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Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best family-friendly attractions in San Carlos.

Vasona Lake County Park

Vasona Lake County Park

Site with a sprawling lawn, trail & lake. Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing.

333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, United States

Jack Fischer Park

Jack Fischer Park

Green play space geared to young kids. Outdoor area with picnic tables, playgrounds & an interactive water feature designed for young kids.

Abbott Ave & Pollard Road, Campbell, CA 95008

Dinosaur Hill Park

Dinosaur Hill Park

Hills, hiking & views of Mount Diablo. Hilly, 13-acre expanse featuring hiking trails & panoramic views of the valley & Mount Diablo.

Lafayette, CA, Dinosaur Hill Park Path, Lafayette, CA 94549

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

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

1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Esplanade Park

Esplanade Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

Public garden & historic home. A 2.5-acre plot encompassing herb & rose gardens, a historic home, a carriage house & a tearoom.

1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Flood Park

Flood Park

Oak-filled park with a baseball field. Green space with many oak & bay trees, plus a baseball field, tennis courts & several picnic areas.

215 Bay Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Shoup Park

Shoup Park

Play areas, a teen center & event spaces. This 4-acre community gathering place features a playground, drop-in teen center & rentable venues.

400 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

The Museum of American Heritage

The Museum of American Heritage

Exhibitions on inventions & technology. Charming museum in a 1907 home showcasing technology & inventions from the 1750s to the 1950s.

351 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Garin Regional Park

Garin Regional Park

Hills, fields, streams & farming history. This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history.

1320 Garin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, United States

Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spacious & tranquil traditional garden. Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge.

1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112

Kelley Park

Kelley Park

172-acre green space with lawn bowling. This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens.

1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112

Dan Foley Park

Dan Foley Park

Fishing, sporting, picnics & playground. A community center shares grounds with fishing, natural & artificial fields, play & picnic areas.

1461 N Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA 94589

California Nursery Historical Park

California Nursery Historical Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

36501 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536, United States

Five Canyons Park

Five Canyons Park

Green parkland with miles of trail loops. Over 300 acres of lush outdoor space, offering hiking trails with canyons, scenic views & wildlife.

25852 Five Canyons Pkwy, Castro Valley, CA 94552, United States

Always Dream PlayPark

Always Dream PlayPark

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1110 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538

Aqua Adventure Water Park

Aqua Adventure Water Park

Family-friendly waterslides & pools. Recreational facility featuring waterslides, pools, swimming lessons & an on-site eatery.

40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538

Carlos Bee Park

Carlos Bee Park

Secluded spot for play & picnics. Small, tucked away park offering a playground, barbecue & picnic shelter with many tables.

1905 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Lakeshore Park

Lakeshore Park

Waterfront area with fishing & trails. Spacious park surrounding a lake, featuring walking trails & fishing.

5119 Ipswich Ct, Newark, CA 94560

Discovery Meadow

Discovery Meadow

Children's museum & sizable green space. Children's museum situated atop a sprawling green lawn used for summer festivals.

180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110

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