Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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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
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
Tatum's Garden
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1 Maryal Dr, Salinas, CA 93906
Sánchez Adobe Park
Adobe home on a former mission outpost. This 19th-century adobe home on a former mission outpost offers tours & living-history programs.
1000 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044
Frontierland Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
900 Yosemite Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Theater & interactive exhibit gallery. Educational multimedia exhibits include theater, touch pools & a remotely operated underwater robot.
35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Lovers Point Park
Small beachside recreation spot. Petite beach park with swimming, surfing & other water recreation, plus kayak & bike rentals & more.
631 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States
Cypress Point Lookout
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Monterey, CA 93940
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Free exhibitions on regional wildlife. Nature museum offering exhibits on birds, insects, plants & other wildlife, plus free admission.
165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States
Point Pinos Lighthouse (1855)
Historic light tower from 1850s. Oldest continually operating lighthouse on the Pacific, offering tours of Victorian-era building.
80 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Wilder Ranch State Park
Picnic areas, trails & horseback riding. Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.
1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Roaring Camp
Train rides & all-ages special events. Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events.
5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Aquarium & interactive science museum. Interactive marine science museum & aquarium, with hands-on exhibits, a touch pool & a gift shop.
100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Chanticleer Ave County Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Capitola Historical Museum
Visit this great place for kids and families!
410 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
Visit this great place for kids and families!
1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA 95010
The Mystery Spot
Iconic gravity hill offering tours. Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop.
465 Mystery Spot Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Guadalupe River Park
Riverside park with running trails. Small city park offering a visitor's center, a playground, a community garden & 2.6 miles of trails.
438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Hidden Lake Park
Scenic green space with a lake. Picturesque destination with a relaxing vibe featuring a lake with ducks & turtles.
N Milpitas Blvd &, Escuela Pkwy, Milpitas, CA 95035
Hellyer County Park
Urban park with a multi-use, paved trail. Green space featuring a 15-mile paved trail, plus picnicking, disc golf, a dog park & a velodrome.
985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111
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