- TripBuzz found 631 things to do with kids in or near Palo Alto, California, including 610 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Los Altos and Cupertino.
- From Junior Museum & Zoo to Rinconada Pool, the Palo Alto area offers 127 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
- Only an hour from San Francisco, Palo Alto, CA is home to parts of Stanford University and many technological research centers. Palo Alto is considered by some to be the technology capital of the country with its many prominent headquarters including Xerox, Amazon.com's A9.com, Hewlett-Packard, and Tesla Motors among many others.
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Located in a residential neighborhood, Shoup Park is equipped with lots of playground equipment for toddlers and younger kids. There is also a large sand play area and picnic tables for dining or just sitting while watching the kids play.
4.8 Miles
Open for self-guided tours, the NASA Ames Visitor Center features several exhibits, including a shuttle cockpit simulator and the Mercury Redstone capsule. It also offers an immersive theater that showcases high-definition videos of Mars missions and flights through the galaxy.
4.8 Miles
Available for single visit or multi-use, the Eagle Park Pool of Mountain View is a refreshing place for locals and visitors to cool down in the summer months. The pool features designated laps, diving and on site lifeguards.
4.8 Miles
Eagle Park is a dog-friendly park with grassy fields that can host multiple soccer games as well as a playground and an outdoor swimming pool. The pool features a slide, diving board and 8 lap swim lanes.
4.9 Miles
Redwood Grove Park is a 6 acre nature preserve with many activities and attractions for the community. Amenities include picnic equipment, trails, a rose garden, a boardwalk along Adobe Creek, and observation decks.
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500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
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With both a main and secondary stage, Mountain View Performing Arts Center is the venue for numerous cultural and community events. This includes dance recitals, musical concerts along with live theater.
5.0 Miles
A grassy neighborhood park, Klein Park has enough room for dog walking and sits next to residential housing complex. There is a playground, a basketball court, and a small picnic area and landscaping with large rocks, plants and trees.
5.0 Miles
The Stevens Creek Trail runs through tidal marshlands as well as natural riparian habitat. It is regularly used for bicycling, bird watching, dog walking, scenic nature walks and educational purposes.
5.1 Miles
Located along the Stevens Creek Trail, Whisman Park features fields for soccer, softball and football along with basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic areas, barbeque grills and restroom facilities.
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Visitors can go freestyle rollerskating and watch others practice tricks at the indoor skating rink at Redwood Roller Rink. On Saturdays visitors can skate under the lights with disco music.