Things to Do with Kids in Palo Alto, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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29.2 Miles
93% 13500 votes
Parks 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117 MoreLess Info
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.
29.2 Miles
50% 1511 votes
Aquariums The Embarcadero at Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
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.
29.2 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks 480 St. Marys Road, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
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.
29.3 Miles
98% 386 votes
Sailing Pier 39, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
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.
29.3 Miles
72% 25 votes
Visitor Centers 39 Pier 39 Concourse, San Francisco, CA 94133 MoreLess Info
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.
29.3 Miles
75% 427 votes
Whale Watching Tours Pier 39, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
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.
29.3 Miles
100% 27 votes
Beaches Hwy. 1, six miles north of Davenport, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
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.
29.3 Miles
51% 71 votes
Movie Theaters 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 MoreLess Info
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.
29.4 Miles
100% 10 votes
Fishing Berth 4 Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco, CA MoreLess Info
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.
29.4 Miles
98% 94 votes
Bike Rentals 757 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109 MoreLess Info
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.
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