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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

Explore unique & hidden gem activities for families in South San Francisco.

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.

7087 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611

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.

360 Glenn St, Vallejo, CA 94590

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.

167 O'Hara Ct, Vallejo, CA 94592

Sánchez Adobe Park

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

Frontierland Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

900 Yosemite Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044

Newell Open Space

Newell Open Space

Visit this great place for kids and families!

7000 Newell Dr, American Canyon, CA 94503, United States

Small World Park

Small World Park

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

2551 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA 94565

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.

2986 Gulf Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533, United States

Junipero Serra Park

Junipero Serra Park

Park with impressive views of city & bay. Park offering picnic areas, a creek & walking trails plus scenic views of the city, bay & mountains.

1801 Crystal Springs Rd, San Bruno, CA 94066, United States

Pedro Point

Pedro Point

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Pacifica, CA 94044

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.

600 Vintage Valley Dr, Fairfield, CA 94534, United States

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.

301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

MuseumSRV

MuseumSRV

Local history in a former railway depot. Quaint exhibits dedicated to local history in a restored 1891 railway depot, with a gift shop.

205 Railroad Ave, Danville, CA 94526

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.

4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553

Markham Nature Area

Markham Nature Area

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

1202 La Vista Ave, Concord, CA 94521, United States

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.

2149 Rockville Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534, United States

Dreamland Art & Play

Dreamland Art & Play

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3457 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Blackhawk, CA 94506, United States

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.

1202 La Vista Ave, Concord, CA 94521

Old Borges Ranch

Old Borges Ranch

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1035 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Corteva Wetlands Preserve

Corteva Wetlands Preserve

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

1200 W 4th St, Antioch, CA 94509

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