- 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 San Francisco adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park is a tranquil and verdant area popular with hikers and dog walkers. It is also a favorite picnic spot during the warm summer months.
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The Embarcadero at Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94133
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Located on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay, is dedicated to the conservation of the bay and its inhabitants. Visitors can watch a 4-D movie, laugh at the otters playing, or watch the other animals native to the area.
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The Lafayette Community Park features both a soccer field and a baseball field for groups that wish to play a game. The location also contains a playground and a picnic area.
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You can choose to take an excursion out into the bay or sail out at sunset with Adventure Cat Sailing Charters. They also cater for private functions with rates dependent upon the number of passengers.
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39 Pier 39 Concourse, San Francisco, CA 94133
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The California Welcome Center provides information about local attractions, hotels, restaurants and more. They can also help you book tickets for various events and offer wheelchair and stroller hire to help make your holiday easier.
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Whilst on one of the San Francisco Whale Tours you get the chance to see whales in their natural habitat, as well as being able to chat with the experienced naturalists on board who will help you learn more about them.
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Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CA
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Renowned as a mecca for windsurfing and kiteboarding, Waddell State Beach, is located across from the entrance to Redwood State Park. Pristine sands are surrounded by lushly covered mountains, bring your family and spend a day in the sun.
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At Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, visitors can attend showings for a mix of independent and foreign flicks. The cinema also hosts theatrical performances for local theater groups that range from Shakespeare to original plays.
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Bass Tub Sportfishing offers guided tours, fishing days and caters for private events on their boat, the Bass-Tub, which departs daily at 6.30am or 11am, depending on your activity, from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and heads into the bay.
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757 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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An interesting way to explore the Golden Gate Bridge is the Electric Bike Tour Over the Golden Gate. Visitors can choose to pedal or use electric bikes.