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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33.8 Miles
93% 524 votes
Sailing 790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Climb aboard Chardonnay II Sailing Charters and explore the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in style. Guests enjoy sailing past the glorious coastline, seeing the protected wildlife and relaxing on any of the variety of cruises offered.
33.8 Miles
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History claims its origins began as far back as the late 1800's with a collection of fossils and Indian artifacts. Today, the museum highlights the wildlife, native peoples, geology, and marine life of the Monterey Bay region.
33.8 Miles
93% 244 votes
Fishing 500 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Family owned and operated, Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises have been serving the area of Santa Cruz for over a century. Scenic bay cruises, fishing trips, whale watching, and private parties are available within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
33.8 Miles
92% 104 votes
Gardens 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Exhibits filled with plants native to the Walnut Creek, California area fill The Ruth Bancroft Garden. A variety of plant exhibits and sculptures can be seen on a self-guided tour, with equally majestic pieces for purchase.
33.8 Miles
74% 133 votes
Beaches 1305 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz is a sandy beach that permits dogs as long as they are kept on leashes. The beach is patrolled by life guards, and features fire rings and rest rooms.
33.8 Miles
100% 73 votes
Baseball Fields Foothill Middle School, 2775 Cedro Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Established in 2001, the Bronco Baseball Academy is a facility that strives to improve its students' proficiency in the sport of baseball. The academy specializes in providing summer skills camps to improve the players' performance.
33.8 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Arbolado Dr at Doncaster Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Located on 26 acres of scenic residential land, Arbolado Park is a public park popular among local residents and visitors alike. Amenities at the park include a playground area, several barbecue pits, sports fields/courts, and a picnic area.
33.9 Miles
96% 89 votes
Kayaking #2 Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Venture Quest Day Kayaking offers kayak rentals, sales, classes as well as kayak tours through the Monterey Bay Sanctuary. For those interested in this type of activity they also organize team buildings.
33.9 Miles
92% 484 votes
Aquariums 100 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MoreLess Info
Adults and children with an interest in marine ecosystems must not miss the opportunity to visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. It is an active research institution and a public outreach facility dedicated to helping the community understand the importance of preserving marine environments.
33.9 Miles
78% 233 votes
Beaches 1500 Park Avenue, Capitola, CA MoreLess Info
Guests of the New Brighton State Beach will be able to go swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The location also features a camping area that is located on a bluff overlooking Monterey Bay.
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