf and Arcade

MarTEEnez Minigolf and Arcade

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Golden Labyrinth | mARTinez Public Art

Golden Labyrinth | mARTinez Public Art

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John Muir National Historic Site

John Muir National Historic Site

Hiking trail with peak & valley views. A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views.

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Children's Wonderland Park

Children's Wonderland Park

Many whimsical playscapes for kids. Park featuring children's play structures in unique shapes, such as a castle, teapot & fire truck.

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Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

Nature preserve with hiking trails. Nature preserve overlooking Carquinez Bay featuring stunning landscape with native grasses & views.

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ZyLand

ZyLand

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Matteo's Dream Playground

Matteo's Dream Playground

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Thrilla Gorilla

Thrilla Gorilla

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Odin's Temple of the Tiger

Odin's Temple of the Tiger

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Pixieland Amusement Park

Pixieland Amusement Park

Whimsical park with rides for young kids. Whimsical amusement park offers a range of carnival rides for young kids, party space & casual fare.

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Newell Open Space

Newell Open Space

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Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Education center with 50+ animal species. Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife.

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Markham Nature Area

Markham Nature Area

Small nature park & arboretum. Compact, tree-topped park with winding trails, open lawns, gardens & an arboretum.

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Markham Regional Arboretum

Markham Regional Arboretum

Lush nursery & garden with walking tours. Serene oasis featuring 16 acres of native & adapted floral & tree gardens, with self-guided tours.

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Heather Farm Park

Heather Farm Park

Swimming, skateboarding & a dog park. This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park.

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The Gardens at Heather Farm

The Gardens at Heather Farm

Botanical gardens & classes. This 6-acre destination with botanical gardens hosts special events & offers classes.

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Shadelands Ranch Museum

Shadelands Ranch Museum

Elegant 1902 house with guided tours. Genteel, historic 1902 house museum featuring period furniture, local artifacts & tours.

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Vintage Green Valley Park

Vintage Green Valley Park

Neighborhood basketball, picnics & play. Residential recreation site with a basketball court, 2 playgrounds, an open field & picnic tables.

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Tilden Nature Area

Tilden Nature Area

Site for scenic hikes & wildlife views. Nature preserve featuring easy & challenging hiking trails with scenic views & wildlife sightings.

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Tilden Little Farm

Tilden Little Farm

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Diablo Escapes

Diablo Escapes

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Tilden Park Merry Go Round

Tilden Park Merry Go Round

Old-school carousel at a public park. Located at Tilden Regional Park, this classic ride built in 1911 features whimsical animals.

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Pinstripes

Pinstripes

Bowling, bocce & Italian-American fare. Italian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.

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Blake Garden UC Berkeley

Blake Garden UC Berkeley

Artful UC Berekely park for scenic views. UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design's green space with scenic views & diverse plant life.

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Grotto Rock Park

Grotto Rock Park

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Rush Ranch Open Space

Rush Ranch Open Space

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Indian Rock Park

Indian Rock Park

Rock climbing areas & panoramic views. This rock park offers scenic views of the San Francisco Bay & climbing areas of varying difficulty.

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Codornices Park

Codornices Park

Rose garden, views, picnicking & hiking. Comprising the Berkeley Rose Garden plus areas for ball playing & hiking, picnicking & kids' play.

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The Lawrence Hall of Science

The Lawrence Hall of Science

A planetarium & an interactive museum. Science center at the University of California, Berkeley, with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.

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Rockville Hills Regional Park

Rockville Hills Regional Park

Park for walks, biking & mountain views. Area with volcanic-rock hills & a grass valley for nature-watching hikes, bike rides & scenic views.

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Mother Earth Sculpture

Mother Earth Sculpture

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Sugarloaf Open Space

Sugarloaf Open Space

Natural area with picnic spots & trails. More than 3,000 acres of woodlands, grasslands & chaparral with picnic areas & multi-use trails.

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Old Borges Ranch

Old Borges Ranch

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Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area

Woodlands, fields, a pool & picnic site. Scenic land along Pine Creek with a pool, volleyball courts, a softball field & a large picnic area.

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Suisun Waterfront

Suisun Waterfront

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California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

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Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve

Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve

Hiking & native plants in a wooded area. This 241-acre wooded preserve features a self-guided, botanic interpretive trail & restrooms.

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Small World Park

Small World Park

Amusement center with train & carousel. Intimate family amusement park with a train, carousel, pond, boat, nature activities & playgrounds.

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Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park

Exhibits on civilians' role in WWII. Visitor center focused on women & men on the WWII home front, plus the Rosie the Riveter Memorial.

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Lawler Falls Park

Lawler Falls Park

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Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt

Rockridge-Temescal Greenbelt

Playground & creek amid redwood groves. Urban greenbelt offers a playground, climbing wall & creek amid butterfly gardens & redwood groves.

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Adventure Playground

Adventure Playground

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Shorebird Park

Shorebird Park

Picturesque setting with a nature center. Scenic marina park offers picnic sites, play areas & a nature center with fish & wildlife displays.

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Greathouse Visitor Center

Greathouse Visitor Center

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Laurel Creek Park

Laurel Creek Park

Green space with fields & a playground. City park with green space, baseball fields & a playground, plus an after-school program center.

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Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center (Dunnell Park)

Venue with play areas & nature programs. Park offering a playground, creek & grasslands, plus conservation-themed learning programs.

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Bay Play

Bay Play

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Mount Diablo State Park

Mount Diablo State Park

Picnicking, camping & hiking with views. Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas.

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Corteva Wetlands Preserve

Corteva Wetlands Preserve

472-acre waterfront wildlife habitat. This 472-acre tidal wetlands conservation area offers trails, wildlife-viewing & beaver ponds.

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Mount Diablo Summit Visitor Center

Mount Diablo Summit Visitor Center

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Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Historic area with hiking trails. Former coal mining site featuring expansive green space, underground tours & hiking trails.

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Children's Fairyland

Children's Fairyland

Storybook-themed amusement park standby. Vibrant, longtime amusement park pairing a storybook motif with rides & theatrical performances.

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Antioch Historical Society Museum

Antioch Historical Society Museum

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